7.9
2024 Mazda CX-5 review
The current Mazda CX-5 is getting a little long in the tooth now, but its zesty turbo-petrol engine is addictive enough to forget that.
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2022 Mazda CX-5 vs 2024 Land Rover Defender Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 GT SP TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Mazda CX-5. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
319 to 476 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1179 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong, powerful engine
- Sweet engine note
- Suave, upmarket interior
Misses
- Quite thirsty around town
- Second-row space is on the small side
- Dated infotainment hardware
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turns heads
- Ginormous boot
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Only has five seats
- Large rear blind spots
- More standard equipment expected
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$795)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
Colours Available
Mazda offers the following colours on the CX-5:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Eternal Blue Mica
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Zircon Sand Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Snowflake White Pearl Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L, 2.2L | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L, 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 14.4 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
