7.7
2025 Mazda CX-5 review
The CX-5 remains an old faithful for Aussie buyers, and the G35 Akera is a punchy and luxurious flagship – if a little dated and thirsty now.
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James Wong
2024 Mazda CX-5 vs 2022 Nissan X-Trail Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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2024 Mazda
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X-Trail
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Nissan X-Trail ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
55L - 60L
336 to 498 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,590 - $55,000
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong performance, great refinement
- Nicely appointed, practical cabin
- Achievable fuel economy claim
Misses
- Low-grade infotainment for $50k
- Still no 7-seat option
- Expensive servicing
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
- Premium Paint (+$795)
- Premium Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Caspian Blue
- Scarlet Ember
- Diamond Black
- Sunset Orange two-tone
- Ceramic grey two-tone
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 1497 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 106kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 2400 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 13 | 9.6 - 14 | |
