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2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
The turbocharged engine in the CX-5 Akera brings a bit more life to Mazda's popular mid-size SUV, but it probably isn't the best choice.
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Max Davies
2024 Mazda CX-5 vs 2024 Porsche Cayenne Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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Porsche Cayenne
2024 Mazda
CX-5
vs
2024 Porsche
Cayenne
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
70L - 90L
98 to 1125 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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3 year
warranty
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MSRP
$36,740 - $55,150
$141,700 - $370,600
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gutsy turbo engine
- Plush interior
- Cheaper than key rivals
Misses
- Very thirsty
- Steep servicing costs
- Gearbox a bit lacklustre
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
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)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$5,290)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,020)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$1,000)
- Home Link (+$600)
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 2995 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 260kW - 544kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5250 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 500Nm - 950Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1450 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 - 100 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
