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
BMW X4 vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison
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Based on the BMW X4
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
65L
501 to 696 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$95,700 - $188,600
$36,740 - $55,150
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Max Davies
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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
Colours Available
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Piemont Red
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Brooklyn Grey
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, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2993 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6250 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2600 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
