About the Mazda CX-5
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2012 Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $27,800 for the Maxx variant and topping out at $48,620 for the Grand Touring Tech Pack.
There are 4 variants of the CX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2012.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (113kW/198Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (129kW/420Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2012 CX-5 was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2012 Mazda CX-5 Price
Maxx
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,300 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,380 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,800 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,880 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,800 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,880 |
Maxx Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,040 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,470 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,040 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,120 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,540 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,620 |
Grand Touring Tech Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,190 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,270 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,190 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,620 |
Grand Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,200 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,630 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,200 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,280 |
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2012 Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-5
The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda CX-5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Grand Touring Tech Pack with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Mazda CX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
2012 Mazda CX-5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-5?
The Mazda CX-5 offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mazda CX-5 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx that starts from $27,800.
The most expensive Mazda CX-5 is the Grand Touring Tech Pack that starts from $48,620.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-5 is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Maxx, Maxx Sport, Grand Touring and Grand Touring Tech Pack.
The largest Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx which measures 1840mm wide, 4540mm in length and sits 1710mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx Sport which has 129kW of power from its 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.
The Mazda CX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx Sport which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda CX-5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.