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    2012 Mazda CX-5

    Used from

    $27,800 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 6.9 L / 100km

    About the Mazda CX-5

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 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.

    See Mazda CX-5 models from other years

    2012 Mazda CX-5 Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Mazda CX-5 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda CX-5

    Maxx

    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Headroom Front: 1018
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.0
      • Headroom Rear: 991
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1402
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1363
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.0
      • Leg Room Front: 1041
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 39.3
      • Leg Room Rear: 997
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1460
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1410
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Maxx Sport

    Adds to Maxx:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 5.8
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Maxx:
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Grand Touring

    Adds to Maxx Sport:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Bose
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Maxx Sport:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Grand Touring Tech Pack

    Adds to Grand Touring:
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    See all 2012 Mazda CX-5 Specs

    2012 Mazda CX-5 Dimensions

    1710mm
    1840mm
    4540mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Mazda CX-5 Dimensions

    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 Grand Touring 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 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-5Fuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded6.9 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.4 L/100km
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel5.7 L/100km
    See all Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy

    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.

    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.

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