About the Mazda CX-5
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2016 Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $27,190 for the Maxx variant and topping out at $50,610 for the Akera.
There are 4 variants of the CX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (129kW/420Nm), 2.5L petrol direct injection (138kW/250Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (114kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2016 CX-5 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2016 Mazda CX-5 Price
Maxx
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,190 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,190 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,190 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $33,420 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,420 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,420 |
Maxx Sport
Grand Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,590 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,390 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,390 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,450 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $47,650 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $47,450 |
Akera
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,610 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,410 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,410 |
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2016 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 Akera with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.4L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Mazda CX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda CX-5?
The Mazda CX-5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 Mazda CX-5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-5?
The Mazda CX-5 offers a 3 year unlimited km 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 $27,190.
The most expensive Mazda CX-5 is the Akera that starts from $50,610.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-5 is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Maxx, Maxx Sport, Grand Touring and Akera.
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 which has 138kW of power from its 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Mazda CX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda CX-5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or diesel.