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    2018 Mazda CX-5

    Used from

    $28,690 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 7.5 L / 100km

    About the Mazda CX-5

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2018 Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $28,690 for the Maxx variant and topping out at $49,990 for the Akera.

    There are 5 variants of the CX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2017.

    Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (140kW/251Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (114kW/200Nm) 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 2018 CX-5 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Mazda CX-5 models from other years

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    74.29 - 86.77 kW/t
    54.23 kW/t
    110.18 kW/t
    Boot Space
    442 litres
    92 litres
    780 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.99 - 7.52 L/100km
    1.9 L/100km
    10.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    773 - 967 km
    573 km
    1,167 km
    Price
    $28,690 - $49,990
    $23,990
    $55,490
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    100,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 3 years
    New this year
    6 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

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    2018 Mazda CX-5 Specs

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    Maxx

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 4
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitoring (bsm)
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • 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
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front: 1007
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.0
      • Headroom Rear: 991
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.0
      • Leg Room Front: 1041
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 39.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 1007
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1451
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1391
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • 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
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Touring

    Adds to Maxx:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Rear
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Maxx:
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Maxx Sport

    Adds to Touring:
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from Touring:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry

    GT

    Adds to Maxx Sport:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Maxx Sport:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitoring (bsm)
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Akera

    Adds to GT:
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitoring (bsm)
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Height Adjustable
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    Removes from GT:
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
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    2018 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 6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda CX-5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Touring with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.5L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    See all Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy

    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.

    2018 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 $28,690.

    The most expensive Mazda CX-5 is the Akera that starts from $49,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-5 is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, GT and Akera.

    The largest Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx which measures 1840mm wide, 4550mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx which has 140kW 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.