About the Mazda CX-5
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 Mazda CX-5's used prices in Australia typically range from $19,300 for the Maxx (4x2) variant and topping out at $29,200 for the Akera (4x4) (5yr).
There are 14 variants of the CX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2018.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol (115kW/200Nm), 2.0L petrol (115kW/200Nm), 2.5L petrol (140kW/252Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel (140kW/420Nm), 2.5L petrol (140kW/252Nm), 2.2L twin-turbo diesel (140kW/420Nm) and 2.5L turbo petrol (170kW/420Nm). Available with 6 speed manual or 6 speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2018 CX-5 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
2018 Mazda CX-5 Price
MAXX SPORT (4x4)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| MAXX SPORT (4x4) | $23,100 | $23,600 |
MAXX (4x2)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| MAXX (4x2) | $19,300 | $20,600 |
GT (4x4)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| GT (4x4) | $25,700 | $28,100 |
AKERA (4x4)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| AKERA (4x4) | $25,600 | $28,300 |
TOURING (4x4)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| TOURING (4x4) | $24,700 | $26,600 |
MAXX (4x4)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| MAXX (4x4) | $22,700 | $22,700 |
MAXX SPORT (4x2)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| MAXX SPORT (4x2) | $23,100 | $23,100 |
MAXX (4x2) (5YR)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| MAXX (4x2) (5YR) | $19,300 | $20,600 |
MAXX SPORT (4x4) (5YR)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| MAXX SPORT (4x4) (5YR) | $24,900 | $25,300 |
MAXX SPORT (4x2) (5YR)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| MAXX SPORT (4x2) (5YR) | $22,900 | $22,900 |
MAXX (4x4) (5YR)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| MAXX (4x4) (5YR) | $21,300 | $21,300 |
TOURING (4x4) (5YR)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| TOURING (4x4) (5YR) | $24,400 | $28,000 |
GT (4x4) (5YR)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| GT (4x4) (5YR) | $27,600 | $28,100 |
AKERA (4x4) (5YR)
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| AKERA (4x4) (5YR) | $28,200 | $29,200 |
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2018 Mazda CX-5 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-5
The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-5 is the GT (4x4) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.2L TWIN TURBO CDI 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 (4x4) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 8.2L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
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| Mazda CX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| AKERA (4x4) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| AKERA (4x4) (5YR) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.5 L/100km |
| GT (4x4) | Unleaded Petrol | 8.2 L/100km |
| GT (4x4) (5YR) | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
| MAXX (4x2) | Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| MAXX (4x2) (5YR) | Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| MAXX (4x4) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.5 L/100km |
| MAXX (4x4) (5YR) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.5 L/100km |
| MAXX SPORT (4x2) | Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| MAXX SPORT (4x2) (5YR) | Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| MAXX SPORT (4x4) | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
| MAXX SPORT (4x4) (5YR) | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
| TOURING (4x4) | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
| TOURING (4x4) (5YR) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.5 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.
2018 Mazda CX-5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-5?
The Mazda CX-5 offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre 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 (4x2) that starts from $19,300.
The most expensive Mazda CX-5 is the AKERA (4x4) (5YR) that starts from $29,200.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-5 is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: MAXX (4x2), MAXX (4x2) (5YR), MAXX (4x4) (5YR), MAXX SPORT (4x2), MAXX (4x4), MAXX SPORT (4x2) (5YR), MAXX SPORT (4x4), TOURING (4x4), TOURING (4x4) (5YR), MAXX SPORT (4x4) (5YR), AKERA (4x4), GT (4x4), GT (4x4) (5YR) and AKERA (4x4) (5YR).
The largest Mazda CX-5 is the MAXX (4x2) which measures 1840mm wide, 4550mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda CX-5 is the GT (4x4) which has 170kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ engine.
The Mazda CX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda CX-5 is the TOURING (4x4) which weighs 2215 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda CX-5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded Petrol.