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    2021 Mazda CX-5

    Used from

    $30,980 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 8.2 L / 100km

    About the Mazda CX-5

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $30,980 for the Maxx variant and topping out at $52,580 for the Akera.

    There are 7 variants of the CX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2020.

    Engine options include 2.5L turbo petrol direct injection (170kW/420Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/450Nm), 2.5L petrol direct injection (140kW/252Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (115kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 CX-5 was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    74.62 - 100.25 kW/t
    53.6 kW/t
    168.05 kW/t
    Boot Space
    442 litres
    128 litres
    857 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.71 - 8.2 L/100km
    0.9 L/100km
    11.36 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    707 - 1,018 km
    579 km
    1,170 km
    Price
    $30,980 - $52,580
    $22,990
    $147,300
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    2 years
    10 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
    24 months

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    Mazda CX-5 News

    2021 Mazda CX-5 Price

    100th Anniversary

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$52,330
    *excl. on-roads

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    2021 Mazda CX-5 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda CX-5

    Maxx

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 2
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
    • 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
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 2
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • 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
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 180
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 112
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
      • Wheel
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • 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
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • 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
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Walk Away Locking
    • 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
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Walk Away Locking

    GT SP

    Adds to Maxx Sport:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
      • 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: Windscreen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Walk Away Locking
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Maxx Sport:
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Lane departure warning
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 180
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 112
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
      • Wheel
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion

    GT

    Adds to GT SP:
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Lane departure warning
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 180
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 112
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
      • Wheel
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    Removes from GT SP:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede

    Akera

    Adds to GT:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Front seat
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    Removes from GT:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
    • Lane departure warning
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 180
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 112
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    100th Anniversary

    Adds to Akera:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999999
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
    Removes from Akera:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 2
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
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    2021 Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-5

    The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-5 is the Akera 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 100th Anniversary with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.2L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mazda CX-5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    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.

    2021 Mazda CX-5 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-5?

    The Mazda CX-5 offers a 5 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 $30,980.

    The most expensive Mazda CX-5 is the Akera that starts from $52,580.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-5 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Maxx Sport, Touring, GT, GT SP, Akera and 100th Anniversary.

    The largest Mazda CX-5 is the GT which measures 1840mm wide, 4550mm in length and sits 1680mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda CX-5 is the GT which has 170kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Mazda CX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda CX-5 is the GT 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.