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2022 Mazda CX-5 price and specs
Prices are up across the Mazda CX-5 range for 2022, but the mid-sized SUV has a new look and a rejigged model range.
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About the Mazda CX-5
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 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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2021 Mazda CX-5 Price
Maxx
Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,980 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $43,980 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,280 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,480 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $44,280 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $44,480 |
Maxx Sport
GT SP
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,490 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,690 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $49,990 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,190 |
GT
Akera
100th Anniversary
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $52,330 |
*excl. on-roads
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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.
| 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 | 6.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.9 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.
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.