2024 Mazda CX-5 review
The current Mazda CX-5 is getting a little long in the tooth now, but its zesty turbo-petrol engine is addictive enough to forget that.
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Jack Quick
2022 Mazda CX-5 vs 2024 BMW X3 Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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BMW X3
2022 Mazda
CX-5
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2024 BMW
X3
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the Mazda CX-5 GT SP TURBO (AWD)
Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
319 to 476 km
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong, powerful engine
- Sweet engine note
- Suave, upmarket interior
Misses
- Quite thirsty around town
- Second-row space is on the small side
- Dated infotainment hardware
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Terrific engine
- Delightfully potent
- Decent value for money
Misses
- Some interior fit and finish qualms
- Bouncy ride in urban driving
- Complex and layered media menus
Colours Available
Mazda offers the following colours on the CX-5:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Eternal Blue Mica
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Zircon Sand Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Snowflake White Pearl Metallic
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L, 2.2L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 14.4 | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
