7.9
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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2022 Mazda CX-5 vs 2024 Hyundai Tucson Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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2022 Mazda
CX-5
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2024 Hyundai
Tucson
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 GT SP TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
319 to 476 km
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$795)
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
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
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L, 2.2L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 115kW - 172kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 14.4 | 10.5 - 16 | |
