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 Land Rover Defender Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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2022 Mazda
CX-5
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the Mazda CX-5 GT SP TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S (183kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
319 to 476 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1179 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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- SWB body is a total looker
- D250 inline six is a peach
- Still a rugged 4WD at heart
Misses
- Expensive options
- Updated MY26 range incoming
- No ANCAP safety rating for 90
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L, 2.2L | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L, 4.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 14.4 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
