7.7
2025 Mazda CX-5 review
The CX-5 remains an old faithful for Aussie buyers, and the G35 Akera is a punchy and luxurious flagship – if a little dated and thirsty now.
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James Wong
2023 Mazda CX-5 vs 2024 Lexus NX Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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Lexus NX
2023 Mazda
CX-5
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2024 Lexus
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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 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Lexus NX 2WD + ENHANCEMENT PACK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
336 to 476 km
55L
275 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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4 year
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MSRP
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$71,600 - $89,900
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable ride
- Sharp starting price
Misses
- Lacking punch of turbo alternatives
- Missing features that should be standard
- Start/stop system not the smoothest
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
NA
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
Colours Available
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L, 2.2L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 14.4 | 14 | |
