2023 Mazda CX-5 vs 2024 Lexus NX Comparison

    Mazda CX-5

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    Lexus NX

    2023 Mazda
    CX-5
    vs
    2024 Lexus
    NX
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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    7.7
    8.0
    0.0
    Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
    Based on the Lexus NX 2WD + ENHANCEMENT PACK
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    56L - 58L
    336 to 476 km
    55L
    275 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    4 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $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

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDIMULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 24882487
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L, 2.2L2.5L
    Induction
    INLINE 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4INLINE 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    115kW - 170kW140kW
    Power RPM
    4500 - 60006000
    Torque
    200Nm - 420Nm239Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 40004300
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.5 - 14.414

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