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    2025 Mazda CX-5

    New from

    $36,740 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.9 - 8.2 L / 100km

    About the Mazda CX-5

    Last updated Jul 24, 2025

    The new Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $36,740 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Maxx variant and topping out at $56,445 for the Akera.

    There are 6 variants of the CX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.

    Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (140kW/252Nm), 2.5L null (140kW/252Nm), 2.5L turbo petrol direct injection (170kW/420Nm), 2.5L turbo (170kW/420Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (115kW/200Nm) and 2.0L null (115kW/200Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2025 CX-5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Good
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    Power to Weight
    73.8 - 99.57 kW/t
    60.17 kW/t
    217.37 kW/t
    Boot Space
    438 litres
    117 litres
    2,059 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.9 - 8.2 L/100km
    0.7 L/100km
    13.16 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    707 - 812 km
    224 km
    5,556 km
    Price
    $36,740 - $56,445
    $25,490
    $325,532
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    2 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 3 years
    New this year
    6 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    60 months

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    2025 Mazda CX-5 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda CX-5

    Maxx

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 2
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Control Wheel
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Transmission
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front: 1007
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.0
      • Headroom Rear: 991
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.0
      • Leg Room Front: 1041
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 39.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 1007
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1451
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1391
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Ventilation system
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Maxx Sport

    Adds to Maxx:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 2
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 36
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Maxx:
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Touring Active

    Adds to Maxx Sport:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Walk Away Locking
    Removes from Maxx Sport:
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Touring

    Adds to Touring Active:
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Traffic Jam Assist
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights

    GT SP

    Adds to Touring:
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Touring:
    • Audio system
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Display screen
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Akera

    Adds to GT SP:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    Removes from GT SP:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
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    2025 Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-5

    The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.9L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda CX-5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT SP with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO and uses 8.2L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mazda CX-5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mazda CX-5Fuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded6.9 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda CX-5?

    The Mazda CX-5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2025 Mazda CX-5 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-5?

    The Mazda CX-5 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mazda CX-5 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx that starts from $36,740.

    The most expensive Mazda CX-5 is the Akera that starts from $56,445.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-5 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: GT SP and Akera.

    The largest Mazda CX-5 is the GT SP which measures 1845mm wide, 4575mm in length and sits 1680mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda CX-5 is the GT SP which has 170kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Mazda CX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda CX-5 is the GT SP which weighs 2175 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda CX-5 uses unleaded.