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Mazda CX-5 Comparison
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 2.0L petrol direct injection (115kW/200Nm), 2.0L null (115kW/200Nm), 2.5L petrol direct injection (140kW/252Nm), 2.5L null (140kW/252Nm), 2.5L turbo petrol direct injection (170kW/420Nm) and 2.5L turbo (170kW/420Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 CX-5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
2025 Mazda CX-5
Maxx, 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $36,740
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