2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
The turbocharged engine in the CX-5 Akera brings a bit more life to Mazda's popular mid-size SUV, but it probably isn't the best choice.
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Max Davies
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Based on the BMW X3 20 xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,740 - $55,150
$83,100 - $178,000
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gutsy turbo engine
- Plush interior
- Cheaper than key rivals
Misses
- Very thirsty
- Steep servicing costs
- Gearbox a bit lacklustre
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet and efficient mild-hybrid powertrain
- Flashy interior tech
- Fun and easy to drive
Misses
- Option packs add up quickly
- Fiddly air vent setup
- Lots of glossy piano black finishes
Colours Available
The 2024 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
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 - 100 | 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
