7.8
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
2024 Mazda CX-5 vs 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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Hyundai IONIQ 5
2024 Mazda
CX-5
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2024 Hyundai
IONIQ 5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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7.8
8.2
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 EPIQ N LINE DSM AWD (84kWh)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,590 - $55,000
$69,800 - $114,383
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Easy to drive
- Superb practicality
- Digital mirrors now optional
Misses
- Pricier than rivals
- N Line won't fool N-spotters
- Frustrating safety features
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
- Premium Paint (+$795)
NA
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 Ioniq 5 is available in the following paint finishes:
- Atlas White (solid)
- Galactic Grey Metallic
- Phantom Black
- Digital Teal-Green
- Lucid Blue Mica
- Gravity Gold (matte)
Matte paint is a $1000 option.
The interior is available in the following colourways:
- Obsidian Black
- Dove Grey/Dark Pebble Grey two-tone
- Dove Grey/Dark Teal two-tone
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 125kW - 448kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 350Nm - 740Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 13 | - | |
