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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
Mazda CX-5 vs Hyundai Venue Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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Hyundai Venue
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2025 Mazda
CX-5
vs
2026 Hyundai
Venue
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
City drivingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
45L
315 to 324 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,740 - $55,150
$22,500 - $29,500
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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
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More practical than rivals
- Modern tech
- Useable second-row seating
Misses
- Harsh ride
- Cheap cabin materials
- Underpowered engine
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 Hyundai Venue is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Atlas White
- Abyss Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Cosmic Grey
- Fiery Red
- Intense Blue
- The Denim
All bar Atlas White cost an extra $595.
All models have a black interior as standard, though the Elite can be specified with a Denim interior colourway. This is only available on vehicles finished in Shimmering Silver or The Denim.
The Elite can be had with a two-tone exterior treatment, with a contrast colour for the roof, mirror caps and side garnishes, however this deletes the sunroof.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1591 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 151Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 - 100 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
