7.7
2025 Mazda CX-5 review
The CX-5 remains an old faithful for Aussie buyers, and the G35 Akera is a punchy and luxurious flagship – if a little dated and thirsty now.
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James Wong
Mazda CX-5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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2024 Mazda
CX-5
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,590 - $55,000
$120,477 - $199,500
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seriously flashy interior technology
- Smooth, quiet driving characteristics
- Big boot, wide-opening tailgate
Misses
- Some cheap bits inside
- Where's the diesel option?
- There are still options packages
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 13 | 10 - 10.5 | |
