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 Renault Koleos Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Good
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Renault Koleos ZEN (4x2)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
60L
486 to 498 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$36,740 - $55,150
$42,500 - $48,500
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still stylish after all these years
- Practical cabin space and useability
- No annoying safety technology
Misses
- Missing some features due to its age
- Not lots of fun to drive
- Some weird cabin controls
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 Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 226Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 - 100 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
