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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Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Volvo EX30 SINGLE MOTOR EXT RANGE ULTRA
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
City drivingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,740 - $55,150
$59,990 - $71,290
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unique interior design
- Feels light on its feet in town
- Punchy single-motor powertrain
Misses
- Expensive for a small car
- Over-eager driver monitoring
- Interior software needs refining
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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 200kW - 315kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 343Nm - 543Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 - 100 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
