11Mazda CX-5

Mazda CX-5

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4.2 (99)
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4.0 (98)
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4.3 (88)
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3.8 (94)
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4.6 (86)
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4.2 (86)
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4.5 (75)
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4.4 (85)
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4.1 (88)
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4.5 (86)
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4.5 (88)
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4.3 (89)
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4.3 (85)
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John Anderson
John Anderson South East Queensland, QLD · 7 posts

Great car but not perfect

CX-5 KE.I (2012-2014)

Purchased in at Mazda Dealers for $60,000.

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2012
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patch Central Highlands and Goldfields, VIC · 2 posts

Overrated

CX-5 KF Maxx FWD, 2.0L Petrol, Automatic (2017-2023)

Ride is harsh my Bt 50 is better. sat nav is complex to be kind takes to long to put in can't beat a touch screen

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2023
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Brad Rowe
Brad Rowe South East Queensland, QLD · 15 posts

Close to Perfect

CX-5 KE.II (2015-2016)

2.0 litre 6 speed manual has done over 130,000 kms with little to no issues at all, very reliable, power is not a problem driving around the city and the 6 speed gearbox is great on the country roads, mechanic loves my petrol power car and after each service there are no problems.

Purchased in for $30,000.

  • Transmission: Manual
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2015
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Narayan P.
Narayan P. · 2 posts

this is a crap car

CX-5 KE.I (2012-2014)

this car is full of crap never buy Mazda one of the worst buy ever in my life always breakdown in 100 km such is piece of crap hit

Purchased in for $15,000.

  • Transmission: Semi-Automatic
  • Bought: Used
  • Year: 2014
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Paul N.
Paul N.

Amazing suv

CX-5 KF Akera AWD, 2.5L Turbo Petrol (2018-2023)

Have a 2023 model, the build is very good, interior feel moat premium than other japanese make. Good power from 2.5T but it’s a drinker, suspension tune is so impressive.

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
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Shane S
Shane S Southwest, VIC · 18 posts

Practical SUV while still being fun to drive

CX-5 KF Maxx Sport FWD, 2.0L Petrol (2015-2023)

Recently purchased my CX-5 Maxx Sport, after test driving 3 other popular medium SUVS. I found the CX-5 to have the best designed interior, best build quality, and to be the nicest to drive. My commute to work is 85kms each way and the CX-5 eats up the hwy and is nice to drive around town, I’m getting great fuel economy, it varies between 6.4-7l/100kms, while being comfortable, quiet and refined on the hwy. The thing I preferred most with the CX-5 over the competition is that it has a 6 speed auto rather than a CVT. I much prefer a regular auto transmission. I’m very impressed with it so far.

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  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: Used
  • Year: 2021
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Y N. Metropolitan Adelaide, SA · 2 posts

Good quality vehicle, terrible infotainment system

CX-5 KF Akera AWD, 2.5L Petrol (2017-2023)

Disappointed with terrible infotainment system, old school not touch screen

  • Bought: New
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Stevejan
Stevejan Sydney, NSW · 8 posts
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Excellent car

CX-5 KF Akera AWD, 2.5L Turbo Petrol (2018-2023)

Cornering is so direct....the turbo has that extra uuump for country roads..thevAWD has dragged us out of a ditch a 2 wd would fail...quiet little vibration except rough bitumen...you get used to know for tech,.though with andriod auto plug and talk...it is a lutttoo thirsty in city driving notbso country cruising...comfortable seats...

Purchased in for $45,000.

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2022
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Huntsman
Huntsman Wide Bay-Burnett, QLD · 49 posts

Japanese precision engineering

CX-5 KF Touring AWD, 2.5L Petrol (2017-2023)

Purchased in for $39,000.

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2019
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Stevejan
Stevejan Sydney, NSW · 8 posts

Love it

CX-5 KF Akera AWD, 2.5L Turbo Petrol (2018-2023)

We bought August 2022 cx5 petrol turbo akera. Bought to have the safety of surround cameras, have the open road truck passing go of a turbo ( last car 2.5l mazda6), have the awd to go off on dirt roads, under clearance to use dirt roads. 3 weeks into ownership reversed into ditch outside Jindabyne, left front wheel basically off the dirt...selected off road and the traction control on 3 wheels drove dar out of ditch ( in mazda6 a tow job). Turbo has good power. Akera is very quiet abd smooth. City fuel economy about 15l a 100k, whereas open road about 7l a 100klm

Purchased in at Forty Winks NSW, Hornsby for $56,000.

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2022
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brettsyoung
brettsyoung · 8 posts

Average

CX-5 KF Akera AWD, 2.5L Petrol (2017-2023)

We got the bottom of the range model, and it's a bit average. The engine is the smaller option and sounds like a sewing machine when revved up, and is very weak; very poor option. We are in Cairns and so appreciate the air-con; no vents in the back. The rest of it is fine.

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  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
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YSKP
YSKP Sydney, NSW · 3 posts

Not as promised!

CX-5 KF GT AWD, 2.5L Petrol (2017-2023)

Purchased in at Liverpool for $35,500.

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2021
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HaleyJ1008 Pilbara, WA · 28 posts

Superb car.

CX-5 KF Akera AWD, 2.5L Petrol (2017-2023)

Purchased in at Albany City Motors for $49,000.

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: Used
  • Year: 2020
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Bhuvan M.
Bhuvan M. Sydney, NSW · 3 posts

Incredible Luxury without breaking the bank

CX-5 KF Akera AWD, 2.5L Turbo Petrol (2018-2023)

Purchased in at Mazda Dealers for $49,500.

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2020
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Jared A.
Jared A. Sydney, NSW · 4 posts

Almost perfect

CX-5 KF GT AWD, 2.5L Petrol (2017-2023)

Purchased in at Mazda Dealers for $47,000.

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2018
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Leandros
Leandros ·  · CX-5 KF Akera AWD, 2.2L Diesel (2017-2023)

The Akera model, which front Brake calipers does it have, Sumitomo Calipers or Akebono Calipers?

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mike B88
mike B88 ·  · CX-5 KF Maxx Sport FWD, 2.0L Petrol (2015-2023)

Front seat headrests are not adjustable except for up and down. This means my wife who is smaller than I has her head uncomfortably pushed forward or just can't use the head rest. A very poor design. The rest of the car is fantastic itself tho.

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Hans
Hans ·  · CX-5 KF Akera AWD, 2.5L Petrol (2017-2023)

I own a 2023 CX5 and from day one I have problems with the navigation direction(s) not showing in HUD or only part of the time. I have been back to the dealer 3 times and they have updated the maps but that did not fix the problem. Has any of you the same problem? This is my 4th CX5 but have this problem only in this model
Thanks, Hans

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CategoryMidsize / Medium SUVsMidsize / Medium SUVsMidsize / Medium SUVsMidsize / Medium SUVs
Starting Price $37,240$46,540
TransmissionAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)All Wheel Drive (AWD)All Wheel Drive (AWD)Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel TypePetrolPetrolPetrolPetrol
Wheels17" Alloy19" Alloy19" Alloy17" Steel
ANCAP Safety Rating5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Fuel Consumption6.9 L/100km7.4 L/100km7.4 L/100km6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 L58 L58 L56 L
Engine4 Cylinder 2.0L4 Cylinder 2.5 L4 Cylinder 2.5 L4 Cylinder 2.0L
Max Power115kW @ 6000rpm140kW @ 6000rpm140kW @ 6000rpm115kW @ 6000rpm
Max Torque200Nm @ 4000rpm252Nm @ 4000rpm252Nm @ 4000rpm200Nm @ 4000rpm
Country of ManufactureJapanJapanJapanJapan
Maximum Towing Capacity (braked)1,800 kg1,800 kg1,800 kg1,800 kg
Maximum Towing Capacity (unbraked)750 kg750 kg750 kg750 kg
Manufacturer Warranty5 year(s)5 year(s)5 year(s)5 year(s)
Dimensions
Kerb Weight1,565 kg1,490 kg
Ground Clearance193 mm200 mm200 mm193 mm
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