2023 Mazda CX-5 price and specs

The Mazda CX-5 has received some minor specification tweaks for the 2023 model year, including upgraded infotainment, with pricing increased on all models by up to $1000.

It’s on sale now, with vehicles arriving in Australia from early next year.

The range now starts at $35,390 before on-road costs for the Maxx 2.0 FWD, and extends to $54,380 before on-road costs for the Akera 2.5T AWD.

The price-leader Maxx manual has been dropped.

As previously reported, the larger 10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment system is now standard across the range. It was previously reserved for GT SP and Akera models.

All models bar the base Maxx feature wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as satellite navigation.

Mazda Australia has flagged that Android Auto will be temporary unavailable for all vehicles built between November 2022 and March 2023 and will need to be activated via a software update.

A Mazda Australia spokesperson confirmed the feature is temporarily unavailable because it hasn’t obtained certification from Google yet.

The free software update is expected from April 2023 but will need to be performed at a Mazda dealer.

All 2023 CX-5 models fitted with Skyactiv-G petrol engines now have a longer service interval of 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

A Mazda Australia spokesperson confirmed this longer service interval will be rolled out to other 2023 Mazda models with a petrol engine. This includes the CX-8 and CX-60 models with a Skyactiv-G engine, as well as the CX-60 plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

Service intervals for CX-5 models with the 2.2-litre twin-turbo diesel remain at 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.

As before, only the Maxx and Maxx Sport are front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional on the Maxx Sport and standard across the rest of the range.

New to the CX-5 range is Rhodium White premium metallic paint. There’s also a new keyless window open function.

The CX-5 is the latest mid-sized SUV to lose the option of a manual transmission, following the Hyundai Tucson, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail and Toyota RAV4. All models now only come with a six-speed automatic.

The base six-speed manual Maxx was one of the lowest-volume CX-5s, accounting for around one per cent of CX-5 sales in the first half of 2021.

Pricing

2023 Mazda CX-5 Maxx 2.0 FWD: $35,390 (+$1000)
2023 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport 2.5 FWD: $39,190 (+$1000)
2023 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport 2.5 AWD: $41,690 (+$1000)
2023 Mazda CX-5 Touring 2.5 AWD: $43,580 (+$1000)
2023 Mazda CX-5 Touring Active 2.5 AWD: $43,880 (+$1000)
2023 Mazda CX-5 Touring Active 2.2TD AWD: $46,880 (+$1000)
2023 Mazda CX-5 GT SP 2.5 AWD: $49,190 (+$200)
2023 Mazda CX-5 Akera 2.5 AWD: $51,380 (+$500)
2023 Mazda CX-5 GT SP 2.5T AWD: $51,690 (+$200)
2023 Mazda CX-5 Akera 2.5T AWD: $53,880 (+$500)
2023 Mazda CX-5 Akera 2.2TD AWD: $54,380 (+$500)

All prices are before on-road costs.

Drivetrains

Power in the 2023 Mazda CX-5 comes from a range of carryover engines.

The base CX-5 Maxx is powered by a 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 115kW of power and 200Nm of torque.

There are two petrol and all-wheel drive combinations available: one a 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine with outputs of 140kW and 252Nm, the other a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 170kW and 420Nm.

Finally, the 2.2-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine continues for 2023, with outputs of 140kW and 450Nm.

All models are now mated with a six-speed automatic transmission exclusively. The 2.0-litre engine is only available with front-wheel drive, the 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol is available with front- or all-wheel drive, while diesel and turbocharged petrol models are all-wheel drive only.

Efficiency

Combined cycle fuel economy in the 2023 Mazda CX-5 with the 2.0-litre petrol engine is 6.9 litres per 100km. Moving to the 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol ups that figure to 7.4 litres per 100km with all-wheel drive.

Opting for the turbo petrol ups fuel use to 8.2 litres per 100km, while the diesel uses a claimed 5.7 litres per 100km on the combined cycle.

All CX-5 models are fitted with idle stop/start technology, and petrol versions are designed to run on 91 RON regular unleaded.

Dimensions

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 measures 4575mm long, 1845mm wide, and 1675mm tall, with a 2700mm wheelbase.

Boot space is a claimed 438 litres with the rear seats in place, and 1340 litres with the 40/20/40 folding rear bench sitting flat.

Maximum towing capacity is rated between 1800kg and 2000kg, depending on engine variant.

Servicing and warranty

Mazda backs its range with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and five years of roadside assist.

Service intervals for 2023 CX-5 models with petrol engines have been increased to 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

Service intervals for CX-5 models with the 2.2-litre twin-turbo diesel remain at 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.

Service pricing hasn’t been detailed as of yet. We’ll update this story one this is available.

Safety

The Mazda CX-5 wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing carried out in 2017.

It scored 95 per cent for adult occupant protection, 80 per cent for child occupant protection, 78 per cent for pedestrian protection, and 59 per cent for safety assist.

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 comes standard with the following safety features:

Dual frontal, side chest and curtain airbags
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian detection
Rear AEB
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert
Lane departure warning
Lane-keep assist
Driver attention alert
Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
Reverse camera
Rear parking sensors
Tyre pressure monitoring

Standard Equipment

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 Maxx comes standard with the following standard features:

17-inch alloy wheels
Automatic LED headlights
Automatic high-beam
Rain-sensing wipers
Body-coloured side mirrors with power folding
7.0-inch TFT CLD digital instrument cluster
10.25-inch infotainment system (Mazda Connect)
DAB+ digital radio
Internet radio
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wired Android Auto*
Six-speaker sound system
Head-up display
Two front USB-C ports
Push-button start
Air-conditioning
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Leather-wrapped gear shifter
Electric parking brake with auto-hold
Keyless window open function
Black cloth upholstery
Rear seat reclining function

The Maxx Sport adds:

LED tail lights
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto*
Satellite navigation
Traffic sign recognition
Dual-zone climate control
Rear air vents
Paddle shifters
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Rear centre armrest
Two rear USB-A ports

The Touring adds:

Auto-folding heated side mirrors
Front parking sensors
Wireless phone charger
Keyless entry
Black Maztek/Black Grand Luxe synthetic suede upholstery

In addition to unique green accents and grey wheels, the Touring Active receive gloss black exterior mirrors. It’s also optionally available with the 2.2-litre twin-turbo diesel.

The GT SP adds:

19-inch alloy wheels
LED daytime running lights
Adaptive Front-Lighting System
Single-pane sunroof
Hands-free power tailgate
10-speaker Bose premium sound system
Cruising and Traffic Support
Black leather upholstery with red stitching
Heated front seats
10-way power driver’s seat with two-position memory
Six-way power passenger seat

The flagship Akera adds:

Adaptive LED headlights
Surround-view camera
Heated steering wheel
Interior ambient lighting
Real wood trim
Dark Russet Nappa leather upholstery
Ventilated front seats
Heated outboard rear seats

A ‘*’ indicates this feature won’t be available for vehicles built for vehicles built between November 2022 and March 2023 and will need to be activated through a software update.

This software update to receive Android Auto is expected from April 2023 and will be conducted at a Mazda dealer via a USB connection at no cost.