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    2018 Mazda CX-5

    The new Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $28,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Maxx variant and topping out at $49,990 for the Akera.

    There are 5 variants of the CX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2017.

    Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (140kW/251Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (114kW/200Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (129kW/420Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2018 CX-5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $28,690 - $49,990

    Transmission

    6-speed auto or 6-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded or Diesel

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $28,690 - $49,990

    Transmission

    6-speed auto or 6-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded or Diesel

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

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    2018 Mazda CX-5

    Available Variants

    The Mazda CX-5 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Maxx and the most expensive being Akera.

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    Power to Weight
    73.26 - 85.73 kW/t
    53.13 kW/t
    108.52 kW/t
    Boot Space
    442 litres
    92 litres
    720 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6 - 7.5 L/100km
    1.9 L/100km
    10.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    773 - 967 km
    573 km
    1,091 km
    Price
    $28,690 - $49,990
    $25,990
    $55,490
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 3 years
    1 year
    3 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 kg
    800 kg
    3,000 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    193 mm
    167 mm
    224 mm
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    Dimensions

    4,550 mm
    1,840 mm
    1,675 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,550 mm
    Overall Width1,840 mm
    Overall Height1,675 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle11,000 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx that starts from $28,690.

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    The most expensive Mazda CX-5 is the Akera that starts from $49,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-5 is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, GT and Akera.

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    The largest Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx which measures 1840mm wide, 4550mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx which has 140kW of power from its 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Mazda CX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda CX-5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.

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