James Wong
Mazda CX-5: Inline-six all but confirmed for next-gen SUV
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Mazda CX-5 Comparison
The new Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $30,980 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Maxx variant and topping out at $52,330 for the 100th Anniversary.
There are 6 variants of the CX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2020.
Engine options include 2.5L turbo petrol direct injection (170kW/420Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/450Nm), 2.5L petrol direct injection (140kW/252Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (115kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2020 CX-5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Latest Mazda CX-5 News and Reviews
James Wong
Mazda CX-5: Inline-six all but confirmed for next-gen SUV
Mazda's local boss has indicated the next CX-5 will offer a rear-drive platform and inline six power. Is the Japanese brand gunning for BMW and Mercedes?
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Mazda CX-5 and CX-8 launching in 2022 with electrified inline-sixes
Mazda will begin production next year on a raft of new powertrains, including mild- and plug-in hybrid petrol and turbo-diesel inline sixes and a rotary engine range extender.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Good
2021 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport FWD review
The Mazda CX-5 has been relegated to second spot on the SUV sales charts lately, but in many areas it's still a cut above most competitors.
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Derek Fung
2021 Mazda CX-5 and CX-8 updates revealed in Japan
Mazda's middle-of-the-market crossovers have been given a punchier diesel engine, and upgraded infotainment systems in Japan.
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Mike Costello
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William Stopford
Next Mazda CX-5 to feature rear-wheel drive, inline six – report
Mazda is readying a new rear/all-wheel drive platform and inline six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, and both could feature in the next CX-5.
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