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
2024 Mazda CX-5 G20 MAXX (FWD) vs 2024 Mazda CX-5 G25 GT SP (AWD) Comparison
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-5
2024 Mazda CX-5
G20 MAXX (FWD)
vs
2024 Mazda CX-5
G25 GT SP (AWD)
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
56L
386 km
58L
435 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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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
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm | 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 13 | |
