Mazda CX-5 Comparison

In 2024, the CX-5 gave shoppers who wanted a mature alternative to newer rivals such as the RAV4, Sportage, Tucson and X-Trail a petrol-only mid-sized SUV after the diesel was dropped with a clear ownership pitch. The showroom context is simple: it's consistently a top seller in its segment, and goes head-to-head with strong competition such as the Toyota RAV4 and Kia Sportage. The strongest reasons to consider it were the mix of price, packaging, equipment and ownership confidence. That year, the public sales record shows 22,835 Australian deliveries.