7.9
2024 Mazda CX-5 review
The current Mazda CX-5 is getting a little long in the tooth now, but its zesty turbo-petrol engine is addictive enough to forget that.
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Jack Quick
Mazda CX-5 vs Audi Q5 Comparison
Mazda CX-5
Audi Q5
2023 Mazda
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2023 Audi
Q5
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 GT SP TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Audi Q5 35 TDI MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
54L - 70L
108 to 560 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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3 year - 5 year years/
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MSRP
$36,560 - $54,970
$67,900 - $108,875
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Journalist
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong, powerful engine
- Sweet engine note
- Suave, upmarket interior
Misses
- Quite thirsty around town
- Second-row space is on the small side
- Dated infotainment hardware
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Represents solid value alongside broader range
- Efficient in the real world
- Finally gets digital dash for MY23
Misses
- Front-wheel drive only
- Adaptive cruise buried in a package
- Not as efficient as claim in the real world
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$795)
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Colours Available
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 1968 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 120kW - 270kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 3250 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 370Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 13 | 9.6 - 15.5 | |
