7.7
2024 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
The CX-5 remains an old faithful for Aussie buyers, and the G35 Akera is a punchy and luxurious flagship – if a little dated and thirsty now.
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James Wong
Mazda CX-5 vs Mazda CX-60 Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Mazda CX-60 D50E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,590 - $55,000
$60,550 - $88,800
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superbly efficient diesel
- Keen dynamics for the segment
- Solid spec levels, affordable options
Misses
- Vision Technology should be standard
- Still quite firm after suspension changes
- Shorter service intervals than petrol, PHEV
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)
NA
Colours Available
The 2024 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
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Rhodium White Premium Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Premium Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Red and Machine Grey Metallic cost an additional $995.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 2488 - 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 3.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 187kW - 241kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 3750 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 13 | 12 - 15.2 | |
