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2025 Mazda CX-5 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.
James Wong
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 | ||
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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.
James Wong
Mercedes-AMG's new high-performance medium SUV is a very different beast, swapping the old V8 for a stonking four-cylinder plug-in hybrid.
William Stopford
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1997 - 2488 | 1991 - 3982 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.5L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 - 32 | |
Power | ||
115kW - 170kW | 287kW - 500kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5000 - 6000 | 5500 - 6750 | |
Torque | ||
200Nm - 420Nm | 500Nm - 1020Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
2000 - 4000 | 1750 - 2500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 13 | 10 - 10.5 |