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Mazda CX-5 vs Nissan X-Trail Comparison
Mazda CX-5
Nissan X-Trail
2023 Mazda
CX-5
vs
2023 Nissan
X-Trail
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.9.
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7.9
7.8
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 GT SP TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Nissan X-Trail ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
55L
336 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$36,560 - $54,970
$37,250 - $57,690
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong performance, great refinement
- Nicely appointed, practical cabin
- Achievable fuel economy claim
Misses
- Low-grade infotainment for $50k
- Still no 7-seat option
- Expensive servicing
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)
- Premium Paint (+$700)
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
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Caspian Blue
- Scarlet Ember
- Diamond Black
- Sunset Orange two-tone
- Ceramic grey two-tone
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
Comparison
Reviews
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
7.8
2024 Nissan X-Trail ST-L e-Power review
The new entry point to the Nissan X-Trail hybrid range forgoes some niceties but retains the torquey and refined drive from higher grades.
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 1497 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 135kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 244Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 2400 - 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 13 | 9.6 - 14 | |
