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Mazda CX-5 2023

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 range of configurations is currently priced from $31,480. Our most recent review of the 2023 Mazda CX-5 resulted in a score of 7.5 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Senior Journalist Tom White had this to say at the time: Despite being far from the most modern option on the market, I'm surprised to see how well the CX-5 is holding up, particularly compared to more recently launched rivals when it comes to driving dynamics and cabin ambiance.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Tom White liked most about this particular version of the Mazda CX-5: Still looks and feels swish, Nice and sporty to drive, Safety standard

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1800 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

Mazda CX-5 2023 Price and Specs

The Mazda CX-5 2023 is currently available from $31,480 for the CX-5 Maxx (fwd) up to $60,602 for the CX-5 G35 Akera Turbo (awd).

Pricing guides

$42,990
Based on 303 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$31,480
Highest Price
$60,602
Mazda CX-5 Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
Akera (awd) SUV 2.2L Diesel 6 SP AUTO $52,140 $59,950
Akera (awd) SUV 2.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO $49,390 $56,760
Akera Turbo (awd) SUV 2.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO $51,810 $59,510
G20 Maxx (fwd) SUV 2.0L — 6 SP AUTO $33,330 $39,710
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Mazda CX-5 2023 Colours

There are nine colours in the CX-5 range, including black, white, silver, red, sand, two greys and two blues.

  • Rhodium White Metallic
  • Sonic Silver Metallic
  • Machine Grey Metallic
  • Polymetal Grey Metallic
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
  • Eternal Blue Mica
  • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
  • Zircon Sand Metallic
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

Mazda CX-5 2023 Accessories

At a minimum, the CX-5 comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch multimedia screen, a 7.0-inch digital instrument panel, cloth interior trim with manual adjust seats, dual-zone climate control, push-start ignition, and the full safety suite.

Mazda CX-5 2023 Accessories

Mazda CX-5 2023 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1840mm x 1675mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Mazda CX-5 2023 Dimensions  include 1675mm height, 1840mm width, 4550mm length.
Mazda CX-5 Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
Maxx (fwd) SUV 1675x1840x4550 mm 193 mm
G20 Maxx (fwd) SUV 1675x1840x4550 mm 193 mm
Maxx Sport (fwd) SUV 1675x1840x4550 mm 193 mm
G25 Maxx Sport (fwd) SUV 1675x1840x4550 mm 193 mm
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Mazda CX-5 2023 Interior

The Mazda CX-5 has an upmarket-feeling interior for its price and class, with soft-touch materials throughout. The most recent update in 2022 brought with it a larger multimedia screen, while a digital instrument panel is now standard across the range.

Mazda CX-5 2023 Interior

Mazda CX-5 2023 Towing capacity

The Mazda CX-5 has maximum towing capacity of 1800kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Mazda CX-5 Model Body Type Specs Braked Capacity
Maxx (fwd) SUV 2.0L,ULP,6 SP AUTO 1800kg
G20 Maxx (fwd) SUV 2.0L,—,6 SP AUTO 1800kg
Maxx Sport (fwd) SUV 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO 1800kg
G25 Maxx Sport (fwd) SUV 2.5L,—,6 SP AUTO 1800kg
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Mazda CX-5 2023 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Mazda CX-5 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Engine oil pressure in my 2014 Mazda CX-5 diesel is low

    A second-hand engine from a wreck is often a good an option, but only if you can find one that has been tested and comes with a warranty, otherwise you could be replacing your worn engine with an even more worn one. But with a diagnosis estimate of $5000 (and any actual repairs on top of that) I reckon a different workshop would be your best option. Frankly that seems (on the surface) a ridiculous figure and suggests that the workshop in question either doesn’t want your business or is assuming you’re a sucker.

    Low oil pressure can be caused by various problems, and a good workshop should be able to check it out and give you a definitive answer on whether it could be fixed or the whole engine replaced. The good news is that the CX-5 is a popular model, so a replacement engine shouldn’t be too hard to track down.

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  • Should I buy this 2014 Mazda CX-5?

    The CX-5 is a well regarded vehicle in the trade with a good reputation for going the distance and remaining reliable. However, that’s a lot of kilometres for any vehicle.

    Which means, you must approach this one purely on its individual merits. That starts with the service history. Unless you can find a complete, detailed record that proves the car has been absolutely maintained correctly, you could be taking a huge punt. You’d also want to learn as much as you can about who owned it and how it was driven. For instance, 300,000km of gentle highway running is a lot different to the same distance in city traffic or towing a trailer around.

    Even then, it would want to be really cheap as you might easily find it’s getting very close to the end of its useful life. That said, a well maintained, carefully driven CX-5 can cover this sort of mileage, so maybe this one has some life left in it. Maybe.

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  • Issues with Mazda Connect System in 2023 CX-5

    There does seem to be a bit of a trend here where the Mazda software won’t talk to its owners’ phones. It’s not just a Mazda thing, either; plenty of car-makers using proprietary software receive customer complaints when the software and apps won’t play ball.

    Some owners have had success by disconnecting the car’s battery overnight and forcing a reset to factory settings, but in other cases, the refusal to operate correctly is intermittent.

    However, it’s up to Mazda to make good on a fix for this. Whether that involves replacing the head unit and screen with a new one, downloading new software or a patch for the existing stuff or whatever the solution is, your factory new-car warranty should cover this. Make sure the fault has been logged at the dealership (so Mazda knows it’s a pre-existing condition) and don’t be afraid to tackle Mazda Australia’s customer service division to see what can be done.

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  • Does the Mazda CX-5 have a timing belt or chain?

    Looking at the popular CX-5 range from 2017 onwards, is the Mazda CX-5 timing belt or chain driven?

    There was a big range of engines used in this model CX-5, but the short answer is a very simple one. It doesn’t matter whether your CX-5 has the 2.0 or 2.5-litre (turbo or non-turbo) or even the turbo-diesel engine option, the engine uses a maintenance-free timing chain rather than a rubber toothed belt.

    That means, you don’t need to even think about the timing chain, because it should last the life of the engine. A timing belt, meanwhile, needs regular replacement to avoid doing expensive damage to the engine if it should break while the engine was running.

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Mazda CX-5 2023 Boot Space

The Mazda CX-5 has a 438-litre boot capacity regardless of variant.

Mazda CX-5 2023 Boot space

Mazda CX-5 2023 Engine

There are four variant-dependent engine choices in the CX-5 range, all of which are four cylinders. This includes a base 2.0-litre petrol engine (115kW/200Nm), a mid-grade 2.5-litre petrol engine (140kW/252Nm), a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel option (140kW/450Nm), and a top-spec 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol (170kW/420Nm). All are mated to a six-speed transmission.

Mazda CX-5 2023 Engine

Mazda CX-5 2023 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Mazda CX-5 currently offers fuel consumption from 6 to 8.2L/100km. The Mazda CX-5 is available with the following fuel types: Diesel, ULP and —.

Mazda CX-5 Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
Akera (awd) SUV 2.2L,Diesel,6 SP AUTO 6L/100km
Akera (awd) SUV 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO 7.5L/100km
G20 Maxx (fwd) SUV 2.0L,—,6 SP AUTO 6.9L/100km
G25 Akera (awd) SUV 2.5L,—,6 SP AUTO 7.5L/100km
G25 GT SP (awd) SUV 2.5L,—,6 SP AUTO 7.5L/100km
G25 Maxx Sport (awd) SUV 2.5L,—,6 SP AUTO 7.5L/100km
* Combined fuel consumption See All Mazda CX-5 2023 Pricing and Specs

Mazda CX-5 2023 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.

Mazda CX-5 Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
Maxx (fwd) SUV 225x65 R17 225x65 R17
G20 Maxx (fwd) SUV 225x65 R17 225x65 R17
Maxx Sport (fwd) SUV 225x65 R17 225x65 R17
G25 Maxx Sport (fwd) SUV 225x65 R17 225x65 R17
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Mazda CX-5 2023 Seats

Mazda's CX-5 range is five-seat only, with seats clad in either cloth, a combination of synthetic leather and suede, or Nappa leather, depending on grade.

Mazda CX-5 2023 Seats

Mazda CX-5 2023 Speed

The base G20 Maxx version of the CX-5 can sprint from 0-100km/h in 10.6 seconds, while G25 all-wheel drive versions reduce this to 9.7 seconds. The 2.2-litre diesel versions will complete the sprint in 8.8 seconds, and the fastest CX-5, the G35 2.5-litre turbo can sprint from 0-100km/h in 7.7 seconds. Expect a top speed in the region of 200km/h.

Mazda CX-5 2023 Range

Driving range will depend on variant. Base front-drive 2.0-litre equipped cars will travel an estimated 812km on a single tank of fuel, while mid-spec 2.5-litre AWD versions will travel less far, at an estimated 784km. Diesel versions can travel the furthest, at an estimated 1018km between fills, while the top-spec 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine can travel the least distance, at an estimated 707km.