The Mazda CX-5 was a definite late-comer to the mid-size SUV party, not arriving until 2012, by which time it was almost beyond fashionably late.
Luckily for Mazda, it arrived wearing some seriously stylish looks, which have been refined in successive updates. Backed up by a pair of high-tech four-cylinder petrol engines (2.0- and 2.5-litre) and impressive road manners it's become an Aussie family favourite competing with the likes of the evergreen Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester.
The Mazda CX-5 is available in two- and all-wheel drive, across six model grades - Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, GT, GT SP, and the flagship Akera.
Prices start at $36,590 for the CX-5 G20 Maxx (fwd) and swell up to $55,000 for the CX-5 G35 Akera Turbo (awd).