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The 2024 Mazda CX-5 range of configurations is currently priced from $29,980.
Our most recent review of the 2024 Mazda CX-5 resulted in a score of 7.6 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar had this to say at the time: The Mazda CX-5 Akera G35 offers small families a great host of premium features, as well as solid power and handling – all in an attractive package. But the emphasis here is on ‘small’ families because it’s on the compact side for a mid-sized SUV and its rivals offer more back seat space.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Emily Agar liked most about this particular version of the Mazda CX-5: Pleasant and accessible cabin, Good power and handling, Well equipped
The 2024 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.
The Mazda CX-5 2024 prices range from $32,450 for the basic trim level SUV G20 Maxx (fwd) to $59,290 for the top of the range SUV G35 Akera Turbo (awd).
Every 2024 Mazda CX-5 is equipped with a wide range of standard accessories including auto LED headlights, keyless start, power-folding side mirrors, a reversing camera, a 10.25-inch multimedia system, 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, digital radio, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Higher grades also enjoy upgrades like dual-zone air-conditioning, built-in satellite navigation, traffic sign recognition, keyless entry and a wireless charging pad.
On the GT SP and Akera grades you also get a hands-free powered tailgate, tilt and slide sunroof and a Bose sound system with 10-speakers. A 360-degree view camera system is exclusive to the Akera grade.
The interior of the 2024 Mazda CX-5 looks well-made with a chunky dashboard styling that includes lots of soft touchpoints throughout.
The mix of high-end materials enhance a premium feel, even in the base model.
The headliner on all models, except the GT SP and Akera grades, is a light grey cloth. The GT SP and Akera sport black headliners and a tilt-and-slide sunroof.
Every CX-5 enjoys a dashboard headlined by 10.25-inch multimedia screen. The accent trims are a mix of brushed metal panel inserts, synthetic leather and matt black plastic inserts. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift come standard on every model.
Proper maintenance is overlooked by many car owners, and it’s a real problem. Modern engines work very hard and have lots of intricate oilways and mechanical clearances that simply won’t tolerate dirty oil. On paper, the car you’re looking at hasn’t had clean oil or a filter change in 20,000km and that’s an awfully long time between drinks. In fact, it’s enough to perhaps give Mazda cause to void any new-car warranty remaining on it, should something mechanical go wrong.
Your best option would be to find another CX-5 with the options and in the colour you want, but with an up to date and complete service record. That’s the best way to prevent any major disasters down the track. The good news is the CX-5 was a popular model, so there should be lots to choose from.
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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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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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The boot space for all CX-5 variants is 438L (VDA) when all five seats are in use. That jumps up to 1340L (VDA) when the rear seats are folded.
The boot features a level loading space but the floor can be readjusted to sit lower. The boot has manual levers to fold the rear row, and a retractable cargo cover that clips onto the boot lid – lifting out of the way when storing gear.
There are three engines available but they are variant-specific and all have six-speed automatic transmissions.
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 Maxx has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that produces a maximum power output of 115kW/200Nm. This grade is only available as a front-wheel-drive.
The CX-5 Maxx Sport has a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that produces maximum outputs of 239kW/605Nm. This powertrain is available as either a front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive in this grade.
The CX-5 Touring, GT SP and flagship Akera grade share the Maxx Sports AWD powertrain specifications.
The GT SP and Akera grades can upgrade to a 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with a combined power output of 170kW/420Nm.
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 has five seats in a 2/3 configuration. The rear row features a 40/20/40 split and from the Maxx Sport model onwards it also features two USB-A ports and a fold-down armrest with two cupholders.
On the base Maxx and Maxx Sport models, front seats feature manual adjustments for height and can slide forward/backward via a lever underneath the seat. Black cloth is the only available upholstery.
On the mid-spec Touring model, upholstery is upgraded to black 'Maztex', a synthetic leather-looking material.
In the GT SP model the front passenger seat gets powered six-way adjustments while the drivers’ side is 10-way powered with two-position memory function. Both front seats have heat functionality. Upholstery is a mix between black synthetic- and genuine leather with contrasting red stitching.
The flagship Akera grade features the same powered front seats as the GT SP model but its upholstery is a brown Nappa leather with contrasting grey stitching. A ventilation function is also included for the front seats. Rear outboard seats get an upgrade with heat functionality.
None of the CX-5 models have official 0-100km/h sprint times but expect sprints between 7.7-seconds for the turbo-petrol variants and 10-seconds for the base model Maxx. Top speed sits around 180km/h.
The range and combined fuel consumption varies between the engines/drivetrains for the 2024 Mazda CX-5 models but all can use a minimum 91 RON unleaded petrol.
The base model Maxx has a combined fuel cycle consumption of 6.9L/100km and a fuel tank size of 56L. The maximum driving range is up to 812km.
Models with the 2.5-litre FWD engine have a combined fuel cycle consumption of 7.2L/100km and a fuel tank size of 56L. The maximum driving range is up to 778km.
Models with the 2.5-litre AWD engine have a combined fuel cycle consumption of 7.4L/100km and a fuel tank size of 58L. The maximum driving range is up to 784km.
Models with the 2.5-litre turbo AWD engine have a combined fuel cycle consumption of 8.2L/100km and a fuel tank size of 58L. The maximum driving range is up to 707km.