Mazda CX-5 Akera-8

Used Mazda CX-5 (2nd-gen) review

2017 - 2021

Likes

  • Beautiful styling, inside and out
  • Excellent ride and handling
  • Genuine levels of practicality
  • Superb build quality

Dislikes

  • Technology is starting to feel dated
  • Engines (excluding turbo) can feel lacklustre
  • Not the most economical in its class
  • Diesels engines starting to have issues

Stuff you should know

The Mazda CX-5 is an immensely popular SUV here in Australia for being one of those very rare vehicles that beautifully balances the knife edge between having stylish good looks and a dynamic driving experience while still being practical, economical and sensible.

While it received upgrades and revisions every year of its production cycle, now that this generation of CX-5 is nearly five years old, are used CX-5s worthy of the car’s acclaim and should you buy one? Read on to find out.

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What goes wrong

  • We found very few “common” issues when it comes to petrol-engined CX-5s. We know of minor timing chains issues and the odd oil leak but by no means are these common issues
  • The red paint on some early CX-5s was known to flake off in tiny amounts but this was sorted under Mazda warranty
  • Some diesel-engined CX-5s are starting to show typical common rail diesel engine issues like DPF issues, EGR valve issues and some turbo problems
  • We found very few “common” issues when it comes to petrol-engined CX-5s. We know of minor timing chains issues and the odd oil leak but by no means are these common issues
  • The red paint on some early CX-5s was known to flake off in tiny amounts but this was sorted under Mazda warranty
  • Some diesel-engined CX-5s are starting to show typical common rail diesel engine issues like DPF issues, EGR valve issues and some turbo problems
  • We found very few “common” issues when it comes to petrol-engined CX-5s. We know of minor timing chains issues and the odd oil leak but by no means are these common issues
  • The red paint on some early CX-5s was known to flake off in tiny amounts but this was sorted under Mazda warranty
  • Some diesel-engined CX-5s are starting to show typical common rail diesel engine issues like DPF issues, EGR valve issues and some turbo problems

Should you buy it?

Yes. In fact the Mazda CX-5 may very well be our pick in this segment.

The CX-5 is popular for a reason, it just does everything so well and even with a few years and thousands of kilometres under its belt, Mazda’s reputation for providing reliability, precise Japanese engineering and a genuinely entertaining driving experience is only let down by minor discrepancies when it comes to the CX-5.

For which CX-5 we’d recommend, read on.

Yes. In fact the Mazda CX-5 may very well be our pick in this segment.

The CX-5 is popular for a reason, it just does everything so well and even with a few years and thousands of kilometres under its belt, Mazda’s reputation for providing reliability, precise Japanese engineering and a genuinely entertaining driving experience is only let down by minor discrepancies when it comes to the CX-5.

For which CX-5 we’d recommend, read on.

Should you buy it?

Yes. In fact the Mazda CX-5 may very well be our pick in this segment.

The CX-5 is popular for a reason, it just does everything so well and even with a few years and thousands of kilometres under its belt, Mazda’s reputation for providing reliability, precise Japanese engineering and a genuinely entertaining driving experience is only let down by minor discrepancies when it comes to the CX-5.

For which CX-5 we’d recommend, read on.

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Models, pricing & features

Mazda CX-5 Akera-8

Maxx

Price when new: $28,690

Price used: $20,500 - $22,900

Equipment

  • 12V Socket(s) – Auxiliary
  • 6 Speaker Stereo
  • ABS (Antilock Brakes)
  • Adjustable Steering Col. – Tilt & Reach
  • Air Conditioning
  • Airbag – Driver
  • Airbag – Passenger
  • Airbags – Head for 1st Row Seats (Front)
  • Airbags – Head for 2nd Row Seats
  • Airbags – Side for 1st Row Occupants (Front)
  • Armrest – Front Centre (Shared)
  • Audio – Aux Input Socket (MP3/CD/Cassette)
  • Audio – Aux Input USB Socket
  • Audio – Input for iPod
  • Blind Spot Sensor
  • Bluetooth System
  • Body Colour – Bumpers
  • Body Colour – Door Handles
  • Body Colour – Exterior Mirrors Partial
  • Bottle Holders – 1st Row
  • Bottle Holders – 2nd Row
  • Brake Assist
  • Brake Emergency Display – Hazard/Stoplights
  • Camera – Rear Vision
  • Cargo Cover
  • Central Locking – Once Mobile
  • Central Locking – Remote/Keyless
  • Chrome Exhaust Tip(s)
  • Collision Mitigation – Forward (Low speed)
  • Collision Mitigation – Reversing
  • Collision Warning – Forward
  • Collision Warning – Rearward
  • Control – Electronic Stability
  • Control – Park Distance Rear
  • Control – Pedestrian Avoidance with Braking
  • Control – Traction
  • Cruise Control
  • Cup Holders – 1st Row
  • Disc Brakes Front Ventilated
  • Disc Brakes Rear Solid
  • Drive By Wire (Electronic Throttle Control)
  • EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
  • Engine – Stop Start System (When at idle)
  • Engine Immobiliser
  • Headlamps – LED
  • Headrests – Adjustable 1st Row (Front)
  • Headrests – Adjustable 2nd Row x3
  • Hill Holder
  • Illuminated – Entry/Exit with Fade
  • Illuminated – Switch Panel (Window/ Locking)
  • Intermittent Wipers – Variable
  • Keyless Start:- Key/FOB Proximity related
  • Leather Gear Knob
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Map/Reading Lamps – for 1st Row
  • Multi-function Control Screen – Colour
  • Multi-function Steering Wheel
  • Park Brake – Electric
  • Parking Assist – Graphical Display
  • Power Door Mirrors – Folding
  • Power Steering – Electric Assist
  • Power Windows – Front & Rear
  • Radio – Digital (DAB+)
  • Rear View Mirror – Manual Anti-Glare
  • Rear Wiper/Washer
  • Remote Fuel Lid Release
  • Seat – Height Adjustable Driver
  • Seat – Height Adjustable Passenger
  • Seatback Pockets – 1st Row (Front) seats
  • Seatbelt – Adjustable Height 1st Row
  • Seatbelt – Load Limiters 1st Row (Front)
  • Seatbelt – Pretensioners 1st Row (Front)
  • Seatbelts – Lap/Sash for 5 seats
  • Seats – 2nd Row Reclining
  • Seats – 2nd Row Split Fold
  • Smart Device App Display/Control
  • Spare Wheel – Space Saver/Temporary
  • Speed Limiter
  • Spoiler – Rear Roof Mounted
  • Starter Button
  • Storage Compartment – Centre Console 1st Row
  • Sunglass Holder
  • Sunvisor – Vanity Mirror for Driver
  • Sunvisor – Vanity Mirror for Passenger
  • Tacho
  • Tail Lamps – LED
  • Trim – Cloth
  • Trip Computer
  • Warning – Rear Cross Traffic (when reversing)

Maxx Sport

Price when new: $34,390

Price used: $25,000 - $27,800

Adds

  • 17″ Alloy Wheels
  • Air Cond. – Climate Control 2 Zone
  • Armrest – Rear Centre (Shared)
  • Fog Lamps – Front LED
  • GPS (Satellite Navigation)
  • Headlamps Automatic (light sensitive)
  • Rain Sensor (Auto wipers)
  • Rear View Mirror – Electric Anti Glare
  • Sunvisor – Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Dual

Touring

Price when new: $38,990

Price used: $28,100 - $31,100

Adds

  • Central Locking – Key Proximity
  • Control – Park Distance Front
  • Information Display – Head Up
  • Leather Look – Seats Partial
  • Power Door Mirrors – Heated
  • Speed Zone Reminder – Road Sign Recognition
  • Suede Look – Seats Partial

GT

Price when new: $44,390

Price used: $30,900 - $34,100

Adds

  • 10 Speaker Stereo
  • 19″ Alloy Wheels
  • Amplifier – 1 Separate
  • Daytime Running Lamps – LED
  • Electric Seat – Drivers with Memory
  • Electric Seats – 1st Row (Front)
  • Headlamps – Active (Cornering/steering)
  • Heated Seats – 1st Row
  • Leather Seats – Partial
  • Power – Boot/Tailgate
  • Premium Sound System
  • Seat – Driver with Electric Lumbar
  • Sunroof – Electric

Akera

Price when new: $46,990

Price used: $32,700 - $36,100

Adds

  • Camera – Side Vision
  • Collision Mitigation – Forward (High speed)
  • Cruise Control – Distance Control
  • Driver Attention Detection
  • Headlamps – High Beam Active Shadowing
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping – Active Assist

100th Anniversary

Price when new: $52,330

Price used: $44,300 - $48,200

Adds

  • Floor Mats
  • Interior – Badging/ Logo
  • Seats – Embossed
  • Wheel Centre Cap with Logo

GT SP

Price when new: $47,690

Price used: $42,000 - $45,700

Adds

  • Coloured Door Mirrors
  • Painted – Wheels

Touring Active

Price when new: $42,880

Price used: $40,500 - $44,000

G20 Maxx

Price when new: $35,390

Price used: $0

Adds

  • Collision Mitigation – Post Collision Steer/Brake
  • Collision Mitigation – VRU
  • Power Windows – Remote Control Open/Close
  • USB Socket(s) – Charging
  • Warning – Seatbelt Reminder

G25 Maxx Sport

Price when new: $39,190

Price used: $0

Adds

  • Smart Device Integration – Android Auto Wireless
  • Smart Device Integration – Apple Carplay Wireless

G25 Touring

Price when new: $43,580

Price used: $0

G25 Touring Active

Price when new: $43,880

Price used: $0

D35 Touring Active

Price when new: $46,880

Price used: $0

G25 GT SP

Price when new: $49,190

Price used: $0

G35 GT SP

Price when new: $51,690

Price used: $0

G25 Akera

Price when new: $51,380

Price used: $0

G35 Akera

Price when new: $53,880

Price used: $0

D35 Akera

Price when new: $54,380

Price used: $0

Tech specs

Body Styles

  • 5 door Wagon

Engine Specs

  • 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 114kW / 200Nm (Maxx 2017 – 2018, Maxx Sport 2017 – 2018)
  • 2.5 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 140kW / 251Nm (Maxx 2017 – 2018, Maxx Sport 2017 – 2018, Touring 2017 – 2018, GT 2017 – 2018, Akera 2017 – 2018)
  • 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 129kW / 420Nm (Maxx Sport 2017 – 2018, Touring 2017 – 2018, GT 2017 – 2018, Akera 2017 – 2018)
  • 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 115kW / 200Nm (Maxx 2018 – 2022, Maxx Sport 2018 – 2022, G20 Maxx 2022)
  • 2.5 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 140kW / 252Nm (Maxx 2018 – 2022, Maxx Sport 2018 – 2022, Touring 2018 – 2022, GT 2018 – 2022, Akera 2018 – 2022, GT SP 2021 – 2022, Touring Active 2022, G25 Maxx Sport 2022, G25 Touring 2022, G25 Touring Active 2022, G25 GT SP 2022, G25 Akera 2022)
  • 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 140kW / 450Nm (Maxx Sport 2018 – 2022, Touring 2018 – 2022, GT 2018 – 2022, Akera 2018 – 2022, Touring Active 2022, D35 Touring Active 2022, D35 Akera 2022)
  • 2.5 litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol, 170kW / 420Nm (GT 2018 – 2022, Akera 2018 – 2022, 100th Anniversary 2020, GT SP 2021 – 2022, G35 GT SP 2022, G35 Akera 2022)

Transmission

  • 6-speed Manual (Maxx)
  • 6-speed Sports Automatic (Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, GT, Akera, 100th Anniversary, GT SP, Touring Active, G20 Maxx, G25 Maxx Sport, G25 Touring, G25 Touring

Body Styles

  • 5 door Wagon

Engine Specs

  • 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 114kW / 200Nm (Maxx 2017 – 2018, Maxx Sport 2017 – 2018)
  • 2.5 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 140kW / 251Nm (Maxx 2017 – 2018, Maxx Sport 2017 – 2018, Touring 2017 – 2018, GT 2017 – 2018, Akera 2017 – 2018)
  • 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 129kW / 420Nm (Maxx Sport 2017 – 2018, Touring 2017 – 2018, GT 2017 – 2018, Akera 2017 – 2018)
  • 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 115kW / 200Nm (Maxx 2018 – 2022, Maxx Sport 2018 – 2022, G20 Maxx 2022)
  • 2.5 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 140kW / 252Nm (Maxx 2018 – 2022, Maxx Sport 2018 – 2022, Touring 2018 – 2022, GT 2018 – 2022, Akera 2018 – 2022, GT SP 2021 – 2022, Touring Active 2022, G25 Maxx Sport 2022, G25 Touring 2022, G25 Touring Active 2022, G25 GT SP 2022, G25 Akera 2022)
  • 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 140kW / 450Nm (Maxx Sport 2018 – 2022, Touring 2018 – 2022, GT 2018 – 2022, Akera 2018 – 2022, Touring Active 2022, D35 Touring Active 2022, D35 Akera 2022)
  • 2.5 litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol, 170kW / 420Nm (GT 2018 – 2022, Akera 2018 – 2022, 100th Anniversary 2020, GT SP 2021 – 2022, G35 GT SP 2022, G35 Akera 2022)

Transmission

  • 6-speed Manual (Maxx)
  • 6-speed Sports Automatic (Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, GT, Akera, 100th Anniversary, GT SP, Touring Active, G20 Maxx, G25 Maxx Sport, G25 Touring, G25 Touring Active, D35 Touring Active, G25 GT SP, G35 GT SP, G25 Akera, G35 Akera, D35 Akera)

Fuel Consumption

  • 6.2 – 8.1 / 100km (Maxx, G20 Maxx)
  • 6.3 – 9.2 / 100km (Maxx Sport, Touring, G25 Maxx Sport, G25 Touring, G25 Touring Active, G25 GT SP, G25 Akera)
  • 6.9 – 10.3 / 100km (GT, Akera, 100th Anniversary, GT SP, G35 GT SP, G35 Akera)
  • 5.2 – 6.5 / 100km (Touring Active, D35 Touring Active, D35 Akera)

Length

  • 4550mm – 4575mm (All Models)

Width

  • 1840mm – 1845mm (All Models)

Height

  • 1675mm – 1680mm (All Models)

Wheelbase

  • 2700mm (All Models)

Kerb Weight

  • 1510kg – 1765kg (All Models)

Towing

  • 750kg (unbraked) – 2000kg (braked) (All Models)

Ancap Ratings

  • 5 stars, tested 2017 (All Models)

Body Styles

  • 5 door Wagon

Engine Specs

  • 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 114kW / 200Nm (Maxx 2017 – 2018, Maxx Sport 2017 – 2018)
  • 2.5 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 140kW / 251Nm (Maxx 2017 – 2018, Maxx Sport 2017 – 2018, Touring 2017 – 2018, GT 2017 – 2018, Akera 2017 – 2018)
  • 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 129kW / 420Nm (Maxx Sport 2017 – 2018, Touring 2017 – 2018, GT 2017 – 2018, Akera 2017 – 2018)
  • 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 115kW / 200Nm (Maxx 2018 – 2022, Maxx Sport 2018 – 2022, G20 Maxx 2022)
  • 2.5 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 140kW / 252Nm (Maxx 2018 – 2022, Maxx Sport 2018 – 2022, Touring 2018 – 2022, GT 2018 – 2022, Akera 2018 – 2022, GT SP 2021 – 2022, Touring Active 2022, G25 Maxx Sport 2022, G25 Touring 2022, G25 Touring Active 2022, G25 GT SP 2022, G25 Akera 2022)
  • 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 140kW / 450Nm (Maxx Sport 2018 – 2022, Touring 2018 – 2022, GT 2018 – 2022, Akera 2018 – 2022, Touring Active 2022, D35 Touring Active 2022, D35 Akera 2022)
  • 2.5 litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol, 170kW / 420Nm (GT 2018 – 2022, Akera 2018 – 2022, 100th Anniversary 2020, GT SP 2021 – 2022, G35 GT SP 2022, G35 Akera 2022)

Transmission

  • 6-speed Manual (Maxx)
  • 6-speed Sports Automatic (Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, GT, Akera, 100th Anniversary, GT SP, Touring Active, G20 Maxx, G25 Maxx Sport, G25 Touring, G25 Touring Active, D35 Touring Active, G25 GT SP, G35 GT SP, G25 Akera, G35 Akera, D35 Akera)

Fuel Consumption

  • 6.2 – 8.1 / 100km (Maxx, G20 Maxx)
  • 6.3 – 9.2 / 100km (Maxx Sport, Touring, G25 Maxx Sport, G25 Touring, G25 Touring Active, G25 GT SP, G25 Akera)
  • 6.9 – 10.3 / 100km (GT, Akera, 100th Anniversary, GT SP, G35 GT SP, G35 Akera)
  • 5.2 – 6.5 / 100km (Touring Active, D35 Touring Active, D35 Akera)

Length

  • 4550mm – 4575mm (All Models)

Width

  • 1840mm – 1845mm (All Models)

Height

  • 1675mm – 1680mm (All Models)

Wheelbase

  • 2700mm (All Models)

Kerb Weight

  • 1510kg – 1765kg (All Models)

Towing

  • 750kg (unbraked) – 2000kg (braked) (All Models)

Ancap Ratings

  • 5 stars, tested 2017 (All Models)

Warranty & servicing

Warranty

  • 3 years / unlimited km (Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, GT, Akera)
  • 5 years / unlimited km (Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, GT, Akera, 100th Anniversary, GT SP, Touring Active, G20 Maxx, G25 Maxx Sport, G25 Touring, G25 Touring Active, D35 Touring Active, G25 GT SP, G35 GT SP, G25 Akera, G35 Akera, D35 Akera)

Servicing

  • 10,000 km / 12 months (Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, GT, Akera, 100th Anniversary, GT SP, Touring Active)
  • 15,000 km / 12 months (G20 Maxx, G25 Maxx Sport, G25 Touring, G25 Touring Active, D35 Touring Active, G25 GT SP, G35 GT SP, G25 Akera, G35 Akera, D35 Akera)

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