About the Mazda CX-5
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $28,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Maxx variant and topping out at $51,130 for the Akera.
There are 5 variants of the CX-5 available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (140kW/252Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (115kW/200Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/450Nm) and 2.5L turbo petrol direct injection (170kW/420Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2019 CX-5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2019 Mazda CX-5 Price
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2019 Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-5
The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda CX-5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.2L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mazda CX-5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Mazda CX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda CX-5?
The Mazda CX-5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2019 Mazda CX-5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-5?
The Mazda CX-5 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mazda CX-5 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx that starts from $28,690.
The most expensive Mazda CX-5 is the Akera that starts from $51,130.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-5 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Maxx Sport, Touring, GT and Akera.
The largest Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx Sport which measures 1840mm wide, 4550mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda CX-5 is the GT which has 170kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mazda CX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda CX-5 is the Maxx Sport which weighs 2215 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda CX-5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.