- UPDATE: 2023 Mazda CX-5 pricing and features
- 2023 Mazda CX-5 pricing
- 2023 Mazda CX-5 features
- Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
- Warranty and servicing
Snapshot
- 2023 Mazda CX-5 update detailed
- Widescreen infotainment standard; price-leading manual axed
- Expected to arrive in Australia in early 2023
UPDATE: 2023 Mazda CX-5 pricing and features
Mazda Australia has confirmed official details for its 2023 CX-5 medium SUV.
Our original story, below, has been updated to reflect this information.
The updated 2023 Mazda CX-5 has been detailed ahead of its launch early next year.
It is the fifth update for the CX-5 in the past five years, with the last three occurring in the first quarter of 2020, 2021 and 2022.
As expected, the 10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment system – currently limited to the GT SP and Akera – is standard across the range, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on most variants.
It replaces the ageing 8-inch MZD Connect system first launched on the previous-generation Mazda 3 in 2013.
Mazda notes Android Auto will be unavailable for vehicles built between November 2022 and March 2023, with a free software update expected from April 2023 to restore the feature.
However, pricing has increased between $200 and $1000 across the range, with the highest increase for the mid-spec Maxx Sport, Touring and Touring Active variants.
The entry-level Maxx includes a wired-only smartphone mirroring connection, and built-in satellite navigation remains limited to the Maxx Sport and above.
Other changes include two front USB-C ports replacing USB-A connections, LED glovebox illumination for the flagship Akera, and a feature allowing drivers to open the windows from the key fob – but not close it remotely.
In a Mazda first, the petrol CX-5’s service intervals have increased to a 12-month/15,000-kilometre period, whichever occurs first (up from 10,000km), in line with most of its competitors. The diesel will remain at 12 months or 10,000km.
A new colour, rhodium white metallic, will replace the current no-cost snowflake white finish for $795 – following a $200 price increase of Mazda’s premium hues earlier this year.
While a hands-free electric tailgate was available on early units of the 2022 CX-5 GT SP and Akera, the kick sensor was removed in mid-2022 due to the semiconductor chip shortage – and this remains the case for model-year 2023.
Meanwhile, the six-speed manual transmission has been discontinued for the entry-level Maxx, with the range opening with the more-popular automatic model for 2023.
It follows the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail in losing a price-leading base model. This leaves the Kia Sportage as the last mid-size SUV to offer a manual transmission.
2023 Mazda CX-5 pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| G20 Maxx FWD | $35,390 | up $900 |
| G25 Maxx Sport FWD | $39,190 | up $1000 |
| G25 Maxx Sport AWD | $41,690 | up $1000 |
| G25 Touring AWD | $43,580 | up $1000 |
| G25 Touring Active AWD | $43,880 | up $1000 |
| D35 Touring Active diesel AWD | $46,880 | up $1000 |
| G25 GT SP AWD | $49,190 | up $200 |
| G35 GT SP turbo AWD | $51,690 | up $200 |
| G25 Akera AWD | $51,380 | up $500 |
| G35 Akera turbo AWD | $53,880 | up $400 |
| D35 Akera diesel AWD | $54,380 | up $500 |
2023 Mazda CX-5 features
Maxx
| 10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment system (new) |
| Keyless window open (new) |
| Front USB-C ports (2x; new) |
| 17-inch alloy wheels |
| Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| FM/AM/DAB+ radio |
| 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster |
| Full-LED headlamps |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
| Black cloth upholstery |
| Head-up display |
| Six-speaker audio system |
| Push-button start |
| Rear parking sensors |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector |
| Adjustable rear cargo floor |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system |
| Autonomous emergency braking – forward and reverse |
| Rear cross-traffic alert |
| Automatic high beam |
| Lane departure warning |
| Lane-keep assist |
| Adaptive cruise control. |
Maxx Sport, in addition to Maxx
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (new) |
| Dual-zone climate control |
| Paddle shifters |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Rear centre armrest storage with USB-A charging ports (2x) |
| Satellite navigation |
| Traffic sign recognition. |
Touring, in addition to Maxx Sport
| Heated side mirrors |
| Black suede/leather upholstery |
| Wireless phone charging |
| Reversible floorboard in cargo area |
| Keyless entry |
| Front parking sensors. |
Touring Active, in addition to Touring
| Heated side mirrors |
| Black suede/leather upholstery |
| Wireless phone charging |
| Reversible floorboard in cargo area |
| Keyless entry |
| Front parking sensors. |
GT SP, in addition to Touring
| 19-inch alloy wheels (black) |
| Adaptive front lighting system |
| 10-speaker, 249-watt Bose audio system |
| Glass sunroof |
| Electric tailgate |
| Black leather seat trim with red stitching |
| Two-position driver’s seat memory function |
| Six-way power-adjustable passenger seat |
| 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat |
| Heated front seats |
| Black side mirrors |
| Traffic jam assist |
| LED interior lighting |
| Black headlining |
| Larger rear exhaust tailpipes |
| Red grille accent |
| Gloss black wheel cladding. |
Akera, in addition to GT SP
| LED globebox illumination (new) |
| 19-inch alloy wheels |
| 360-degree camera system |
| Adaptive LED headlamps |
| Ventilated front seats |
| Heated rear seats |
| Heated steering wheel |
| Brown nappa leather upholstery |
| LED ambient lighting |
| Frameless rear-view mirror |
| Unique overhead console |
| Real wood door and dashboard trim inserts |
| Body-coloured wheel cladding and lower bumpers. |
Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
Like the current CX-5, engine options include a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre petrol mills, as well as a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.2-litre twin-turbocharged diesel.
Exclusive to the Maxx variant is the 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated ‘G20’ petrol engine, producing 115kW and 200Nm.
Stepping up to the naturally-aspirated ‘G25’ 2.5-litre engine – available on all CX-5 variants above the Maxx – sees power outputs rise to 140kW/252Nm.
The turbocharged ‘G35’ 2.5-litre petrol further boosts numbers to 170kW/420Nm, while the 2.2-litre ‘D35’ turbo-diesel produces 140kW/450Nm.
A six-speed automatic transmission is standard-fit across the CX-5 range.
Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:
| 2.0 petrol FWD | 6.9L/100km |
|---|---|
| 2.5 petrol FWD | 7.2L/100km |
| 2.5 petrol AWD | 7.4L/100km |
| 2.5 turbo-petrol AWD | 8.2L/100km |
| 2.2 turbo-diesel AWD | 5.7L/100km |
Safety
The entire Mazda CX-5 range is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2017.
This rating will expire at the end of 2023, in line with ANCAP’s six-year date-stamp limit. Mazda has not flagged any plans to submit the CX-5 for retesting under the latest criteria.
Six airbags (dual front, side and curtain) feature across the line-up.
Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, reverse) |
| Lane-keep assist |
| Lane departure warning |
| Blind-spot alert |
| Rear-cross traffic alert |
| Adaptive cruise control |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
| Automatic high beam |
| Rear parking sensors. |
Dimensions
The Mazda CX-5 has a wheelbase of 2700 millimetres, and is 4575mm long and 1845mm wide.
Variants with 17-inch alloy wheels are 1675mm high, while grades with larger 19-inch wheels are 1680mm tall.
It has a claimed 438-litre boot capacity, extending to 1340L with the rear seats folded.
Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Mazda range, the CX-5 is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, along with a five-year roadside assistance program.
The service schedule for petrol CX-5 variants is 12 months or 15,000km, whichever occurs first. The diesel has a lower 12-month or 10,000km interval, as before.
Mazda offers capped-price servicing on the CX-5, covering the first five years or 50,000 kilometres.
Availability
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is on sale now.
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