Introduction
What Car? says...
If you fancy an SUV (who doesn't, these days?) what about the Mazda CX-5 – and how does it fit in with the many models waiting to land your order?
Perhaps you've considered the Nissan Qashqai, Seat Ateca and Skoda Karoq, and adore their chunky styling and cheap running costs but have decided they're all a bit too small your needs.
FAQs
It should be. Petrol-engined Mazda CX-5s performed very well in the large SUV class of the 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey, finishing second, below only the BMW X3 (diesel CX-5s came eighth). Mazda as a brand came near the top of the manufacturer reliability table, coming eighth out of 30 car makers, ahead of Citroën, Ford and Peugeot. Read more here
No. There are three engine options for the Mazda CX-5, but no hybrid or electric car versions. Even so, all the engines are efficient and should manage over 35mpg. If you cover a lot of miles, the Skyactiv-D 2.2 diesel variant will officially do more than 57mpg in two-wheel drive guise. Read more here
Our chosen version of the Mazda CX-5 is the entry-level SE-L trim with the two-wheel drive 2.0 Skyactiv-G petrol engine. We like that combination because it keeps costs down but still gives you plenty of luxuries, including automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, front and rear parking sensors and driver adjustable lumbar support. Read more here
While the entry-level Mazda CX-5 SE-L gets lots of luxuries, the Mazda CX-5 Sport has an even more extensive equipment list. The Sport costs quite a bit more but gains bigger 19in alloy wheels, a reversing camera, wireless phone-charging and other kit. Read more here
All versions of the Mazda CX-5 come with a 10.25in infotainment screen that’s only touchscreen while you’re stationary. When the car is moving, you can control the system using a handy rotary controller between the front seats. We like that, as it makes scrolling through the menus less distracting while you’re driving. Read more here
Petrol versions of the Mazda CX-5 have 522 litres of boot capacity while diesel versions get 510 litres (due to its larger Adblue fuel tank). That’s enough to carry a couple of pushchairs, but even the larger boot of the petrol version gives you less space than many rivals, including the Citroën C5 Aircross and Honda CR-V. Read more here
| RRP price range | £29,245 - £40,505 |
|---|---|
| Number of trims (see all) | 7 |
| Number of engines (see all) | 4 |
| Available fuel types (which is best for you?) | petrol, diesel |
| MPG range across all versions | 35.3 - 50.4 |
| Available doors options | 5 |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Company car tax at 20% (min/max) | £1,945 / £2,923 |
| Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £3,890 / £5,847 |
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