2014 Mazda CX-5 update | new car sales price

The popular Mazda CX-5 SUV has been given improved ride and handling characteristics with updated dampers, bushes and stabilisers, kitted it out with some new features -- including extra safety tech -- plus a few fresh colours.

The mid-spec CX-5 Maxx Sport scores a Safety Pack option comprising auto-dimming rearview mirror, blind spot monitoring and the 'city braking' system that can automatically bring you to a complete stop at speeds up to 30km/h.

The top-spec Akera model now gets the system as a standard feature, plus (along with Grand Touring models) six-way memory setting for both front seats.

Two new blues -- Blue Reflex Mica and Deep Crystal Blue Mica -- join the wardrobbe, all automatic variants get a new straight-shift gear lever, and from Maxx Sport up, alloy wheels get an updated silver finish.

Prices have risen slightly on the Grand Touring (up $400) and Akera (up $800) but other models remain unchanged.

Mazda CX-5 updated range                                                                               
2.0L petrol FWD Maxx man $27,880 (unchanged)
2.0L petrol FWD Maxx auto $29,880 (unchanged)
2.0L petrol FWD Maxx Sport auto $33,620 (unchanged)
2.0L petrol FWD Maxx Sport auto with Safety Pack $35,110 (new)
2.5L petrol AWD Maxx auto $32,880 (unchanged)
2.5L petrol AWD Maxx Sport auto $36,620 (unchanged)
2.5L petrol AWD Maxx Sport auto with Safety Pack $38,110 (new)
2.2L diesel AWD Maxx Sport auto $39,470 (unchanged)
2.2L diesel AWD Maxx Sport auto with Safety Pack $40,960 (new)
2.5L petrol AWD Grand Touring auto $44,180 (+$400)
2.2L diesel AWD Grand Touring auto $47,030 (+$400)
2.5L petrol AWD Akera auto $46,570 (+$800)
2.2L diesel AWD Akera auto $49,420 (+$800)