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    Mazda CX-5 Akera 2018 review: snapshot

    EXPERT RATING
    8.3
    The $46,190 Akera represents the top tier of the subtly updated 2018 CX-5 line-up, sitting $2600 above the petrol GT.
    Malcolm Flynn
    Malcolm Flynn
    Editor
    CarsGuide
    2 Jul 2018 • 1 min read
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    The $46,190 Akera represents the top tier of the subtly updated 2018 CX-5 line-up, sitting $2600 above the petrol GT.

    The petrol Akera is equipped with the 2.5-litre petrol engine with all-wheel drive, while an also all-wheel drive diesel version adds another $3000. Both are now $800 cheaper than their 2017 equivalents.

    The 2018 updates are largely under the skin, but the Akera also scores a new 360 degree camera monitor.

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    The 2.5-litre petrol engine adds 1.0Nm to now total 140kW/252Nm, with the significant addition of cylinder deactivation which can drop two cylinders to save fuel under light throttle loads. However, this has only yielded a 0.1L improvement to its official combined cycle figure which is now 7.4L/100km.

    The Akera petrol engine continues to run happily on 91 RON regular unleaded, which should be considered against many rivals that demand 95 RON premium.

    The 2.2-litre diesel engine scores a new variable-geometry turbine for the larger of what is effectively two turbos, along with a redesigned combustion chamber, sodium-filled exhaust valves and high-precision boost control to increase peak power by 11kW to 140kW and max torque by 30Nm to 450Nm.

    The official combined fuel consumption figure has dropped by 0.3L to 5.7L/100km.

    Read the full 2018 Mazda CX-5 review

    Pricing guides

    $29,884
    Based on 449 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
    Lowest Price
    $19,952
    Highest Price
    $39,888
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    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    Maxx (4x2) 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $21,010 – 26,620 2018 Mazda CX-5 2018 Maxx (4x2) Pricing and Specs
    Maxx (4x4) 2.5L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $26,290 – 32,450 2018 Mazda CX-5 2018 Maxx (4x4) Pricing and Specs
    Maxx Sport (4x4) 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $30,030 – 36,190 2018 Mazda CX-5 2018 Maxx Sport (4x4) Pricing and Specs
    Maxx Sport (4x2) 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $25,960 – 32,010 2018 Mazda CX-5 2018 Maxx Sport (4x2) Pricing and Specs
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    EXPERT RATING
    8.3
    Malcolm Flynn
    Malcolm Flynn
    Editor
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    $19,952

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