Mazda CX-5 GT 2016 review: snapshot

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EXPERT RATING
7.0

Likes

Fantastic headlights
Spec is good
Looks good

Dislikes

No 2.0 or front-wheel-drive option to reduce price
Pricing steep for diesel
Bose stereo not that exciting
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Peter Anderson

Contributing journalist

1 min read

The all-wheel drive only GT opens the bidding at $44,090 for the 2.5-litre all-wheel drive automatic and $47,090 for diesel.

The GT is $7600 more than the Maxx Sport, but comes with a lot of extra gear.

The 2.0 litre is not available in the GT so you have a choice of 2.5-litre petrol or 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, both automatic and all-wheel drive. The 2.5's kerb weight is 1630kg while the diesel adds 75kg to weigh in at 1705kg.

The GT's standard features list grows with 19-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, LED front fog lamps, active LED headlights, electric glass sunroof, electric front seats, black or white leather trim, Bose nine-speaker stereo and keyless entry to add to keyless start. 

The GT also picks up front and rear parking sensors and reverse auto emergency braking which automatically stops you backing into things and people.

Mazda CX-5 2016: Gt (4X4)

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 5.7L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $10,450 - $14,300
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$18,317
Based on 345 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$8,950
HIGHEST PRICE
$26,990
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Peter Anderson

Contributing journalist

Peter grew up in a house in Western Sydney where automotive passion extended to white Sigmas and Magnas. At school he discovered "those" magazines that weren't to be found in the house. Magazines that offered him the chance to sit in the driver's seat of cars he’d never even heard of let alone seen. His path to rebellion was set - he would love cars, know cars and want to write about cars, much to his family’s disgust. They wanted him to be a teacher. He bought a series of terrible cars and lusted after Ford Escort Cosworths, the Alfa Romeo 164 Q and occasionally kicked himself for selling his 1977 Alfa GTV. From 1.0-litre three cylinders to roaring V12s, Peter has driven them all and can't wait to tell you all about it.
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Pricing Guide
$8,950
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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