EXPERT RATING
7.9

Likes

Sharp dynamics for an SUV
Unchanged design still fresh

Dislikes

Still no CarPlay and Android Auto
Space saver spare
Malcolm Flynn
Editor
2 Jul 2018
2 min read

The $38,590 Touring represents the third tier of the subtly updated 2018 CX-5 line-up, sitting $4600 above the cheapest version of the entry Maxx Sport and $5000 below the petrol GT.

The petrol Touring is equipped with the 2.5-litre petrol engine with all-wheel drive, while an also all-wheel drive diesel version adds another $3000.

The 2018 updates are largely under the skin, but the Touring now scores the windscreen-integrated head-up display from the GT and Akera, and adds heated mirrors, Alcantara and vinyl seat trim, proximity keys, front parking sensors and traffic sign recognition over the Maxx Sport.

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 Touring 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

Mazda CX-5 2018: Touring (4X4)

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 7.5L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $19,140 - $24,200
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$24,889
Based on 356 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$12,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$31,990
Malcolm Flynn
Editor
Back when all cars burned fuel and couldn't drive themselves, Mal was curing boredom by scanning every car his parents' VB Commodore drove past. His childhood appreciation for the car world exploded during a three-year stint in the US, and serious questions were asked when he spent a good chunk of his uni career perfecting lap times at Wakefield Park. Mal got his big break scooping the VE II Commodore, before a stint at Overlander magazine and kicking off his online career with The Motor Report in its heyday. These days he's exactly the same height as Michael Schumacher and uses his powers for good at the helm of CarsGuide's editorial team. Mal proudly shuns brand allegiance and counts three young kids, an EH Holden, NA MX-5, KE20 Corolla, W116 Mercedes-Benz and the world's most versatile Toyota Echo among his personal stable. He also craves a Subaru Vortex, so get in touch if you know where to find one.  
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$12,990
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