2024 Mazda CX-5 GT review - Long-term owner

OWNER RATING

8.0

Owner Review

Bill Watson

21 May 2025 1 min read

OWNER RATING

8.0

Likes

Comfort

Quietness

Build quality

Dislikes

Jerky take-off even with i-stop disconnected

Electric parking brake

Cruise control

Owner Review

Bill Watson

21 May 2025 1 min read

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Multimedia and safety technology: 5/10

Too complex.

Practicality: 9/10

Passenger area is roomy with good legroom, although the centre console is wider than necessary without providing facilities as good as others. Boot size is good. No CD player.

Driving: 8/10

Easy to drive, but don't like i-stop or lane departure warning, which affects steering adversely. I turn both off. The electric steering feels a bit dead. The brake pedal needs more of a left-side extentsion for left-foot braking. The cruise control buttons are too small and the general system is confusing, unlike previous models.

Running costs: 5/10

Fuel consumption on 91 octane is 10-11L/100km in town or country, which is worse than expected. Servicing yet to be tried. Insurance average, but has gone up, of course.

Reliability: 10/10

No problems so far, but only low mileage to date. Time will tell, but Mazda reliability with earlier models has been very good in the past.

Mazda CX-5 2024: G35 Gt Sp Turbo (Awd)

Engine Type	Turbo 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type	Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency	8.2L/100km (combined)
Seating	5
Price From	$40,810 - $47,960
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$33,632

Based on 480 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.

LOWEST PRICE

$23,990

HIGHEST PRICE

$48,990

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Range and Specs

Vehicle	Specs	Price*
G20 Maxx (Fwd)	2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	$27,610 - $33,220
G25 Akera (Awd)	2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	$42,020 - $49,390
G25 Gt Sp (Awd)	2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	$40,260 - $47,300

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*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

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