Mazda CX-5: The Sleek, Family-Favourite SUV
Both stylish and capable, the Mazda CX-5 is the perfect vehicle for adventurous singles, couples, families and more. With impressive road manners and looks to match, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 is as at home on the open road as it is in the city, available in both 2WD and AWD variants, across six model grades - Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, GT, GT SP, and the flagship Akera.
Launched in 2012, we’ve been loving the Mazda CX-5 for over 10 years now, and it's easy to see why this seriously stylish car has become an Aussie favourite.
To call out the Mazda CX-5’s key features, we absolutely love its;
- Exceptional fuel efficiency with ‘mild-hybrid’ technology
- Wide range of model and engine variants
- Striking design and top-tier performance
- Infotainment and safety features
- Availability in both 2WD and AWD
The Mazda CX-5 shares its class with other popular mid-size SUVs including the Toyota RAV 4, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan X-Trail and Subaru Forester.
What We Love
The CX-5's standout features include impressive fuel efficiency, striking design, and a driving experience that sets it apart. With over 23,000 Australians choosing the CX-5 in 2023, it's clear that its stylish looks and exceptional performance make it a top contender.
Despite the absence of a hybrid option, the ‘mild-hybrid’ tech involved in the CX-5’s Skyactiv-G engine makes for exceptional fuel efficiency coupled with top-tier performance. Packed with infotainment and safety features, the CX-5 boasts a 2.0L SV-T petrol engine in its G20 Maxx base model (giving 115kW/200Nm), all the way through to a 2.5L Turbo Skyactiv-G petrol engine (170kW/420Nm) in the G35 GT SP, or a 2.2L Skyactiv-D diesel engine (140kW/450Nm) in the top-of-the-range D35 Akera. With over a dozen model and engine variants in between, there’s a CX-5 for every preference.
Model History
Launched in 2012, the Mazda CX-5 has consistently been a top-selling SUV for over 10 years. In early 2023, the CX-5 surpassed the Toyota RAV-4 as the overall stop-seller in the medium SUV segment, before finishing the year as the 4th top-selling SUV.
Mazda CX-5: Costs
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 has an enticing starting price of $39,590 (including on-road costs) for the base model Mazda CX-5 G20 Maxx FWD, right up to $55,000 (including on-road costs) for the top-of-the-range Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera 4WD.
If financing or buying a car outright, you’ll need to factor in additional running costs including insurance, registration, servicing, and other maintenance costs. The baseline 2024 Mazda CX-5 costs approximately $145 per week in standing costs - insurance, registration and maintenance (excluding charging). The good news? Typically, Mazda vehicles hold their value and depreciate at a lower rate than other Asian and European-built vehicles, so you’ll end up with a good amount of cash back in your pocket if you ever decide to sell your vehicle (assuming you own it). Finally, before buying, make sure you consider all the hidden costs of running a car.
Mazda CX-5: Finance
For most of us, it’s definitely preferred to either lease or finance over buying the car outright. Both help to break down the overall cost that buying a new vehicle can involve - and when it comes to your options, it’s all about making the choice that’s right for you, right now.
If you’re looking to finance your new car, you can expect to pay the price of the vehicle plus interest (usually ranging between 6% and 20%, depending on your individual circumstances). This means that the top-of-the-range Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera 4WD priced at $55,000 today, financed over 5 years at 9.5% interest (with no ‘balloon’ or residual payment), will set you back approximately $266 a week (plus fees), or $69,154 over the course of your loan (ex. government fees and charges). See how it all adds up?
Smart Financing Choices: Transparent Car Loans
With most banks and lending institutions, you’ll also need to consider added monthly lender, broker, and ‘break’ fees if you want to pay off your loan early. These can add up to thousands of dollars extra, depending on your lender and finance terms.
When it comes to financing, that’s why it’s a great idea to consider all of your options. Online car loan comparison platforms like CarClarity can help you find the finance arrangement that works best for you.
Mazda CX-5: Subscription
We’ve covered the usual options when it comes to car ownership, but the good news is that there’s one more. Here at carbar, our car subscription service allows you exclusive access to a fully maintained and comprehensively insured Mazda CX-5 for a simple weekly subscription cost, similar to a lease – one of the most flexible and easiest ways to get into a Mazda CX-5 today for as little as $251 per week.
There are minimum costs, but unlike a lease, there are no minimum terms. Just give us two weeks’ notice to swap cars or stop your subscription.
A car subscription carries most of the benefits of a car lease, but with more flexibility. Because it’s chunked into affordable weekly payments, a carbar subscription offers an alternative to traditional car leasing that can fit your budget and lifestyle as it stands today, with the freedom to stop or swap with 2 weeks’ notice should anything change.
From Subscription to Loan: Carbar's Innovative Approach to Mazda Ownership
If you love your subscription Mazda and want to own it, you can now also purchase your beloved subscription car when it works for you.
Unlike any other car retailers in Australia, carbar customers can now seamlessly switch their carbar subscription to a loan arrangement thanks to our latest partnership with car loan comparison platform, CarClarity.
We’re adding new cars to our fleet every week, with a range of vehicles in the Mazda range to choose from (and hundreds more) – whether you choose to subscribe, finance or buy.
The choice is always yours.
