√2023 Mazda CX-5 price and specs

The updated Mazda CX-5 gains more technology as standard and a new colour – but there’s no more manual transmission, and prices are up by $200 to $1000.

2023 Mazda CX-5 pricing and specifications
10.25-inch infotainment screen standard across the range
USB-C ports and new colour added
Priced from $35,390 plus on-road costs

The updated 2023 Mazda CX-5 range is due in Australia early next year with more technology as standard, and price rises of $1000 across most models.

After a mid-life facelift last year, Mazda has updated the CX-5 again with a larger infotainment screen standard across the range, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on most models, and a new colour – though with price rises between $200 and $1000, depending on model grade.

The entry-level Maxx’s standard six-speed manual transmission has been axed, after it only accounted for about one per cent of sales – meaning the price of entry into the CX-5 range is now $3000 higher than before, at $35,390 plus on-road costs (vs $32,390 for the old Maxx manual).

All models are now fitted with the larger 10.25-inch ‘Mazda Connect’ infotainment screen previously exclusive to the GT SP and Akera, replacing the ageing 8.0-inch ‘MZD Connect’ screen previously fitted to all other models.

Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on the base Maxx – with the Maxx Sport and above adding embedded satellite navigation, and wireless (in addition to wired) connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

There are now two USB-C ports in the centre console, and there’s a new feature allowing the windows to be opened from the key fob (but not closed again). Rhodium White has been added to the colour palette – priced at $795 – replacing the no-cost Snowflake White paint finish.

The service intervals for all petrol variants of the CX-5 have increased to 12 months or 15,000km – but the diesel models appear to remain at 12 months or 10,000km, as previously offered for the petrol.

Six model grades continue to be available – Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, Touring Active, GT SP and Akera – across four engines: 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre non-turbo petrols, a 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol, and a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel.

The base Maxx comes standard with a 2.0-litre non-turbo petrol four-cylinder engine which produces 115kW and 200Nm, powering the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.

Most models are fitted with a 140kW/252Nm 2.5-litre non-turbo four-cylinder petrol engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard in the Maxx Sport, while all-wheel drive is optional in the Maxx Sport, or standard in other models.

Available on the Touring Active and Akera is a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder, developing 140kW and 450Nm, sent to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox.

The most powerful option is a 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder – available only on the GT SP and Akera – routing 170kW and 420Nm to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic.

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is on sale now.

2023 Mazda CX-5 Australian pricing

CX-5 Maxx 2.0 petrol FWD auto – $35,390 (up $1000)
CX-5 Maxx Sport petrol 2.5 FWD auto – $39,190 (up $1000)
CX-5 Maxx Sport petrol 2.5 AWD auto – $41,690 (up $1000)
CX-5 Touring 2.5 petrol AWD auto – $43,580 (up $1000)
CX-5 Touring Active 2.5 petrol AWD auto – $43,880 (up $1000)
CX-5 Touring Active 2.2 diesel AWD auto – $46,880 (up $1000)
CX-5 GT SP 2.5 petrol AWD auto – $49,190 (up $200)
CX-5 GT SP 2.5 turbo petrol AWD auto – $51,690 (up $200)
CX-5 Akera 2.5 petrol AWD auto – $51,380 (up $500)
CX-5 Akera 2.5 turbo petrol AWD auto – $53,880 (up $500)
CX-5 Akera 2.2 diesel AWD auto – $54,380 (up $500)

Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.

2022 Mazda CX-5 Maxx standard features:

10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment screen with wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and digital radio (new)
USB-C ports (new)
Remote window lowering from the key (new)
17-inch alloy wheels
Automatic LED headlights
Black cloth seat trim
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
7.0-inch digital instrument display
Head-up display
Mi-Drive selector switch (petrol AWD models only)
Full LED headlights (automatic) and tail-lights
Rear parking sensors (with reversing camera)
Push-button start
Six-speaker sound system
Manual air conditioning
Rain-sensing wipers
Power-folding side mirrors
Manually-adjustable front seats with height adjustment
Electric parking brake
Configurable rear cargo area board
Autonomous emergency braking (forwards and reverse)
Adaptive cruise control (with stop-and-go on auto models)
Lane-keep assist
Lane-departure warning
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert
Driver attention alert
High-beam assist
Tyre pressure monitoring

2022 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport adds (over Maxx):

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (new)
Satellite navigation
Traffic sign recognition
Available 2.5-litre engine and front-wheel drive layout
Dual-zone climate control
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Rear-seat centre armrest with USB ports
LED front fog lights
Paddle shifters

2022 Mazda CX-5 Touring adds (over Maxx Sport):

Wireless phone charging
Reversible floorboard in rear cargo area
Auto-folding heated side mirrors
Synthetic leather and suede upholstery
Keyless entry
Front parking sensors

2022 Mazda CX-5 Touring Active adds (over Touring):

Unique exterior styling with silver garnishes and lime green grille accents
Lime green contrast seat stitching and air vent accents
Grey 17-inch alloy wheels

2022 Mazda CX-5 GT SP adds (over standard Touring):

Power tailgate
Cruising & Traffic Support
Leather upholstery
Red contrast stitching
Black headlining
LED interior room and map lights
Larger exhaust tips
Red grille accent
Black 19-inch alloy wheels
Gloss black body cladding and wheel arches
Gloss black mirror caps
Cornering functionality for the headlights
10-way driver and six-way passenger power-adjustable seats with driver’s seat memory
Heated front seats
Power tilting/sliding glass sunroof
10-speaker, 249-watt Bose sound system