Mazda CX-5 pricing announced, petrol model arrives

Mazda has launched its all-new CX-5 this week, the model to eventually be offered in a total of 10 variants.

Petrol-powered variants will be the first to arrive with turbodiesel models joining the line-up later next month (March). All will benefit from Mazda’s eco-savvy SKYACTIV technologies.

To be offered in three grades – Maxx, Maxx Sport and Grand Touring – CX-5 arguably offers more equipment on a dollar-for-dollar basis than any of its competitors. That said, it isn’t cheap. It is however the first non-premium SUV to arrive with the availability of Blind Spot Assistance, Lane Departure Warning and High Beam Control. It’s also the first SUV in its class to offer as standard the combination of Tyre Pressure Monitoring and a Reversing Camera across the range. The infotainment system features a high-resolution 5.8-inch colour touchscreen monitor, USB and AUX connectivity, as well as Bluetooth telephony and audio streaming.

As part of Mazda’s SKYACTIV suite of environmentally sensitive technologies, all models also include i-stop [idle stop-start] as standard. The entry-level CX-5 Maxx receives black cloth upholstery, manual air-conditioning, Bluetooth telephony and audio streaming, cruise control, a four-speaker CD/tuner with steering wheel-mounted controls and USB connectivity, power windows and mirrors, keyless push-button start, tilt and reach adjustable steering column, trip computer, tyre pressure monitoring system, 60:40 split-fold rear seats and 17-inch steel wheels.

Stepping up to Maxx Sport, and in addition to those features listed for CX-5 Maxx, we find auto headlamps, dual-zone climate control, a six-speaker CD/tuner, rain-sensing wipers, leather-bound steering wheel, gearknob and handbrake cover, front foglamps, integrated Tom Tom satellite navigation, 40:20:40 remote release split-fold rear seats and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Finally, high grade Grand Touring models add adaptive bi-xenon headlamps, daytime running lamps, an electric tilt and slide sunroof, electrochromatic rearview mirror, leather upholstery (in black or beige), an eight-way powered driver’s seat, (front) seat heaters, keyless entry, 231-watt Bose surround sound audio package, front and rear parking sensors and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Grand Touring models are also available with the option of a Tech Pack ($1990) which consists of Blind Spot Monitoring, High Beam Control and Lane Departure Warning systems.

Metallic paint is standard on all models in a total of eight shades.

Visit motoring.com.au again soon for our review of the new Mazda CX-5.

*Pricing listed is the manufacturer’s recommended list price and does not include dealer delivery, on-road costs and statutory charges.