2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera
SUV
Score Summary
Reliability
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera 2025 is the top-spec Australian-market mid-size SUV, powered by a 2.5L turbo petrol engine for a premium blend of performance, comfort, and technology. It targets small to medium families or professionals seeking a stylish, well-equipped vehicle with strong on-road performance and all-wheel drive capability. Buyers are drawn to its confident acceleration, high-quality interior, and comprehensive standard features. Additionally, it offers Mazda's five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and robust after-sales support for peace of mind.
Highlights
- Turbo power from the 2.5-litre engine delivering strong outputs
- Premium equipment as the flagship CX-5 grade with advanced features
- All-weather capability with i-Activ AWD system
- Five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty program
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Comfortable, composed ride with good interior quality for a mid-size SUV
- •Strong warranty (Mazda’s five-year unlimited-km warranty is a as-claimed selling point)
- •Practical packaging: spacious cabin and cargo area for family use
- •Turbo engine offers engaging performance for a family SUV
- •Generally solid reliability track record of the CX-5 lineage
!Complaints
- •Infotainment system reliability: occasional glitches, freezes, or black screen
- •Fuel economy/power balance with the turbo engine not always meeting some owners’ expectations
- •Ageing platform design and technology for a 2025 variant (feels dated vs. some rivals)
- •Higher upfront price for the Akera trim relative to non-turbo variants
- •Some early ownership chatter about minor quality or refinement issues (e.g., interior/plastics, noise) relative to expectations for a premium-ish SUV
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
Medium
Cost Predictability
Medium
The Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera has a medium overall cost of ownership. Fuel consumption is officially 8.2 L/100km, but real-world usage may vary. Insurance averages AUD 1500 per year, with registration and servicing costs dependent on state and usage patterns. Cost predictability is medium, with capped-price servicing options available to manage maintenance expenses.
Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The Mazda CX-5 has a long-established reliability thread, and the 2025 Akera benefits from that durability history. The engine and drivetrain have generally favorable reliability signals in the lineage, but the turbo and new infotainment software introduce potential reliability frictions that owners sometimes report. Overall, it’s a solid choice with a few notable caveats in technology and efficiency. A cautious but positive outlook is warranted, with attention to VIN-specific recall history.
See what the experts say
Brand Reliability
Mazda
Reliability Study (2025)
Problems per 100 vehicles: 161
Rank
#2 / 22
Practicality
Body Type
SUV
Doors
5
Seats
5
ISOfix Points
2
Features
Safety
ANCAP Rating
Fuel Type / Efficiency
Powertrain / Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Consumption
8.2 L/100km
Range (Approx)
710 km
Tank Capacity
58 L
Performance
Engine / Motor Type
Petrol
Displacement
2.5L
Cylinders
Inline 4
Induction
Turbo
Power
170 kW
Torque
420 Nm
0-100 km/h
-
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
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