2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 GT SP
SUV
Score Summary
Reliability
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The Mazda CX-5 G35 GT SP is a premium mid-size SUV variant for the Australian market, targeting buyers seeking a stylish and powerful family vehicle. It features a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive for confident driving on highways and weekends. The interior offers comfort and refinement with modern infotainment and safety technologies. Potential buyers are drawn to its strong performance, Mazda's reputation for ride and handling balance, and overall reliability.
Highlights
- Turbocharged 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G engine delivering strong mid-range performance.
- All-wheel drive and well-appointed interior with comfort features and large infotainment display.
- Strong safety approach with advanced driver aids and ANCAP package.
- Premium touches including quality cabin, refined ride, and good noise isolation.
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Generally reliable and durable feel, particularly with older generations, carried forward to newer models
- •Comfortable ride quality and overall refinement
- •Strong efficiency and fuel economy for its class
- •Solid build quality and body/panel fit
- •Good value and resale appeal for an Australian mid-size SUV
!Complaints
- •Infotainment system frustrations (dial-based controls, lag, occasional glitches)
- •High-mileage wear items appearing (e.g., suspension components like shocks after many tens of thousands of kilometres)
- •Some owners note that the interior technology can feel dated compared with newer rivals
- •Mixed reviews on infotainment reliability, contributing to a perception of uneven tech performance
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
Medium
Cost Predictability
Medium
The Mazda CX-5 G35 GT SP is a turbocharged AWD variant with moderate to high ownership costs, rated medium overall. Fuel consumption is officially around 8.2 L/100km but varies in real-world driving. Insurance and registration costs depend on state and driver profile, while servicing can be managed with capped-price plans. Depreciation is significant initially, especially for higher-spec trims. It is targeted at buyers seeking performance in a family SUV, offering a blend of driving dynamics and practicality with predictable servicing but variable fuel and insurance costs.
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Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The Mazda CX-5 lineage is historically durable with robust engines and transmissions, and Australian owners generally report strong reliability. The 2025 CX-5 benefits from that heritage, but real-world long-term data for this specific model year is still limited. Infotainment remains the primary area of potential reliability-related concern, but overall mechanical reliability (engine/transmission) remains credible. Because the model year is new, a limited-history reliability penalty is applied, keeping the overall reading solid but not exceptional. In short: strong baseline reliability with notable but manageable infotainment/tech caveats; long-term data will refine the conclusion.
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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
7.3 L/100km
Range (Approx)
790 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
-
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