The Mazda CX-5 is one of Australia’s favourite midsize SUV options. While alternatives like the Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 forged the midsize SUV category decades before, Mazda’s CX-5 made a late debut in 2012 to a welcoming audience. Available with either petrol or diesel engines as well as two- or all-wheel drive, the Australian CX-5 range starts at $28,690 (before on-road costs) for the entry Maxx 2.0-litre petrol, while extending up to $49,190 for the 2.2-litre diesel Akera range topper.
