2023 Mazda CX-5 pricing and features: 10.25-inch widescreen standard, manual axed

UPDATE: 2023 Mazda CX-5 pricing and features

Mazda Australia has confirmed official details for its 2023 CX-5 medium SUV.

Our original story, below, has been updated to reflect this information.

The updated 2023 Mazda CX-5 has been detailed ahead of its launch early next year.

It is the fifth update for the CX-5 in the past five years, with the last three occurring in the first quarter of 2020, 2021 and 2022.

As expected, the 10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment system – currently limited to the GT SP and Akera – is standard across the range, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on most variants.

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It replaces the ageing 8-inch MZD Connect system first launched on the previous-generation Mazda 3 in 2013.

Mazda notes Android Auto will be unavailable for vehicles built between November 2022 and March 2023, with a free software update expected from April 2023 to restore the feature.

However, pricing has increased between $200 and $1000 across the range, with the highest increase for the Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring and Touring Active variants.

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The entry-level Maxx includes a wired-only smartphone mirroring connection, and built-in satellite navigation remains limited to the Maxx Sport and above.

Other changes include two front USB-C ports replacing USB-A connections, LED glovebox illumination for the flagship Akera, and a feature allowing drivers to open the windows from the key fob – but not close it remotely.

In a Mazda first, the petrol CX-5’s service intervals have increased to a 12-month/15,000-kilometre period, whichever occurs first (up from 10,000km), in line with most of its competitors. The diesel will remain at 12 months or 10,000km.

A new colour, rhodium white metallic, will replace the current no-cost snowflake white finish for $795 – following a $200 price increase of Mazda’s premium hues earlier this year.

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While a hands-free electric tailgate was available on early units of the 2022 CX-5 GT SP and Akera, the kick sensor was removed in mid-2022 due to the semiconductor chip shortage – and this remains the case for model-year 2023.

Meanwhile, the six-speed manual transmission has been discontinued for the entry-level Maxx, with the range opening with the more-popular automatic model for 2023.

It follows the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail in losing a price-leading base model. This leaves the Kia Sportage as the last mid-size SUV to offer a manual transmission.

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2023 Mazda CX-5 pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.

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2023 Mazda CX-5 features

Maxx

Maxx Sport, in addition to Maxx

Touring, in addition to Maxx Sport

Touring Active, in addition to Touring

GT SP, in addition to Touring

Akera, in addition to GT SP

Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

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Like the current CX-5, engine options include a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre petrol mills, as well as a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.2-litre twin-turbocharged diesel.

Exclusive to the Maxx variant is the 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated ‘G20’ petrol engine, producing 115kW and 200Nm.

Stepping up to the naturally-aspirated ‘G25’ 2.5-litre engine – available on all CX-5 variants above the Maxx – sees power outputs rise to 140kW/252Nm.

The turbocharged ‘G35’ 2.5-litre petrol further boosts numbers to 170kW/420Nm, while the 2.2-litre ‘D35’ turbo-diesel produces 140kW/450Nm.

A six-speed automatic transmission is standard-fit across the CX-5 range.

Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:

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Safety

The entire Mazda CX-5 range is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2017.

This rating will expire at the end of 2023, in line with ANCAP’s six-year date-stamp limit. Mazda has not flagged any plans to submit the CX-5 for retesting under the latest criteria.

Six airbags (dual front, side and curtain) feature across the line-up.

Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

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Dimensions

The Mazda CX-5 has a wheelbase of 2700 millimetres, and is 4575mm long and 1845mm wide.

Variants with 17-inch alloy wheels are 1675mm high, while grades with larger 19-inch wheels are 1680mm tall.

It has a claimed 438-litre boot capacity, extending to 1340L with the rear seats folded.

Warranty and servicing

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As per the wider Mazda range, the CX-5 is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, along with a five-year roadside assistance program.

The service schedule for petrol CX-5 variants is 12 months or 15,000km, whichever occurs first. The diesel has a lower 12-month or 10,000km interval, as before.

Mazda offers capped-price servicing on the CX-5, covering the first five years or 50,000 kilometres.

Availability

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is on sale now.