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MazdaCX-5 (2017-)

Available new
Medium/Large SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
2017 model + 2021 update tested

£30,130Typical price

Test score

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Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Dec 2025Last checked by Which?
Jan 2018First reviewed by Which?
Jun 2017Released

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Build quality
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years. A car cannot be a Best Buy if: It's available to buy new and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and has a 5-9-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and launched less than five years ago and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars of less.

Model reliability 5-9 years

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Brand reliability 0-4 years

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Petrol reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

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Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

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Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Medium/Large SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£30,130 - £42,159
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	36.7 to 47.9mpg
Length	4,550 to 4,575mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,840 to 1,845mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,115mm
Height	1,680mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	12 m
On sale date	01 June 2017
Model years tested	2017 model + 2021 update tested
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£13.50

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	e-SKYACTIV-G 194 Takumi SKYACTIV-Drive
Fuel type	Mild-Petrol-Hybrid
Capacity and power	2.5-litre (194hp)
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	56 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	16.67p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£75
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	175
Official fuel economy: WLTP	37.2
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	2000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	01 August 2023
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	SKYACTIV-D 184 Sports-Line Plus AWD SKYACTIV-Drive
Fuel	Diesel
Capacity and power	2.2-litre (184hp)
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Fuel tank capacity	58 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	16.71p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£82
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Low
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	192
Official fuel economy: WLTP	42.8
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	2100kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	08 July 2022
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine and trim name	SKYACTIV-D 150 ADVANTAGE
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	2.2-litre (150hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	56 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	13.5p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£80
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Low
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	155
Official fuel economy: WLTP	50.4
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	2000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	15 December 2021
Car test programme	2017

Engine four
Engine and trim name	Skyactiv-G 165 Exclusive-line
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	2-litre (165hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	56 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	15.38p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Extremely High
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	162
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1800kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	16 November 2018
Car test programme	2017

Engine five
Engine and trim name	Skyactiv D 150 Exclusive line
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	2.2-litre (150hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	56 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	14.17p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£61
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Medium
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	163
Official fuel economy: NEDC	56.5
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	2000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	12 September 2017
Car test programme	2017

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