The 2020 Mazda CX-5 has been launched in Australia with focuses on added safety, off-road ability and even greater driving comfort. Priced from $30,980 plus on-road costs, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 continues to rival cars such as the Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson.
Although not a major update, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 adds a whole host of upgrades to one of Australia’s best-selling SUVs. Most noticeable is the addition of Mazda’s ‘Polymetal Grey’ colour from the new Mazda3 and CX-30, which costs an extra $500.
Now standard on all all-wheel drive models is a system called ‘Off-Road Traction Assist’, which electronically locks the rear differential for greater off-road ability. While most buyers won’t use this function, it is very much a nice to have feature.
Other changes include greater noise and vibration suppression including a 10 per cent improvement in low frequency sound absorption, a cylinder deactivation display in the centre screen for the non-turbo 2.5-litre petrol engine, night-time pedestrian functionality to the car’s automatic emergency braking, a larger centre screen for the Maxx grade, new badging and Mazda’s new key fob design.
As before, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 is available in five models in Australia. The entry point to the range is the Maxx, which is equipped with kit such as auto emergency braking (forward and reverse), blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, auto high beam, auto LED lighting and wipers, electric-folding mirrors, a leather steering wheel and gearknob, 17-inch steel wheels and an 8.0-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Above the Maxx sits the Maxx Sport (from $36,290), which adds 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control with rear air vents, LED front fog lights, paddle shifters, inbuilt satellite navigation, an auto-dimming rear view mirror and a rear centre armrest with USB charging ports.
The Touring (from $40,980) sits above the Maxx Sport, and adds faux-leather and suede trim, a heads-up display, front parking sensors, keyless entry and start with auto-folding mirrors and traffic sign recognition tech, which informs drivers of speed limits.
The GT (from $46,090) adds 19-inch alloy wheels, cornering headlights, a sunroof, an electric tailgate, leather upholstery, powered front seats with driver’s memory functionality, heated front seats and a 10-speaker Bose sound system.
Atop the CX-5 is the Akera (from $48,330), which adds unique 19-inch alloy wheels, a 360-degree parking camera, Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam, ventilated front seats, Nappa leather upholstery, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel, a 7.0-inch digital driver’s display, LED ambient lighting, a frameless rear mirror and wood door and dashboard inserts.
Four drivetrains are available for the 2020 Mazda CX-5: a 115kW/200Nm 2.0-litre petrol, a 140kW/252Nm 2.5-litre petrol with cylinder deactivation for greater fuel economy, a 170kW/420Nm turbocharged 2.5-litre petrol and a 140kW/450Nm 2.2-litre twin-turbo diesel. The 2.0-litre is front-wheel drive and can be had with a six-speed manual on the Maxx – the rest are all-wheel drive and only available with a six-speed automatic.
2020 Mazda CX-5 pricing (plus on-road costs):
Maxx 2.0-litre manual FWD: $30,980
Maxx 2.0-litre automatic FWD: $32,980
Maxx 2.5-litre automatic AWD: $35,980
Maxx Sport 2.0-litre automatic FWD: $36,290
Maxx Sport 2.5-litre automatic AWD: $39,290
Maxx Sport 2.2-litre turbo diesel automatic AWD: $42,290
Touring 2.5-litre automatic AWD: $40,980
Touring 2.2-litre turbo diesel automatic AWD: $43,980
GT 2.5-litre automatic AWD: $46,090
GT 2.5-litre turbo automatic AWD: $48,590
GT 2.2-litre turbo diesel automatic AWD: $49,090
Akera 2.5-litre automatic AWD: $48,330
Akera 2.5-litre turbo automatic AWD: $50,830
Akera 2.2-litre turbo diesel automatic AWD: $51,330
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