Mazda's plate clearance sale has savings of up to $4000 depending on the grade.
This makes the CX-5 Maxx ~$9000 cheaper than a base model RAV4 GX.
Mazda CX-5 MY24 from $37,990 Drive-Away (Save up to $4000) @ Mazda
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I have 2016 CX-5 Petrol 2.5L AWD. Very reliable and I still love it. Service's once a year and it's still very zippy to drive. It may be basic tech, but can give competition to most cars in the price range in agility and pick-up. Fuel consumption is slightly higher though.
It has CarPlay. That’s all the tech you really need.
that plus a good set of cameras is really all the tech i care for, everything else that beeps at you it just annoying.
Even that's borderline. I have carplay and never use it anymore. A good quality magnetic phone holder with wireless charging and a Bluetooth connection is all you need.
Grab a wireless CarPlay dongle if your car doesn’t support it, game changer.
I travel and rent cars for work all the time. The mazda iteration of carplay/AA is almost the worst, only beaten by Haval and the other Chinese junk cars hitting the market. Their ICE is well behind the curve.
I am happy if it has air conditioning and electric windows.
how much will this sell for after 1 year with 10-15k km? 30?
On FB marketplace people are asking ~ 35k
That is probably not for the entry level model?
Sometimes they ask this much even for the entry level model…
Nah. China finally putting good pressure and hopefully this will come down another 10K.
This is obviously better than an MG ZS petrol (or whatever the cheap 20K Chinese SUV is) but it sure as hell isn't nearly $15K better.
I recently test drive both and very different cars. CX-5 felt a lot larger, pros and cons for each.
Yeah the MG is a very cheap car you can't compare that way. However anyone new to the market I would skip this and move to EV otherwise still want Ice, then a Toyota not Mazda
Not so good fuel economy.. takes more than 9l/100k in local driving
lol I used to have a CR-V (2.4L 4A) and was getting 13l/100km in city driving.
Yeah that car is even more expensive to run.. I've quoted the best possible mileage for cx5, degrades easily if you don't care much about fuel efficiency while driving..
It's interesting to see most cars with good reliability come when bad fuel efficiency..
Buy the naturally aspirated 2.5L + 6AT + AWD without Cylinder Deactivation. Don't get turbo if you don't need the power and drive short distances. It's well put together machine, old school but functioning but space is a downside… fuel efficiency is never Mazda's key competency (Skyactiv-G engine has very high thermal efficiency though - car is heavy and don't work well in start/stop traffic and hilly areas…)
If taken care of with regular maintenance, this car can last well over 400,000KMs with original transmission (change the transmission fluid, it has a dipstick), saw some in US east went over 1M KMs…
Wish I could upvote more than once, just for the mention of transmission service!
I cant seem to find this option of "6AT without cylinder deactivation" through the build options
The base model is 2.0L and doesn't have AWS
The G25 Maxx Sport is "Skyactiv G 2.5l Petrol AWD Auto" but in the technology specs it has cylinder deactivationHow do I get this option you mention please?
Mazda = Goood cars. I got my CX-8, 7-seater, brand new, for $42k in Feb 2024.
What's the difference between cx8 and cx9, besides math?
Not much difference. CX-8 is 300mm shorter but still a 7 seater (back row is tight). We love our 2019 CX-8 Diesel - much more powerful that the petrol variant and gets 6.6l/100kms. Great car!
Cx-9 is turbo, bigger and 9l per hundred consumption instead of 8l per 100km for the cx-8 AND a lot more expensive so def not with it, not value for money
RAV4 makes more sense, hybrid powertrain far superior to 2.0L NA in CX-5. Plus resale is superior. After 3 years, maximum private resale values are:
CX-5 Maxx 2WD auto - 81% ($2146/year depreciation)
RAV4 GX hybrid 2WD - 91% ($1056/year depreciation)Now factor in money spent on fuel per year:
CX-5 $1524 @ 13000km/year @ $1.70/L
RAV4 $1038 @13000km/year @ $1.70/LAgree completely. I have a cruiser and the fuel savings real world are phenomenal.
Add to that the capped price arrive at $260 a year
To me it’s a no brainer
Yes but the RAV4 was surprisingly crap to drive
Mazda isn't exciting either, at this price point.. you're essentially buying an appliance.
Don't disagree. Family SUVs are appliances on wheels.
2.5T vs top spec RAV4, still offer marginally better driving dynamics. Toyota steering wheel feedback is terrible.
You forgot to factor in the cost of replacing the hybrid battery…
Rav4 hybrid is towards at the end its life cycle. The resale is not accurate and over inflated by idiots who waited 12 months plus to get them and also majority are fleet cars that being resold by dealership. Maybe 2025 will be the last year of the current gen rav4.
Also its not worth much when the battery warranty expires.
Better off with an Outlander with 10 year warranty or newer hybrid models other brands such as kia/Hyundai or even a BYD.Is the Outlander 10 yr warranty transferrable to new owners though? Also CX5 is at end of lifecycle too so aren't they in the same boat?
Yes they are can be transfered to a new pwener, you just have to make sure the car has been serviced at Mitsubishi. And the intervals are 15,000kms which is good.
The capped price service pricing is comparable to toyota.Correct mazda cx5 is end of life cycle, like the rav4 which came out at 2019. Great hybrid tech though. The facelifted version will be annouced soon, nothing comfirmed
Cars towards the end of life cycle is the worse purchase brand new. As the value will drop when the new model comes out.
Looking forward to cx-50 with the rav4 hybrid power train. But thats probably gonna come out 2026.
Don't the Rav's start at about $50k though?
Agree. In general RAV4 is the better buy
Folks, please don’t buy this car. Barely anything has changed since 2017. Was good for that time. The engine on this Mazda also kind of feel loud and unrefined. Overall a reliable Car but nothing to write Home about. Shop around.
Mechanically still the 98% the same 2nd gen CX-5 for sure (except minor refinements, GVC? and how the AWD system split works).
Depending on what you want: Ain't broke, don't fix. Old school doesn't mean bad.
Ref: https://youtu.be/GQSXA2QqkNg for those hesitating
I guess that means parts wont be a problem.
I agree with you if it's around 2015-2017 was a good buy but not any longer
Most underrated feature is the Heads Up Display (works with Apple Maps), it's actually quite good,
The touch screen is a good size and easy to use.
Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic AlertDownside is the AEB is more to reduce the impact of a collision, not prevent one, but many will see this as a positive.
The iStop is also junk\rubbish.Very nice car to drive and lots of space.
Only main neg is the base model does not have rear air-vents
Thanks op bought 2
6 months ago had my eyes set on buying a Cx5, however after test driving Tesla and BYD, I've moved on from ICE totally.
Going for Xpeng G6.Xpeng is very good if I'm a new car buyer would also consider out of ICE as well
Outdated
Overpriced
UnderwarrantiedNeed i say more
Alternatives? RAV4 is much more expensive, Haval is built with cheap materials. Honda has almost left the ozzie market. VW Tiguan is more expensive to buy and service. Not much choice, really.
An alternative is don’t buy an SUV
I'd love not to buy an SUV and I really like Skoda Octavia liftback or wagon form-factor but car manufacturers just stopped making cars of this type. There's Mazda 6 wagon but it doesn't make sense to buy it as it costs just as much as CX5, less fuel efficient, and harder to sell due to it being a non-SUV. Car manufacturers aren't leaving us any choice but to buy an SUV if one wants a large boot with fold down seats.
Don't buy SUV, get a EV consider the Chinese brands not Tesla eg. BYD, Xpeng, Zeekr, Chery and Deepblue
Theres 7 seater BEV but will cost you atm
Hyundai/Kia?
Kia Sportage costs the same but CX5 looks nicer and feels more premium inside
Have owned CX9 and CX8, mazda make nice cars , the interior and the cars feel more premium that what they cost . They are a bit long in the tooth as the interiors while looking luxurious are a bit old school, but hey i like it.
Got our 2014 cx5-maxx 2.5L AWD for $30,000 cash back in the days
Still drives perfect to the day as when it was new
Bloody inflation!
Yeah that's a good buy. I got my RAV4 2004 for 29k I think…. 320k later… still going.
I'm still driving my 2007 Mazda 3, to this day the best money I've spent.
Same boat here
See the problem is they haven't improved much since. And also the reliable Mazda and Toyota were from mid 2000s to mid 2010s.
Since around 2015-2017 it's been Stagnant and costs just went up
Good to know! Been so happy that I was considering sticking with Mazda as I'd like to upgrade in the next year or two, but seeing all the comments might do a bit more shopping around.
Any thoughts on the diesel cx5s? Wife has a basically 99% freeway commute. Thought the earlier ones had some issues but happy to go either way
Mazda petrols are amazing
Mazda diesels are ticking time bombs, avoidMazda diesel is the one to avoid.
Will the cruise control of the base model slow down the vehicle going downhill? Thanks
Does on my GT-SP
How much for a Manual Transmission?
MG SUV cheaper and more tech.
If u buy an mg over this …. 🤣
There is a reason why it's cheaper. China Vs Japan build quality
Once you take an MG or other Chinese cars for a test drive, you’ll quickly understand why they’re cheaper. Cheap, shiny, easily scratched plastic ("Piano Black"), uncomfortable seats, low-quality seat fabric, and more.
This applies to EVs, too. I recently test drove a BYD Atto 3, which isn't a cheap car, but I was disappointed by how uncomfortable the headrests are. They aren’t adjustable, unlike any other car I’ve owned (European, Korean, or Japanese), and the natural position is uncomfortable, pushing the head forward. The Chinese manufacturers don’t seem to care - it's the small details they just turn a blind eye to.
I felt the opposite, Chinese cars were more refined, quieter, more tech, better built, less squeaks, better materials.
Not really. Sit in Japanese or European car straight after sitting in an MG. Ignore the fancy interface on the entertainment system because that has no bearing on the quality of the car. Pay attention not just to the quality of the materials but also the execution. Most obvious thing to me in MG's is the seat stitching is usually uneven. They even skimp on the seat fabric. They maybe skimp 5-10% here and there in almost imperceptible ways but it all adds up. MG's are definitely built to a price.
@Blargman2001: I drive Toyota so I don't have skin in this, the interior is hardly anything to write home about. hard plastic, cheap dash, dull cloth trim. you don't buy it for the interior. you can't seriously compare the finish of a car that's half the price of a Toyota (with a cheap interior) and complain it feels cheap
@Dollar Dreamer: I didn't say MG are crap. They're good value of you want cheap motoring. BYD, Haval, GWM etc. are all the same. They cut corners just enough to make it seem like they're giving the same value as Japanese for less, but in reality you are still getting less.
the natural position is uncomfortable, pushing the head forward
Did you know that car makers do this for obese people car markets apparently. I think even the original model 3 headrests couldn't be moved up and down
Tesla Model 3 headrests seems to be bad, too. However, it seems they can be taken out and turned around making them stick out less. And there's also a DIY way to bend them which provides an angle adjustment. At least something can be done. In BYD Seal and Atto it's racing car style seats which don't allow any modifications to the headrests as they're unibody with the seat.
I think Chinese cars could be designed for chinese built person. Maybe that's why head rest is not good for you.
I don't think the average Japanese person build is much different to the Chinese one. Yet the Japs are comfy whereas the Chinese are not. They could've just made normal adjustable headrests and lumbar support making seats suit any person. Maybe it's a couple of bucks more expensive so they cut the costs there.
With all the price drops, I'm really keen on buying a Chinese car whether ICE or EV but there's nothing to choose from - I'm not buying a car with uncomfortable seats no matter how much of a bargain it is.
You have to try Xpeng, Zeekr and Deepblue to make that call. They are more comfortable than BYD imo
I was truly impressed when I tried at the Sydney EV motorshow.
It was an eye opener
What's plate clearance?
When end of year hits.. they want to rid of cars from the last year … Ie they just trying to get rid of older cars sitting in their lots
Too many plates, so you donate them to the salvos, or Greek weddings
Is this an EV??
Yes its an Excellent Vehicle
It's PV
Just my thoughts, it's an ok price. Crazy how these used to be sub $30k. Prices are dropping though, dealers can't move stock. If you are patient, you might get a better deal for 2024 models in the new year.
Mazda servicing is relatively expensive and every 10,000km is very annoying. At least it's only once a year now. Earlier models were 6 months. That said, we find Kia and Hyundai servicing costs quite high as well, comparing Toyota Honda etc.
I don't know if this is a problem in the cx5 but our cx30 has a wonky fuel gauge. The analog gauge will be at 50%. Digital gauge is at 20%. So we have no idea which one it is and just end up filling the car when it reaches half tank.
They list service intervals as every 15,000kms for this particular car now, but some parts of the site still show 10,000.
Source is the compare tool on the mazda australia site under servicing costs.Due every 15,000 km but no longer than 12 months, whichever comes first.
I just purchased one I pick up next week, the dealer also added in 4 years of free servicing which sweetens the deal on top of the above discounts
What is free exactly? I'm sure if something requires replacing you pay for it.
If something requires replacing it should be under warranty, otherwise it would only be the consumables (e.g. oil, filters, etc) that are covered under the total service cost anyways
Mazda did a recall for the fuel gauge a few months ago, fixed with a software update.
10,000 service interval is best for longevity. If you're keeping the car for a long time thats what you want to go with. Manufacturers extend it for the convenience sell and because they know most owners won't still have the car when the warranty runs out.
Waiting for Chinese car brands bring down the prices of all other big car brands in 2025.
Their EVs are far superior. Just give it time. And hopefully the government not siding with Trump ruin our China relations then we get nothing and expensive sht cause of copying US with tariffs
If Dutton gets the seat I'm sure he will be US lapdog
clearance sale
Had to preorder and wait for over a year 3 years ago and now is on clearance?
What happened to the days where we used to laugh at car deals on OZB?
Everyone got ahead in life so car deals are in our budgets now.
Give it another 50yrs and deals for millionaires will be a regular thing lol
Are the ones sold in AU made in Japan?
Yes they are
Mazda 2 and 3 are not though.
Good resell value just like Apple.