UPDATE, July 2022: Mazda CX-5 hit by parts shortage, prices up
Mazda has removed the hands-free function for the power tailgate found on the flagship CX-5 GT SP and Akera, due to the semiconductor chip shortage.
The 'kick sensor' was a new addition for the 2022 Mazda CX-5, which landed in Australia in March, with recently-produced examples of the affected models reverting to an electric tailgate with button-only access.
A spokesperson for Mazda Australia said the change is due to the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage, which continues to affect the entire automotive industry.
"Global parts supply, factory closures and logistics issues continue to challenge automotive manufacturing, nevertheless we continue to work closely with our dealer partners to deliver customer orders as soon as possible," they said.
"Customers are encouraged to speak directly with their dealer to confirm availability and delivery estimates for their model of choice."
In addition, pricing has increased by $200 across the range.
Wheels has now driven the refreshed Mazda CX-5. You can find our coverage at the link below, and watch our video by hitting the play button above.
Our earlier story, first published in January 2022, has been updated to reflect the new information and continues below.
The story to here: 2022 Mazda CX-5 pricing and features
Snapshot
- New variants join the CX-5 range
- Prices increase over existing model across the board
- 2022 model on sale now
January 5, 2022: Mazda has officially announced pricing and specification details for the facelifted 2022 CX-5.
The updated medium SUV is on sale now, with price rises of up to $1300 and a slew of additional equipment over the outgoing model.
First revealed in September, the refreshed CX-5 has picked up a revised external design inspired by the smaller CX-30 and not-for-Australia CX-50 SUVs.
Along with the revised exterior, there is also a new rugged Touring Active grade and unique styling enhancements to the range-topping GT SP and Akera trims.
As first reported by Wheels in December, the update also sees the discontinuation of the familiar GT variant, as well as several AWD trims.
This includes the Maxx petrol AWD, Maxx Sport diesel AWD and Touring diesel AWD, with low customer sales understood to have led the decision.
A new powertrain is also on offer, in the form of the 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated engine, which is available in front-wheel-drive guise for the first time locally. This option is exclusive to the Maxx Sport, where it replaces the outgoing 2.0-litre mill.
Along with the retouched design and condensed line-up, other changes include; updated alloy wheel designs, steering and dynamic enhancements, NVH improvements, a new ‘S-shaped’ seat structure, the integration of fog lights into the headlamps, and an even-thinner space-saver spare wheel to cater for a newly adjustable rear cargo floor.
The refreshed CX-5 will be joined by the more-premium rear- and all-wheel-drive CX-60 later in 2022.
2022 Mazda CX-5 Australian pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
Model | Pricing |
---|---|
Maxx 2.0 FWD manual | $32,490 |
Maxx 2.0 FWD | $34,490 |
Maxx Sport 2.5 FWD | $38,290 |
Maxx Sport 2.5 AWD | $40,690 |
Touring 2.5 AWD | $42,580 |
Touring Active 2.5 AWD | $42,880 |
Touring Active diesel AWD | $45,880 |
GT SP 2.5 AWD | $48,990 |
GT SP 2.5 turbo AWD | $51,490 |
Akera 2.5 AWD | $50,880 |
Akera 2.5 turbo AWD | $53,480 |
Akera diesel AWD | $53,880 |
2022 Mazda CX-5 features
Maxx
17-inch alloy wheels |
Full-LED headlamps (new) |
Rain-sensing wipers |
Black cloth seats |
Head-up display (new) |
7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster (new) |
8-inch infotainment system |
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Digital radio |
Six speaker audio system |
Push-button start |
Rear parking sensors |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector |
Adjustable rear cargo floor (new) |
Tyre pressure monitoring system |
Rear cross-traffic alert |
Autonomous emergency braking – forward and reverse |
Automatic high beam |
Lane departure warning |
Lane-keep assist |
Adaptive cruise control. |
Maxx Sport
Dual-zone climate control |
Paddle shifters |
Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
Rear centre armrest storage with USB charging ports |
Satellite navigation |
Traffic sign recognition (new). |
Touring
Heated side mirrors |
Black suede/leather seat trim |
Wireless phone charging (new) |
Reversible floorboard in cargo area (new) |
Keyless entry |
Front parking sensors. |
Touring Active (new)
Unique styling with silver trim on the front and rear bumpers, and side skirts |
Lime green grille accent |
Lime green interior accents – seats and air vents |
17-inch alloy wheels (dark finish). |
GT SP
19-inch alloy wheels (black) |
10.25-inch widescreen infotainment system |
Adaptive front lighting system |
Sunroof |
Power tailgate |
Black leather seat trim with red stitching (new) |
Two-position driver’s seat memory function |
Six-way power-adjustable passenger seat |
10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat |
Heated front seats |
Bose audio system with 10 speakers |
Black side mirrors |
Traffic jam assist (new) |
LED interior lighting (new) |
Black headlining (new) |
Larger rear exhaust tailpipes (new) |
Red grille accent (new) |
Gloss black wheel cladding (new). |
Akera
19-inch alloy wheels |
360-degree camera system |
Adaptive LED headlamps (with 20 light segments, up from 11) |
Ventilated front seats |
Heated rear seats |
Heated steering wheel |
Brown nappa leather seat trim |
LED ambient lighting |
Frameless rear-view mirror |
Unique overhead console |
Real wood door and dashboard trim inserts |
Body-coloured wheel cladding and lower bumpers (new). |
Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
Like the outgoing CX-5, engine options will comprise of 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 petrol engine, producing 115kW of power and 200Nm of torque.
Stepping up to the naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre engine – available on all CX-5 variants above the Maxx – sees power outputs rise to 140kW/252Nm.
The turbocharged 2.5-litre petrol further boosts numbers to 170kWk/420Nm, while the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel outputs 140kW/450Nm.
A six-speed manual or automatic transmission is available on the Maxx, with the latter gearbox standard across the remainder of the range.
Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:
2.0 petrol FWD manual | 6.9L/100km |
2.0 petrol FWD | 6.9L/100km |
2.5 petrol FWD | 7.2L/100km |
2.5 petrol AWD | 7.4L/100km |
2.5 turbo-petrol AWD | 8.2L/100km |
2.2 turbo-diesel AWD. | 5.7L/100km |
Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Mazda range, the CX-5 is covered by the marque's five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty, along with a five-year roadside assistance program.
The service schedule for the CX-5 is 12 months or 10,000km, whichever occurs first, regardless of powertrain. In addition, Mazda offers capped priced servicing on the CX-5, covering the first five-years or 50,000 kilometres.
Availability
The updated 2022 Mazda CX-5 is on sale now.
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