All new Mazda CX-5 2023
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The strong-selling Mazda CX-5 is set to gain more equipment and new colour choices next year, according to reported dealer information, but price rises to match. Show
The popular 2023 Mazda CX-5 family SUV is set to undergo an update in Australia early next year, with new features – and price rises – across the range. Information published on the Mazda CX-5 Club Australia Facebook group – confirmed by multiple Mazda dealers to customers – indicates an updated CX-5 range is due in showrooms early next year, with upgraded technology across the range, a new colour, and estimated price increases of at least $500. Mazda Australia is yet to announce the updates, however the car maker has followed a schedule of annual model upgrades in recent years – and has introduced five updates for the CX-5 in five years, many of which arrived in the first three months of each year. Above: The 2022 CX-5 in the defunct Snowflake White colour. Dealers have advised customers most or all models will receive USB-C charging points, a feature allowing the windows to be opened from the key fob (but not closed again), and a new $595 Rhodium White premium paint colour, replacing the no-cost Snowflake White currently available. The 10.25-inch infotainment screen currently exclusive to higher-end GT SP and Akera model grades is expected to flow down to the Touring, Touring Active and Maxx Sport – but the entry-level Maxx model is slated to retain its ageing 8.0-inch display. Wireless Apple CarPlay is also on the list of new additions – though it's not clear yet if this will be available on all models, or just those with the larger (and newer) infotainment screen. Price rises of $500 have been reported online, however these may be higher for some variants that receive more new features than others. Official details are due to be released closer to launch. No other changes are expected to the CX-5's appearance – following a facelift last year – or any other standard features or engine choices. The current range is priced from $32,390 to $53,880 plus on-road costs. The updated 2023 Mazda CX-5 is expected in Australian showrooms early next year. Stay tuned to Drive for more details closer to launch.  Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family. Read more about Alex Misoyannis The Mazda CX-5 has been carried forward to the 2023 model year and is still one of the most relevant offerings in the compact crossover SUV segment. Launched for a base MSRP of $26,700 and offered in eight trim configurations, this Mazda is a perfect choice for those who are looking for a comfortable and feature-packed SUV without breaking the bank. This 2023 model comes with no major changes from the outgoing 2022 model, apart from a new optional rhodium white exterior color palette. Both the naturally aspirated and turbocharged inline-4 engines are offered, and it is also one of the better offerings of the segment in terms of driving dynamics. Handsome styling and classy cabin design are part of the package, too. Competing with the Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Sportage, and Honda CR-V, here are 10 things you need to know before buying the 2023 Mazda CX-5. 10/10 Stylish Design
The matured styling of the older model years of the Mazda CX-5 has been carried forward to this 2023 iteration. Coming with the Kodo design philosophy, the 2023 CX-5 looks alluring even after more than five years of being in production. The sleek character lines, distinctive front grille, 19" alloy wheels, and subtle fender flares add to the design well.
If you get the 2.5 Turbo trim, you would be offered with gloss black grille, a more sporty wing & lower bumper, and gloss black 19" alloy wheels. The eight exterior colors and multiple exterior options in the form of bumper trim package, roof rack options, and a few more are offered too. We also like the LED headlights and taillights and the purposeful front-end design. The exterior dimensions are spot on for the segment too. 9/10 Luxurious And Thoughtful Cabin
The Mazda CX-5 has always been quite synonymous when it comes to interior design and overall quality, and the same ethos is carried forward unchanged to this model year as well. The heavy dose of premium-feeling leather and soft-touch plastics on the dashboard and door cards of the CX-5 will make you feel like you are in a premium European SUV.
The higher trim configurations come with full black Caturra Brown Nappa leather as standard. However, there are six different color and upholstery options, some of which are not offered for the lower trims. The silver and chrome accents, chunky leather-wrapped steering wheel, and well-integrated infotainment screen add to the luxury feel too. 8/10 Towing Capacity Could Have Been Better
If you intend to tow with your compact crossover SUV, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 will disappoint you very much. The naturally aspirated inline-4 and the turbocharged inline-4 engines offer a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. This turned out to be slightly lower than many of the segment rivals out there. However, the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan is still the worst of the lot when it comes to the towing front, as it can only tow a maximum of 1,500 lbs. 7/10 Rear Seat Isn't The Most Spacious
The cabin space has been a mixed bag for this generation of the Mazda CX-5 and that sees no changes with the 2023 CX-5 as well. Step into the rear seat, and you would be disappointed with the shoulder room of 54.8". As a result, having three passengers in the rear seat is going to be a little difficult. However, the headroom and legroom are comparable to the rivals.
The cargo capacity of 30.9 is pretty disappointing too since the Honda CR-V has 39.2 cu ft and Hyundai Tucson has 38.7 cu ft of cargo space. Nevertheless, the front seat is superb in terms of space and comfort. There are many cubbyholes and storage options in the cabin too. 6/10 Two Engine ChoicesThe lower six trim configurations come with the 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G DOHC inline-4 with cylinder deactivation and this engine comes mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic and AWD drivetrain. It produces 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque and the 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times turned out to be better than most rivals.
However, if you want a bit more grunt, we would recommend you to get the Turbo trims which come with the 2.5-liter turbocharged SKYACTIV-G inline-4 engine producing 256 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. The 0-60 MPH comes in just 6.2 seconds and the quarter-mile is done in 14.9 seconds. Both the 6-speed automatic and AWD drivetrain remains unchanged for the Turbo trims too. 5/10 Pretty Fuel Efficient Most of the vehicles from the Mazda stable come with the same 2.5-liter engine and the 6-speed automatic transmission as standard. The naturally aspirated engine under the hood of the CX-5 helps to punch out 24 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highways.
The combined gas mileage of 30 MPG is on par with some of the rivals, however, both the Subaru Forester and Hyundai Tucson offered superior combined gas mileage. If you get the turbocharged engine, the fuel efficiency drops to 22 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highways. 4/10 Comprehensive List Of Safety Features The 2023 Mazda CX-5 comes packed with all the driver-assistance features as standard. This includes automated emergency braking, forward collision monitoring, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and blindspot monitoring system.
Basic safety features like ABS, airbags, traction control, stability control, tire pressure monitoring system and reverse camera are offered too. The car is mostly constructed in high tensile steel and aluminum and that would have helped the CX-5 to achieve an overall crash safety rating of 5 stars in the NHTSA crash test. 3/10 Decent Warranty And Reliability Even though the warranty coverage is not as impressive as the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, it is still quite good. The 2023 CX-5 comes with a limited warranty of three years or 36,000 miles and a powertrain warranty of five years or 60,000 miles. However, there is no complimentary maintenance coverage on offer. According to the NHTSA, we are also happy to report that the 2023 Mazda CX-5 received no customer complaints and recalls. Even the outgoing 2022 model received no recalls. When it comes to the JD Power rating, the older 2021 Mazda CX-5 received an overall consumer rating of 82 out of 100, which turned out to be better than Forester, RAV4, and Equinox. 2/10 Reassuring Braking Performance
The braking is done with the help of 4-wheel disc brakes and a host of other advanced braking features. As a result, the driver wouldn't feel tensed when a sudden braking need arises. The 12.6" front rotors and 11.9" rear rotors are reasonably large for the segment and that helps the CX-5 to come to a complete halt from 70 mph in 185 feet.
The braking features like automated emergency braking, ABS with EBD, brake assist, hill hold control, and electric parking brakes are standard for all the trims as well. However, both the Volkswagen Tiguan and Hyundai Tucson offered lower 70-0 mph braking distance than the 2023 CX-5. 1/10 A 10.3" Infotainment System All the trims of the 2023 Mazda CX-5 come with the 10.3" infotainment display that is neatly integrated into the center of the dashboard. This infotainment comes packed with features such as Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM radio, navigation, and Bluetooth connectivity. The infotainment is very smooth and easy to use and the rotary dial that is attached to the center console makes the user experience quite fuss-free. The Mazda Connected Services is included as standard and that helps in remote vehicle starting and other functionalities. There is a Bose 10-speaker audio system with higher trims too. Is there going to be a 2023 Mazda CXThe 2023 CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition continues to offer exclusive styling with Polymetal Gray exterior paint color and an option between black leather with red stitching or red leather interior.
Is there a new CXJanuary 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.
What changed in 2023 Mazda CXThis 2023 model comes with no major changes from the outgoing 2022 model, apart from a new optional rhodium white exterior color palette. Both the naturally aspirated and turbocharged inline-4 engines are offered, and it is also one of the better offerings of the segment in terms of driving dynamics.
What is the difference between the 2022 and 2023 Mazda CXThe 2023 Mazda CX-50 has better engine performance than the 2022 Mazda CX-5, with a combined fuel economy rating of 27 mpg compared to the CX-5's 26 mpg.
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