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MazdaCX-5 (2012-2017)

Used only
Medium/Large SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£6,049Typical price

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The CX-5 is Mazda's answer to the likes of the Nissan Qashqai, Ford Kuga and Volkswagen Tiguan: it's a compact SUV or crossover, more of a family car than an all-out 4x4. Launched in 2012, it's promised to be practical, spacious and economical - does it live up to its promise on the road? Read on for our full review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

May 2024Last checked by Which?
May 2012First reviewed by Which?
May 2012Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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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
Seat space
Boot space

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 5-9 years

How we test model reliability 5-9 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.

Car reliability 10-15 years

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Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
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	Used only
Used price	£6,049 - £11,982
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	44.8 to 53.3mpg
Length	4,555mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,840mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,175mm
Height	1,670mm
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	11.95 m
On sale date	01 May 2012
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£12.46

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	2.2 SkyActiv-D Center-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 (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	12.46p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£82
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Medium
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	139
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	2000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	740kg
Engine test date	14 June 2012
Test programme	2012-2016

Engine two
Engine and trim name	2.0 Se-l 5DR
Fuel	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	13.9p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£77
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Medium
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	144
Official Euro emission level	Euro 5
Braked tow load (KG)	1800kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	690kg
Engine test date	16 October 2012
Car test programme	2012-2016

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