Verdict
B
← Mazda CX-5 · 2017-Present · KF
Mazda CX-5 KF
Headline trim: 2.5 Skyactiv-G - 192 bhp, 0-62 in 8.5s.
BHP
192 bhp
0–60
8.5 s
Top speed
137 mph
MPG
32 mpg (US)
Used
$18,000-$41,000
Strengths
- Properly polished cabin (especially post-2022 facelift)
- Genuine refinement step on KE
- AWD with G-Vectoring Control
Weaknesses
- No hybrid in UK (CX-60 takes that role)
- Skyactiv-D 2.2 carbon build-up still
- Infotainment pre-2022 lag
Notable tech
- Second-gen CX-5 (KF)
- Skyactiv platform carryover
- Skyactiv-G 2.0 / 2.5 petrol (cylinder deactivation on 2.5)
- Skyactiv-D 2.2 diesel
- G-Vectoring Control / GVC Plus
- 2022 facelift refreshed cabin tech
Common issues
- Skyactiv-D 2.2 carbon build-up
- AWD coupling fluid leak
- Pre-2022 infotainment lag
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across KF's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.0 Skyactiv-G 165
BHP163
Torque213 Nm
0–6010.4 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
2.5 Skyactiv-G 194
BHP192
Torque258 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top137 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
2.2 Skyactiv-D 150
BHP148
Torque380 Nm
0–609.4 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
2.2 Skyactiv-D 184
BHP181
Torque445 Nm
0–608.9 s
Top129 mph
MPG (US)46 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT