We are quite happy we upgraded to our CX5.
The driving experience is fine.
All accessories are great but would like some air vent to the back seats.
There is a good amount of space but not as big as we need for 1 child & a dog.
With a pram in the back there is not much more space for other things unless we leave it out.
Overall though, good small family car.

The Mazda CX-5 is a pleasure to drive, I have the diesel sport model and it has plenty of guts and is still extremely economical. I went from a V6 Kluger to the Mazda CX5 and have never looked back. It is perfect for us as a family of 4, with various kids always in and out of it. There is heaps of room in the boot and we never feel cramped in the cabin. Many years ago I had a Mazda 3 which I loved but, I prefer being higher off the road. I purchased the car second hand at the end of a friends lease, and it drives and feels like a new car still

Love the car! The interior is very nice and the seating is way beyond comfortable. It’s speed is great and even has an extra little button to push on the pedal to go faster! It has USB plugs and aux to play my music through the speakers. I love the phone features and makes my drives easy!

It drives well, I've driven dozens of cars and this has a great feel. Responsive, fast acceleration, very fuel efficient, comfortable.
Its big enough to fit the family, dog and groceries but not so big that you struggle to fit through indoor car parks. Alot of the SUVs on the market are just monsters. This is a compact SUV, just perfect.

Absolutely love my car! Fantastic on fuel, smooth to drive and comfortable. Great amount of space for the size, quiet. Has enough leg room and space for everyone. Had a few issues with dashboard lights. Looks great in black, great accessories come standard. Floor mats are hard to change only complaint .

Love my CX-5, great size, drives well.
Could probably use more power for over taking (maybe the new ones have changed)
Gear stick seems to be a bit sticky.
Haven't had any issues apart from the battery due to i-stop - make sure you call Mazda if your battery dies mine was still in warranty.

Vehicle is good BUT!!!

What is Mazada trying to hide?

Mazda use Takata airbags. Takata airbags can and HAVE injured and killed people. We own a 2014 Mazda, it is not on a recall list at present but the ACCC say it could be in future. Too late to tell us if it kills us.
I have contacted Mazda Australia by phone and in writing seeking assurance our car has safe airbags. NO Response. Makes you think we have a problem.
Pass this on to anyone you know with a Mazda and get them to contact Mazda, not just their dealer but Mazda Australia before it’s too late.

I have the base model. Nothing to fancy but really a reliable and spacious SUV for a small family. lots of leg spaces at the rear seats. a pleasure to drive and quite fuel efficient. I don't really like the Auto stops model, but you can always turn it off.

I've had this car (the AWD version) now for almost two years, and it's been a very good vehicle. The handling and driving is good, although it can be a little noisy. Interior is good for the price, with decent space and a useful bluetooth connection. The main issue I've had was with the battery for the stop-start engine, which failed and had to be replaced for about $600. The battery failure isn't unreasonable, considering the vehicle was 4 years old, but it is disappointing. Overall, I would recommend this car for those looking for a second-hand SUV. It's a quality car that is well priced, drives well and has good features.

A pleasure to drive, lots of get up and go for an SUV. Comfortable driving position, although visibilty is sometimes a pain due to the thick pillars either side of the windscreen. Stylish interior with a well laid out dash, easy controls and a laggy but useful built in GPS. Has been very reliable and fuel efficient.

I bought this car as my second car from my friend coz second hand car is dirty cheap although not so cheap compared with other brand. Love the automatic head light and wiper.
Driving experience：Basically, it is flawless for driving. I enjoy it so much.
However, there are several cons: Fuel consuming is not as expected. Higher than expected. Interior is ordinary but worth the money.

Easy to drive and park, fits 1 baby seat, two boosters at the back and has a good sized boot. A tank of premium petroleum costs about $60 to fill. Mazda service costs about $200 for a normal service. A good, reliable family car. I like the space and legroom

Handles like a car though noise is a little bit noticeable. As it's a 1st generation 2.0 litre engine, it is quite underpowered which Mazda fixed in the later models. The upside is petrol costs are kept to a minimum. Features and layout are top notch though rear occupant lacks important air vents. Extremely reliable and haven't had issues after purchasing it second hand for a year.

Purchased the car new when they first came out,only had 10 days left on the warranty when an exterior side panel began to lift off.
We were told it must be a faulty panel clip and rather than the 10 minutes to fix it,it took 1.5 hours.We were told to keep a close eye on it
In case it happened again.
Just wondering if the whole car was put together with faulty clips.We certainly hope not!!

This car is great on fuel and easy to drive. We absolutely love the reverse camera and space. Economical car great for dogs, groceries & the whole family. Would highly recommend this car to anyone wanting something bigger but not a 4WD. can't say a bad thing about this car.

My Cx5 is totally reliable. It is very economic to run, costing approx $70 per fortnight & i get 670km for that. It is quite, smooth & powerful. Theres been no issue with getting in & out of tight parking spots or traffic. When seated in the car you are right up high & can see all around making you feel so much safer. The interior looks like it should be in a luxary car. The displays are bright & easy to read. The reverse camera is precise & the touch screen & bluetooth so handy. My friends, work colleagues & even the local police all want to get a Cx5, they say it looks great. Its a big suv that has the economy of a smaller car. So far its worth every cent.