Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM17,000 step from RM134,469 to RM151,469 does not buy extra pace: both CX-5s use a 162 hp, 213 Nm 2.0 litre petrol engine and reach 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds. It buys useful everyday kit instead, including front and rear Smart City Brake Support, blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera and power front seats with driver memory. The lower-priced car remains the rational pick if those aids are not priorities; the pricier trim is the one to stretch for if safety assistance matters.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if you want the same 162 hp drivetrain and 442-litre boot while saving RM17,000.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if front and rear autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera justify the RM17,000 extra.
Key differences
- Price: RM134,469 vs RM151,469.
- Autonomous braking: none vs Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) front and rear.
- Blind Spot Info System: not fitted vs fitted.
- Lane-keeping assist: no vs warning only.
- Front seats: manual adjustment vs power adjustment with driver’s memory.
- Parking assistance: rear four sensors and reverse camera vs front and rear sensors plus 360-degree camera.
2.0 2WD Mid
- RM134,469 purchase price.
- Same 162 hp and 213 Nm powertrain for RM17,000 less.
- No Smart City Brake Support, collision warning or lane-departure warning.
- No blind-spot monitoring.
- Manual front seats, no front parking sensors, 360-degree camera or paddle shifters.
2.0 2WD High
- Smart City Brake Support operates at the front and rear.
- Gets blind-spot monitoring, collision warning and lane-departure warning.
- Power front seats with driver memory, paddle shifters and a 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM17,000 more despite identical 162 hp, 213 Nm, 10.4-second 0-100 km/h performance and 442-litre boot space.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM134,469✓ | RM151,469 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive with Manual Shift and Sport mode | SkyActiv-Drive with Manual Shift and Sport mode |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 176 km/h | 176 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,550 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,588 kg | 1,588 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | 56 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 442 litres | 442 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/65R17 | 225/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/65R17 | 225/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 4 USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers | 8.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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2.0 2WD Mid vs 2.0 2WD High FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-5 or Mazda CX-5 better?
The RM151,469 CX-5 is better equipped, with front and rear autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning and a 360-degree camera. The RM134,469 CX-5 is better value if you do not need those features, as performance is identical.
What is the price difference?
The price difference is RM17,000: RM134,469 for the lower-priced CX-5 and RM151,469 for the higher-priced CX-5.
Does the pricier Mazda CX-5 have more power?
No. Both use a 1,998 cc naturally aspirated petrol four-cylinder producing 162 hp at 6,000 rpm and 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm, with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. Both reach 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds.
