A mild massage for the long-serving CX-5 sees the line-up comprise Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, GT SP and Akera variants. Power remains from 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre petrol or 2.5-litre turbo petrol units in front- or all-wheel drive. Some new colours, features and technology is now available

Mazda has given its CX-5 another update. It now offers even more equipment, a refined driving experience (courtesy of a more rigid body) and greater technology and safety levels.

The Hiroshima-based brand’s subtly updated CX-5 medium SUV is now available in six trim grades, two transmission choices, four engines and the choice of front- and all-wheel drive.

Following the example set by the Mazda6, the updated Mazda CX-5 range has arrived Down Under lead by the new GT SP.

MAZDA Australia's beloved CX-5 has scored a kit upgrade for the 2020 model year, headlined by the Off-Road Traction Assist being added to all AWD variants.

Mazda Australia will add the turbocharged petrol engine from the CX-9 and Mazda6 to its CX-5 medium SUV line-up as part of a model year update that rolls into showrooms in December 2018.

The best-selling SUV in Australia is Mazda’s CX-5, and the company has tweaked its mid sizer by boosting outputs for the diesel engine and increasing the standard equipment list.