2022 Mazda CX-5
The 2022 Mazda CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD is a stylish, nearly new SUV offering premium comfort and reliable performance. Perfect for South African buyers seeking affordability without compromising quality, this vehicle combines luxury with practicality at an attractive price.
Powered by a efficient 2.0L SKYACTIV-G petrol engine with 156 Hp, it features a smooth CVT transmission for effortless driving. With a fuel consumption of only 7.2 L/100km, it offers impressive efficiency for daily commutes and longer journeys. The SUV comfortably seats five across five doors, making it ideal for families or leisure outings.
Located in Woodmead East, Midrand, Gauteng, this Mazda CX-5 is available for immediate viewing and test drives. Whether you’re looking to buy new or used, enjoy competitive finance deals and price comparisons. Visit today to experience the best price on this affordable, high-quality SUV for sale in South Africa.
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Mazda CX-5
Mazda’s CX-5 sits right in the thick of South Africa’s cutthroat family SUV market, squaring up to the Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Nissan X-Trail. This is the SUV for someone who wants a genuinely upmarket feel but doesn’t care about a badge war. You’ve got petrol and diesel options, automatic or CVT gearboxes, and a price spectrum that’s almost comically broad. There are 27 active listings running from R169,900 to R664,800, but the real meat sits above R400k — that’s where you’ll find the newer, more desirable examples. With twelve new and fifteen used units in the mix, you’re not short on choices, whether you’re hunting low-mileage or a real bargain. The 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD stands out as the one most buyers will see on dealer floors — ten listings, priced from R419,900 up to R664,800. If you’re trawling the used market, you’ll spot models from 2016 to 2026 with an average of 52,636 km, which is decent value if you pack smart. For those pounding the N1 or N3, the 2.2DE AWD Akera diesel makes sense, thanks to its affordable price bracket (R269,900 to R329,900) and solid torque. Where the CX-5 pulls ahead of the X-Trail is with its interior: materials feel thoughtfully chosen, not just thrown together for a price point, and that’s the point when you’re spending R500k-plus. The RAV4 comes close on refinement, but Mazda still has the edge in how the cabin’s physical controls and materials gel — on paper at least, it’s what the CX-5 should have been from the start.
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Mazda’s always played a different hand in South Africa. You don’t buy one because you can’t afford a Golf or a Corolla, and you’re not chasing a German badge either. It’s what the Mazda should have been from the start: a step above the everyday, without the Euro tax. If you scan the 88 models listed, from a budget-friendly R98,500 up to a slightly eyebrow-raising R1,049,200, you’ll see the sweet spot sits right where it matters for real buyers — between R135k and R470k. That’s the territory where families weigh up boot space versus monthly repayments, not badge envy. Seventy of those cars are used, which says more about Mazda’s reputation for holding value than it does about showroom shortages. Hyundai and Kia are breathing down Mazda’s neck in every segment, while Honda circles the hatch and SUV territory, but Mazda’s carved out a loyal corner. The CX-5 is the backbone here, with 27 options starting at R169,900 and topping out at R664,800. It’s the SUV that finally made Mazda a serious contender for folks who’d never have considered the badge before. The Mazda 2 hatch is the sensible gateway — 20 listings, kicking off at R134,900. Need something perched higher? The CX-3 sits between R189,000 and R459,400, doing the urban crossover thing. The BT-50 bakkie? Ten listings, but it’s a niche call against the Ranger and Hilux — you’d have to want to be different. SUVs dominate Mazda’s range, hatchbacks come next, and most engines are petrol, which tracks with what buyers actually want. Where Mazda really edges out Hyundai and Kia is in the cabin: tactile buttons, solid-feeling plastics, and seat comfort that puts rivals on notice. On paper at least, that’s what keeps Mazda buyers coming back.
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