The Family-Friendly Benefits of the Mazda CX-5

September 23, 2024

Why this best-selling SUV can be your new long-lasting family car.

There are some features that are essential for young parents looking for new cars in Brisbane: spacious interiors, strong safety features, reliable performance. These are just a few of the traits that have helped make the Mazda CX-5 the best-selling family SUV in Australia.

The 2023 VFacts new car sales report ranks the Mazda CX-5 as Australia’s best-selling mid-sized SUV and the eighth best-selling new car in general. For the Mazda CX-5, this isn’t a new development: it previously held the title of Australia’s best-selling SUV for seven consecutive years from 2012 – 2019. In 2023, more than 23,000 Australians bought a Mazda CX-5, and much of this SUV’s popularity comes from its well-deserved reputation as a family-friendly option.

If you’ve been looking for a safe and trustworthy vehicle, Aspley Mazda is sure to have the car for you. Our range of new and used cars in Brisbane includes generously-sized, family-friendly vehicles like the Mazda CX-5 and more. Here’s our guide to the features and pros of this popular Mazda model for you and your whole family.

Mazda CX-5 grades

The Mazda CX-5 occupies the space between affordability and luxury, the perfect mid-way point for families that need quality room and features but don’t need the most expensive model out.

There’s the Maxx model, which is the entry-level car in the range but still has enough features to suit most families, including cruise control and a touchscreen infotainment system. The Maxx Sport builds on the Maxx’s design with some additional features like enhanced interiors and upgraded air conditioning. There’s also the mid-range Touring model, the GT SP and the top-of-the-line Akera.

Family-friendly CX-5 features

While anyone can enjoy the CX-5’s features, this Mazda model has several characteristics and special features that make it the perfect car for young families. If you’re a parent with young children, here are some qualities that help make the CX-5 such a perfect long-term family choice:

A spacious interior

The CX-5 has a spacious and comfortable yet elegant interior. The 2024 version comes with 41 inches of front legroom and 39.6 inches of rear legroom along with 39 inches of front and rear headroom in models with the moonroof. It includes a generous amount of cargo space – 59.3 cubic feet all up with the rear seats folded and the floorboards down. It’s easy to fit three child seats across the back row of the 2022 CX-5.

Exceptional safety features

The Mazda CX-5 makes safety its highest priority, with some of the best safety features on the market now standard across the top of its range. Features include High Beam Control (HBC), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), Tyre Pressure Monitor (TPMS) and Smart City Brake Support (SCBS). These features are designed to cover all your bases when driving and make for a safer ride for your whole family. The Akera model also includes a 360° View Monitor feature that lets you keep your eyes on all sides of the car.

Child-proof locks and accessories

The CX-5 includes ISOFIX/LATCH anchors for securing child seats, plus rear door child safety locks that prevent rear doors from being opened from the inside.

Connectivity and entertainment

The built-in navigation system assists with directions so that you can keep your eyes on the road for your family’s sake. You can also connect your phone to your speaker using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, providing access to apps, music and other forms of entertainment during long car rides.

LCD Multi-information display

Driving with the whole family in the car can be a distracting experience at times. The TFT LCD multi-information display, standard on all grades, projects essential information in full colour with crystal clarity.

Efficient performance

This Mazda model comes with a high level of performance backed by AWD capability. Every element, from the engine through to the chassis, has been designed to provide a ride without compromise.

Versatility and affordability

Like many Mazda models, the CX-5 is available in a range of grades ranging from entry-level to a touch more luxurious, to suit all sorts of budgets.

Find your Mazda CX-5 at Aspley Mazda

For more than 50 years, the Aspley Mazda team has been providing our local community with the highest-quality new Mazda, demo cars and used cars in Brisbane. A family-owned and operated business, we’re proud to stock Mazda’s entire vehicle range as well as a wide range of used vehicle makes and models.

Our passion for customer-service is second-to-none, which is why we include attentive and personalised service. Our in-house finance team can help you organise quick and competitive finance and insurance.

If you’d like to find out more and check out our new cars in Brisbane for yourself, visit our caryard at 1441-1461 Gympie Road, Aspley or book a test drive.