MAZDA’S popular CX-5 mid-sized SUV has officially surpassed five million cumulative global sales since production commenced back in 2012.
The milestone places the CX-5 in exclusive company within the Mazda Motor Corporation, the model only the third to surpass the five-million sales market alongside the 323 and Mazda3.
To date, the CX-5 has been sold in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide, including in Australia where it remains a segment favourite.
Australian buyers have purchased 327,472 copies of the Mazda CX-5 since launch, meaning our market accounts for 6.6 per cent of all CX-5 sales to date.
The model spent seven years as Australia’s best-selling Medium segment SUV (2013-19, see table below).
Over the same timeframe, Mazda has sold over 1.44 million vehicles in Australia, which means the CX-5 has accounted for 22.8 per cent of all Mazda model sales since 2012.
Speaking on the sales success of the Mazda CX-5, Mazda Motor Corporation CX-5 program manager Koichiro Yamaguchi said the vehicle’s practicality, comfort, and design have played a key part in its global success.
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all customer and fans around the world who have supported the CX-5,” he remarked.
“The all-new CX-5 has been fully changed in eight years, further refining its sporty design and driving dynamics.
“It offers a spacious cabin where all passengers can enjoy comfort and east, along with a redesigned Human-Machine Interface.
“Meticulously focused on daily usability, it has evolved into a new-generation SUV that makes driving more comfortable and life itself richer.
“We will continue to nurture the CX-5 carefully, aiming for it to be cherished for years to come.”
2012-25 Mazda CX-5 sales in Australia*:
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|
Sales |
Segment position |
|
2012 |
15,861 |
Second |
|
2013 |
20,129 |
First |
|
2014 |
21,571 |
First |
|
2015 |
25,136 |
First |
|
2016 |
24,564 |
First |
|
2017 |
25,831 |
First |
|
2018 |
26,173 |
First |
|
2019 |
25,539 |
First |
|
2020 |
21,979 |
Second |
|
2021 |
24,968 |
Second |
|
2022 |
27,062 |
Second |
|
2023 |
23,083 |
Third |
|
2024 |
22,835 |
Third |
|
2025 |
22,742 |
Second |
*Sales data supplied courtesy of VFACTS.