The Mazda CX-5 turbo petrol is finally here – adding a 250hp / 170kW turbocharged 2.5-litre engine to the lineup. Chasing Cars exclusively confirmed the CX-5 2.5T was coming to Australia in 2018 – and we've now driven the flagship Akera in Sydney.

Is the CX-5 turbo better than a Tiguan R-Line? is this the best CX-5 to buy? Let me know all your thoughts in the comments.

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Covers the aesthetics, interior, back seats, boot, driving and engine of the Mazda CX-5 turbo 2019 / 2018 CX-5.

READ our detailed Australian car review of the 2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV here: http://chasingcars.com.au