With the success of the CorkSport CX-9 axle back, it was time to turn our attention to the slightly smaller little brother, the CX-5. We are proud to introduce the CorkSport 80mm Axle Back Exhaust for the 2017+ Mazda CX-5 equipped with the 2.5T. If you’re looking for a little more life out of your new CX-5 Turbo, read on for full details on how to give your grocery-getter some growl.
With our experience with the SkyActiv 2.5T in the CX-9 and Mazda 6 exhaust, we had a pretty good idea of the correct balance of volume and tone that would be a good fit for the CX5-T exhaust. With this, we ended up with 80mm, mandrel bent piping that feeds through two large flow-through resonators. The large resonators keep the noise and drone down during regular driving yet the larger piping size and flow-through design of the resonators ensures you can actually hear your 2.5T when you get on the gas. It’s a throaty and deep sound that adds some much-needed excitement to the CX-5. It’s not all sound though, the larger piping and flow-through resonators are much less restrictive than the OEM muffler section. While we haven’t had a chance to get a CX-5 on the dyno, the 2.5T is definitely breathing easier.
Aside from the obvious sound benefit, the CS axle back adds a visual boost that looks at home on the rear of the CX-5. The exhaust tips were enlarged to 100mm to fill in the bumper cutouts. They were also extended outward slightly, and a slant cut was added to the end. This gives a stylish and classy look that should’ve been the way Mazda made it! The tips are garnished with a laser-engraved CorkSport name badge for a nice finishing touch.
The entire CorkSport axle back exhaust is made from fully polished 304 stainless steel that is precision TIG welded together. This construction ensures good corrosion resistance and strength to last as long as you own your CX-5. Plus, being fully polished, it looks great if you ever catch a glimpse past the tips. In addition, we supply the hardware and gaskets you need for installation, so spicing up your CX-5 can be done in as little as 30 minutes!
Want to hear the Cx5 Turbo Exhaust? Check out the Youtube Vid below.
There you have it, the new CorkSport 80mm Axle Back for 2017+ Mazda CX-5 2.5T. Be sure to visit HERE for sound clips and video of the exhaust on car!
For all you 2017+ non turbo CX-5 owners, yes this will fit your Cx5. The exhaust note of the axle back will be different without the turbo in the system and will be comparable to our 1st Gen Cx5 axle back.
If you’re still curious, give us a call and we can answer any question you may have!
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I have a 2029 CX 5 GT Reserve (turbo). I’d get this system IF there was at least a 15 hp. gain.
I like CorkSport’s quality and I’m ordering the C.S. catch can in an effort keep my intake valves a bit cleaner.
I have a 2017 CX-5 KF 2.0 gasoline (non-turbo), Okay it fit my CX-5 as you mentioned so just the sound that will be lower 2.5T, correct?
It would be a bit louder in comparison and maybe some more drone to it
Hi. I have a 2020 CX5 signature 2.5 turbo. Will there be any effect on the interior noise level with the axle back exhaust?
The NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) in the cabin is minimal.
I just bought a 21 CX5 Carbon AWD.
Dying to get that exhaust and cold air kit..
I been waiting for the axle back to be in stock but why is it taking longer to make the product?
We released the axleback exhaust. It has proven popular so it goes out of stock from time to time. https://corksport.com/2017-mazda-cx5-turbo-axleback-exhaust.html
I would like to order one of these exhaust for 2018 cx5 GT 2.5 non turbo delivered in Australia or do you have a agent I can buy through
How bad is the drone in the cabin? How audible is it from within the cabin? Being as it’s my daily driver I really don’t want it be obviously droney.
give https://www.speedscience.co.nz/ a shot, they are the closest dealer.
It isnt bad at all on the turbo models. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E09CR0QDdHA&t=1s