About the Mazda CX-8
Last updated Sep 25, 2025The new Mazda CX-8 is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $42,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $61,490 for the Asaki.
There are 2 variants of the CX-8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2018.
The Mazda CX-8 is only available with an diesel motor that produces 140kW and 450Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
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2018 Mazda CX-8 Price
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | $42,490 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,490 |
Asaki
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,490 |
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2018 Mazda CX-8 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-8
The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-8 is the Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mazda CX-8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | - |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 5.7 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | - |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda CX-8?
You should service your CX-8 at your authorised Mazda dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the CX-8's warranty.
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Mazda CX-8 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda CX-8 is the Sport that starts from $42,490.
The most expensive Mazda CX-8 is the Asaki that starts from $61,490.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-8 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Sport and Asaki.
The largest Mazda CX-8 is the Sport which measures 1840mm wide, 4900mm in length and sits 1725mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda CX-8 is the Sport which has 140kW of power from its 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Mazda CX-8 is built in null and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda CX-8 is the Sport which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda CX-8 uses Diesel.