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The new Mazda CX-8 is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $39,910 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $66,940 for the 100th Anniversary.
There are 5 variants of the CX-8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2020.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/450Nm) and 2.5L petrol direct injection (140kW/252Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2020 CX-8 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $46,590 |
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $53,590 |
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,910 |
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $39,910 |
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | $57,900 |
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,900 |
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $65,440 |
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | $61,440 |
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $66,940 |
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There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-8
The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-8 is the Asaki with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda CX-8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Touring with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.1L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Mazda CX-8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda CX-8?
The Mazda CX-8 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-8?
The Mazda CX-8 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
The cheapest Mazda CX-8 is the Sport that starts from $39,910.
The most expensive Mazda CX-8 is the 100th Anniversary that starts from $66,940.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-8 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Touring, GT, Asaki and 100th Anniversary.
The largest Mazda CX-8 is the GT which measures 1840mm wide, 4900mm in length and sits 1725mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda CX-8 is the GT which has 140kW of power from its 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Mazda CX-8 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda CX-8 is the Asaki which weighs 2555 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda CX-8 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.