Mazda CX-8
Mazda CX-8 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mazda |
Model code | KG |
Production | |
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Designer | Yuki Harada[5] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | |
Related | Mazda CX-5 (KF) Mazda CX-9 (TC) |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Power output |
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Transmission | 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,930 mm (115.4 in) |
Length | 4,900 mm (192.9 in) |
Width | 1,840 mm (72.4 in) |
Height | 1,730 mm (68.1 in) |
Curb weight | 1,710–1,920 kg (3,770–4,233 lb)[8] |
Chronology | |
Successor | Mazda CX-80 (Japan, Australia and New Zealand) |
The Mazda CX-8 is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Mazda since the end of 2017.[9] It is a three-row version of the CX-5.[10] The CX-8 was Mazda's flagship SUV in Japan, as the larger, export-only CX-9 is not sold in the country.[11] Outside of Japan, the CX-8 is available in China, Oceania, and Southeast Asia.[4][12][13][14][15][16]
Overview
[edit]First unveiled on 14 September 2017 in Japan, the CX-8 is the only three-row SUV offered in the country, and became the only three-row vehicle offered by the company following the discontinuation of Mazda minivans such as the Biante and Premacy.[17]
While bearing resemblance to the second generation CX-9, and sharing the same outer tail lights, the CX-8 is 17 cm shorter in length and 13 cm narrower in width to conform to Japanese conditions. Within a few weeks after its introduction in Japan, Mazda dealers received over 12,000 orders from consumers in Japan.[11]
Initially announced as a Japan-exclusive model,[18] Mazda introduced the vehicle in Australia in July 2018 and positioning it below the slightly larger CX-9. Unlike the CX-9, the CX-8 is available with a diesel engine option.[19] It is also assembled and marketed in Malaysia since late 2019, also for exports to several Southeast Asian countries.[20]
Offered with three-row seating, it is available in a seven-seater configuration with second row bench seat, and a six-seater configuration where the second row consists of captain seats with a center console as an armrest, storage and includes cup holders.[21] With the third row seats in place, the CX-8 offers 209 litres of luggage space.[22]
The CX-8 was initially offered only with a 2.2 L Skyactiv-D diesel engine, but a choice of two I4 petrol engines was added in 2018: a 2.5 L Skyactiv-G (PY-VPS) from the CX-5 and a turbocharged version of the same engine from the CX-9.[23]
In October 2023, Mazda announced Japanese production of the CX-8 would end at the end of the year.[24] It will be discontinued in Japan, Australia and New Zealand once stock is depleted. The Mazda CX-80, set to be revealed in 2024, will serve as its direct replacement. Production of the CX-8 in Malaysia is unaffected, and will continue until at least 2026.[2]
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2022 facelift
Reception
[edit]Marton Pettendy of Australian publication Motoring gave the CX-8 a rating of 84 out of 100, praising the quality and refinement, performance and economy, and diesel power for less than the CX-9, but criticizing the tight rear head/leg room, sub par warranty and service intervals, and the lack of a spare tire and CarPlay.[25]
Malcolm Flynn of Australian publication CarsGuide rated the car 8.1. out of 10, praising its ease of parking compared to the CX-9, more useful boot space than the CX-5, and its comfortable ride, but criticising its lack of a petrol engine and CarPlay, and the steep price jump between the Sport and Asaki trims.[26]
Paul Maric of Australian publication CarAdvice gave the car a rating of 7.9 out of 10, calling it a "compelling proposition for families that need the extra space of an occasional third row and the fuel economy of a diesel engine."[27]
Markets
[edit]Japan
[edit]After its world premiere in Japan, the CX-8 was released in Japan on 14 December 2017. At launch, three variants were available: XD, XD Proactive, and XD L Package. All grades have the option between 6 or 7-seater configurations. All variants are powered by a 2.2 Skyactiv-D diesel engine and each grade has option between front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive.[28]
In November 2018, five variants were added: 25S, 25S Proactive, 25S L Package, 25T Proactive and 25T L Package. The 25S uses a 2.5 Skyactiv-G petrol engine (front-wheel-drive) and the 25T uses a 2.5T Skyactiv-G petrol engine (all-wheel-drive). The XD 2WD variant was discontinued it became solely available with all-wheel-drive.[29]
In November 2019, a special edition Exclusive Mode grade was added for the 25T and XD engines. The XD Proactive S Package variant was added and the XD AWD variant was discontinued.[30]
In December 2023, Mazda ended production of the CX-8 in Japan and it was removed from the Mazda Japan website the same month.[31]
Australia
[edit]The CX-8 went on sale in Australia on 1 July 2018, in two grades: Sport and Asaki. It is powered by a 2.2-litre Skyactiv-D diesel engine. AWD system is optional on the Sport grade and standard on the Asaki grade.[32]
In March 2020, two new grades for the CX-8 range was added: Touring and GT. The 2.5 Skyactiv-G petrol engine was added as the base engine option below the 2.2 Skyactiv-D diesel, comes only as front wheel drive.[33]
In March 2021, two new grades were added: Touring SP and Asaki LE (6-seats). The latter grade is only available with a diesel engine.[34]
In January 2022, the CX-8 range was simplified by Mazda adding more petrol variants and discontinued diesel FWD variants, as over 70% of customers choose the petrol engine option.[35]
In May 2023, the facelifted CX-8 range debuted in Australia, with 6 grades available at launch: Sport, Touring, Touring Active, GT SP (replaced both the Touring SP and GT grades), Asaki, and Asaki LE. Engine options remain the same, the 2.5 Skyactiv-G badged as G25 and the 2.2 Skyactiv-D badged as D35, all wheel drive comes standard only for diesel engine option.[36]
In October 2023, Mazda Australia announced the CX-8 would be discontinued, with Japanese production to cease at the end of the year. Around 25,000 examples of the CX-8 have been sold in Australia since it launched in mid-2018. In Australia, the CX-8 will be replaced by the CX-80 three-row SUV set to debut in 2024.[37]
New Zealand
[edit]The CX-8 was launched in New Zealand on 20 June 2018, with 2 grades available at launch: GSX and Limited. It is powered only by a 2.2-litre Skyactiv-D diesel engine, with an AWD option available for both grades.[38]
An updated CX-8 range went on sale in May 2019, with two grades available: GSX and Takami. The model series received a mild facelift in February 2023 for the Takami edition with the introduction of:
- New silver mesh design radiator grille
- Black leather seats (previously wine red colored)
- Paddle shift gear control
- Glass sunroof power sliding and tilt
- Larger 10.25-inch widescreen colour display infotainment screen
- Mazda Mi-Drive system with off-road capability for unsurfaced roads, and snowy conditions.
- Body coloured wheel arches and bumper mouldings
It is still powered by the 2.2-litre Skyactiv-D diesel engine.[39]
Vietnam
[edit]The CX-8 was launched in Vietnam on 23 June 2019, with 3 grades: Deluxe, Luxury, and Premium. All grades are powered by a 2.5 Skyactiv-G petrol, and an AWD option is available for the Premium grade. It is locally assembled at Truong Hai Auto Corporation plant in Quảng Nam Province.[40]
Malaysia
[edit]The CX-8 went on sale in Malaysia in November 2019, with 4 variants available at launch: 2.5 Mid 2WD, 2.5 Mid Plus 2WD, 2.5 High 2WD, and 2.2D High AWD.[41]
In June 2022, the trims for the updated CX-8 have been revised, variants consists of: 2.5 Mid 2WD (7-seater), 2.5 High 2WD (6-seater), 2.5 High Plus 2WD (6-seater) and a new 2.5T High Plus AWD (6-seater).The AWD system on 2.2D High Plus trim had dropped and now only available as 2WD.[42][43]
Thailand
[edit]The CX-8 was launched in Thailand on 14 November 2019, sourced from Malaysia, with 4 variants available at launch: 2.5 S, 2.5 SP, XDL, and the XDL Exclusive. All variants comes with 7-seats. The '2.5' variants are powered by a 2.5 Skyactiv-G petrol and the XD' variants are powered by a 2.2 Skyactiv-D diesel, all wheel drive is standard on the top variant.[44]
In October 2021, a new variant 2.5 SP Exclusive (6-seater) is released.[45]
Indonesia
[edit]The CX-8 was launched in Indonesia on 22 November 2019, with 2 grades available at launch: Touring and Elite. The former grade is a 7-seater, and the latter grade is a 6-seater. Both grades are powered by a 2.5 Skyactiv-G petrol.[46]
Philippines
[edit]The CX-8 was launched alongside the Mazda CX-30 on 28 November 2019, it is offered in two grades: Signature and Exclusive; it is powered by a 2.5 Skyactiv-G petrol engine. The former grade has a seven-seat configuration and comes only in front-wheel drive, while the latter comes with a seven-seat configuration and comes only with all-wheel drive.[47]
Singapore
[edit]The CX-8 was launched in Singapore by Eurokars on 16 October 2020, with 2 grades available: Elegance and Luxury, it is powered by a 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engine. The Elegance grade comes only with 7 seaters, and the Luxury grade has the option between 6 or 7 seats.[48]
Sales
[edit]Year | Japan[49] | Australia | China[50] | Thailand | Vietnam | Malaysia[51] | Indonesia[52] |
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2017 | 2,081 | ||||||
2018 | 30,701 | 992 | |||||
2019 | 23,294 | 2,551[53] | 1,476 | 745 | 1,234[54] | 250 | 63 |
2020 | 14,047 | 3,738[55] | 672 | 2,139[56] | 4,885 | 1,796 | 218 |
2021 | 16,596 | 6,119[57] | 1,127 | 1,468[58] | 2,307 | 1,399 | 216 |
2022 | 12,934 | 5,932[59] | 1,227[60] | 1,157[61] | 3,837[62] | 1,959 | 221 |
2023 | 17,181 | 5,409[63] | 780[64] | 999[65] | 3,024[66] | 2,029 | 256 |
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External links
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- Official Website (for Malaysia)