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Mazda CX-8

Mazda CX-8
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The Mazda CX-8 is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Mazda since the end of 2017. It is a three-row version of the CX-5. The CX-8 was Mazda's flagship SUV in Japan, as the larger, export-only CX-9 is not sold in the country. Outside of Japan, the CX-8 is available in China, Oceania, and Southeast Asia.

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Overview

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. While bearing resemblance to the second generation CX-9, and sharing the same outer tail lights, the CX-8 is 17 cm (6.7 in) shorter in length and 13 cm (5.1 in) 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. Initially announced as a Japan-exclusive model, 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. It is also assembled and marketed in Malaysia since late 2019, also for exports to several Southeast Asian countries. 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. With the third row seats in place, the CX-8 offers 209 litres (7.38 cu ft) of luggage space. 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. In October 2023, Mazda announced Japanese production of the CX-8 would end at the end of the year. It will be discontinued in Japan, Australia and New Zealand once stock is depleted. The Mazda CX-80, set to be debuted in 2024, will serve as its direct replacement. Production of the CX-8 in Malay

Reception

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. 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. 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."

Safety

== Markets == Japan. 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. 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. 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. In November 2022, finally Mazda refreshed the CX-8 and there are two new design schemes available: Grand Journey which has silver bash plates and black mirror shells to hint at the car's off-road potential, and a Sports Appearance package that has red or black leather seats, and blacks out the grille, body cladding, mirrors and wheels. Top-shelf Exclusive Mode variants now feature body-colour wheel arches and lower body cladding. In December 2023, Mazda ended production of the CX-8 in Japan and it was removed from the Mazda Japan website the same month. Australia. 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. 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 t

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Specifications

name
Mazda CX-8
Manufacturer
Mazda
Production
December 2017–December 2023 (Japan), 2019–present (Southeast Asia)
Assembly
Japan: Hiroshima (Ujina Plant No. 2; 2017–2023), China: Nanjing (Changan Mazda), Malaysia: Kulim, Kedah (Inokom), Vietnam: Chu Lai, Quảng Nam (THACO Auto)
Class
Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style
5-door SUV
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related
Mazda CX-5 (KF), Mazda CX-9 (TC)
Engine
Petrol:, 2.5 L Skyactiv-G (PY-VPS) I4, 2.5 L Skyactiv-G (PY-VPTS) I4-T, Diesel:, 2.2 L Skyactiv-D (SH-VPTS) I4-T
Transmission
6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Length
4900 mm, 4925 mm (facelift)
Height
1730 mm
Width
1840 mm
Kerb weight
1710-1920 kg
Designer
Yuki Harada
Successor
Mazda CX-80 (Japan, Australia and New Zealand)

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