8.2
2024 Mazda CX-8 review
The CX-8 will depart Mazda showrooms soon, depriving Australia of another compelling, diesel-powered crossover.
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William Stopford
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs 2023 Mazda CX-8 Comparison
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
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Mazda CX-8
2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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2023 Mazda
CX-8
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
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Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
68L - 83L
150 to 755 km
72L - 82L
432 to 664 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$104,898 - $156,403
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CarExpert's Take
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William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, sonorous diesel powertrain
- Excellent fuel economy
- Comfortable, attractive interior
Misses
- Third row isn't great
- Parents won't appreciate the handsome cloth interior
- It's being discontinued
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Black Painted Roof (+$1,425)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$3,506)
- Cargo Net on Rear Seat (+$364)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$800)
- Exterior Pack - Black (+$1,680)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$695)
Colours Available
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Byron Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- Lantau Bronze
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO CDI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 2191 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.2L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO 6, BI TURBO 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 184kW - 297kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 4500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm - 650Nm | 252Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 15.5 | 13 - 14.4 | |
