Josh Nevett
The large SUVs with the most boot space in Australia
Large SUVs are the go-to vehicle for car buyers wanting to load up the boot and hit the road. So which has the most luggage space?
1 Year Ago
About the Mazda CX-8
The 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.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2024 Mazda CX-8 G25 GT SP reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Comparative Rating
Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.
Power to Weight
71.54 - 76.09 kW/t
52.95 kW/t
117.61 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
5.7 - 6 L/100km
5.7 L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,233 - 1,263 km
606 km
1,263 km
Price
$42,490 - $61,490
$36,240
$84,490
Warranty (Years)
3 - 5 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 years
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
3 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
1,000 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
200 - 205 mm
180 mm
242 mm
Mazda CX-8 News
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 |
*excl. on-roads
All Mazda CX-8 Pricing
2018 Mazda CX-8 Gallery
CarExpert High Resolution Photos of the Mazda CX-8
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.
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.