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 $39,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $69,590 for the Asaki Le.
There are 6 variants of the CX-8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2022.
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 2022 CX-8 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2022 Mazda CX-8 Price
Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $46,890 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $47,090 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $53,890 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $54,090 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,990 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $47,190 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $39,990 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $40,190 |
Touring Sp
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $54,890 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $55,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $47,890 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $48,090 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | $59,390 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,390 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,590 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $56,390 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $56,590 |
Asaki
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $66,890 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $66,990 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | $62,890 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $59,790 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $59,990 |
Asaki Le
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $69,390 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $69,590 |
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2022 Mazda CX-8 Fuel Economy
| Mazda CX-8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Mazda CX-8 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda CX-8 is the Sport that starts from $39,990.
The most expensive Mazda CX-8 is the Asaki Le that starts from $69,590.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-8 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Touring, Touring Sp, GT, Asaki and Asaki Le.
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 GT 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.