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
2022 Mazda CX-8 vs 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
Mazda CX-8
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Hyundai Santa Fe
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2022 Mazda
CX-8
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2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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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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Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe ACTIVE CRDi (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
425 to 599 km
67L
402 to 704 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$46,050 - $69,550
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CarExpert's Take
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
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stylish and well thought-out interior
- Strong, efficient diesel loves road trips
- Balanced ride and handling tune
Misses
- No hybrid option for Active grade
- Active also misses bigger touchscreen
- Fairly limited third-row space
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$695)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2191 - 2488 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 2.5L | 1.6L, 3.5L, 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 450Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.4 | 10.5 - 16 | |
