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    Mazda CX-8

    New from

    $42,810 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 8.1 L / 100km

    About the Mazda CX-8

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The new Mazda CX-8 is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $42,810 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $72,160 for the Asaki Le.

    There are 6 variants of the CX-8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.

    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 2025 CX-8 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    71.63 - 78.76 kW/t
    51.9 kW/t
    141.93 kW/t
    Boot Space
    No Data
    131 litres
    2,088 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.99 - 8.13 L/100km
    1.6 L/100km
    12.66 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    889 - 1,233 km
    630 km
    1,875 km
    Price
    $42,810 - $72,160
    $38,937
    $174,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    New this year
    9 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

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    2025 Mazda CX-8 Price

    *excl. on-roads

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    2025 Mazda CX-8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda CX-8

    Touring

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 2
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Control Wheel
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Transmission
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 36
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Walk Away Locking
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Engine Heater
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Sport

    Adds to Touring:
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from Touring:
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear seats
      • Remote Folding
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Walk Away Locking

    Touring Active

    Adds to Sport:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
      • Remote Folding
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Walk Away Locking
    Removes from Sport:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth

    GT SP

    Adds to Touring Active:
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Touring Active:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Asaki

    Adds to GT SP:
    • Front seat
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    Removes from GT SP:
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    Asaki LE

    Adds to Asaki:
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Captains
      • Ventilated
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 6
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2+2
    Removes from Asaki:
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
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    2025 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 Asaki with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Mazda CX-8Fuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.1 L/100km
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    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.

    2025 Mazda CX-8 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-8?

    The Mazda CX-8 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mazda CX-8 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda CX-8 is the Sport that starts from $42,810.

    The most expensive Mazda CX-8 is the Asaki LE that starts from $72,160.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-8 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Touring Active, GT SP, Asaki and Asaki LE.

    The largest Mazda CX-8 is the GT SP which measures 1840mm wide, 4900mm in length and sits 1725mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda CX-8 is the GT SP 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 SP 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.