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About the Mazda CX-8
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2021 Mazda CX-8 is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $39,910 for the Sport variant and topping out at $69,290 for the Asaki Le.
There are 7 variants of the CX-8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2020.
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 2021 CX-8 was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
71.63 - 79.5 kW/t
53.77 kW/t
215.12 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
5.92 - 8.13 L/100km
5.59 L/100km
16.67 L/100km
Vehicle Range
889 - 1,233 km
554 km
1,682 km
Price
$39,910 - $69,290
$37,440
$140,450
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
100,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
2 years
New this year
9 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
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2021 Mazda CX-8 Reviews
2021 Mazda CX-8 Price
Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $46,590 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $46,790 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $53,590 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $53,790 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,910 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $39,910 |
Touring SP
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $54,790 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $47,790 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | $57,900 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | $59,290 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,900 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,290 |
Asaki
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $65,440 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $66,790 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | $61,440 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | $62,790 |
100th Anniversary
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $66,940 |
Asaki LE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $69,290 |
*excl. on-roads
All Mazda CX-8 Pricing
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2021 Mazda CX-8 Fuel Economy
There are 3 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 5.9L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda CX-8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Touring SP with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.1L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| 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 |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda CX-8?
The Mazda CX-8 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 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 $39,910.
The most expensive Mazda CX-8 is the Asaki LE that starts from $69,290.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-8 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Touring, Touring SP, GT, Asaki, 100th Anniversary 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 Asaki 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.