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 Audi SQ7 Comparison
Mazda CX-8
Audi SQ7
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SQ7
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
8.1
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Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Based on the Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
425 to 599 km
85L
1029 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$164,869 - $175,900
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
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)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$2,550)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,850)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Heated Front & Rear Outer Seats (+$900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2191 - 2488 | 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 2.5L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 373kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 450Nm | 770Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.4 | 10.1 | |
