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About the Mazda CX-8
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2023 Mazda CX-8 is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $40,490 for the Sport variant and topping out at $72,010 for the Asaki Le.
There are 8 variants of the CX-8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September 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 2023 CX-8 was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
71.63 - 78.76 kW/t
61.1 kW/t
110.88 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
5.99 - 8.13 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
13.16 L/100km
Vehicle Range
889 - 1,233 km
656 km
1,682 km
Price
$40,490 - $72,010
$38,937
$129,950
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km - 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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2023 Mazda CX-8 Price
Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $47,390 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $47,510 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $48,960 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $49,560 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $54,390 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $54,510 |
Sport
Touring SP
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $55,390 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $55,510 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $48,390 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $48,510 |
Touring Active
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,910 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $57,510 |
GT SP
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $58,560 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $59,160 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $65,560 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $66,160 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,890 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $64,010 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $56,890 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $57,010 |
Asaki
Asaki LE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $69,890 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $70,010 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $71,410 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $72,010 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 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 $40,490.
The most expensive Mazda CX-8 is the Asaki LE that starts from $72,010.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-8 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Touring, Touring SP, Touring Active, GT, GT SP, 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.