Mazda CX-8 vs Hyundai Palisade Comparison

    Mazda CX-8

    Hyundai Palisade

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    2024 Mazda
    CX-8
    vs
    2024 Hyundai
    Palisade

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
    0.0
    8.2
    8.4
    0.0
    Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
    Based on the Hyundai Palisade CALLIGRAPHY BLACK INK (7 SEAT)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    Fuel Efficiency
    NA
    71L
    518 to 760 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty

    -
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $66,800 - $81,719
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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
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Mean blacked-out exterior
    • Tough diesel powertrain
    • Plenty of space inside
    Misses
    • Annoying driver assist tech
    • No wireless Apple CarPlay
    • A bit pricey

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Premium Paint (+$695)

    Colours Available

    Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:

    • Shimmering Silver metallic
    • Graphite Grey metallic
    • Abyss Black mica
    • Sierra Burgundy mica
    • Moonlight Blue mica
    • Robust Emerald mica
    • Gaia Brown mica (Highlander only)
    • Olivine Grey metallic (Highlander only)

    Premium paint is a $695 option.

    While all colours are available on Highlanders with the black interior, Hyundai is restricting the availability of certain colours with the other interior themes.

    Models with the Dark Khaki interior are available only in Creamy White, Abyss Black or Robust Emerald, while those with the Warm Grey interior can be had only in Graphite Grey, Gaia Brown and Moonlight Blue.

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