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    2021 Mazda CX-8

    Used from

    $39,910 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.9 - 8.1 L / 100km

    About the Mazda CX-8

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Mazda CX-8's used prices in Australia typically range from $31,900 for the Sport (fwd) variant and topping out at $60,100 for the Asaki (awd) 100th Anniversary.

    There are 12 variants of the CX-8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2020.

    Engine options include 2.5L petrol (140kW/252Nm) and 2.2L twin-turbo diesel (140kW/450Nm). All variants feature 6 speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 CX-8 was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Mazda CX-8 models from other years

    2021 Mazda CX-8 Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2021 Mazda CX-8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda CX-8

    Sport

    • 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
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Buzzer
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • 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
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 180
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 112
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
      • Wheel
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • 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
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • 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
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Touring

    Adds to Sport:
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • 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
    Removes from Sport:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Touring SP

    Adds to Touring:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    Removes from Touring:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999999
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    GT

    Adds to Touring SP:
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • 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 SP:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Asaki

    Adds to GT:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    Removes from GT:
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    100th Anniversary

    Removes from Asaki:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release

    Asaki LE

    Adds to 100th Anniversary:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • 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 100th Anniversary:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
    • 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
    See all 2021 Mazda CX-8 Specs

    2021 Mazda CX-8 Dimensions

    1720mm
    1840mm
    4900mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2021 Mazda CX-8 Dimensions

    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 GT (FWD) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.2L TWIN TURBO CDI 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 (FWD) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.5L DIRECT FUEL INJ and uses 8.1L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Mazda CX-8Fuel TypeCombined
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.0 L/100km
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWDDiesel5.9 L/100km
    See all Mazda CX-8 Fuel Economy

    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.

    Mazda CX-8 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda CX-8 is the SPORT (FWD) that starts from $31,900.

    The most expensive Mazda CX-8 is the ASAKI (AWD) 100TH ANNIVERSARY that starts from $60,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-8 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: SPORT (AWD), GT (FWD), GT (AWD), ASAKI (AWD), TOURING (AWD), ASAKI (FWD), ASAKI LE (AWD), TOURING SP (AWD) and ASAKI (AWD) 100TH ANNIVERSARY.

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

    The most powerful Mazda CX-8 is the GT (FWD) which has 140kW of power from its 2.2L TWIN TURBO CDI engine.

    The Mazda CX-8 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda CX-8 is the GT (AWD) 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 Petrol.