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    2023 Mazda CX-8

    New from

    $36,400 excl. on-roads

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    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6-8.1 L / 100KM

    About the Mazda CX-8

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2023 Mazda CX-8 is classified as a 4 Door Wagon which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the CX8D generation, starting from $36,400 MLRP for the SPORT (FWD) and topping out at $66,100 for the D35 ASAKI LE (AWD).

    There are 20 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2023. The CX-8 is built in Japan and is available with Direct Fuel Injection , equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.Other powertrain options include: Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive & Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive.

    The CX-8 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Mazda CX-8 models from other years

    Mazda CX-8 News

    2023 Mazda CX-8 Price

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    SPORT (FWD)$36,400$36,400
    G25 SPORT (FWD)$41,300$41,300
    TOURING (FWD)$41,600$41,600
    SPORT (AWD)$42,700$42,700
    TOURING SP (FWD)$43,500$43,500
    G25 TOURING (FWD)$45,500$45,500
    D35 SPORT (AWD)$48,100$48,100
    GT (AWD)$48,400$48,400
    TOURING (AWD)$48,900$48,900
    ASAKI (AWD)$51,000$51,000
    GT (FWD)$51,100$51,100
    D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)$51,600$51,600
    ASAKI (FWD)$52,900$52,900
    G25 GT SP (FWD)$53,000$53,000
    TOURING SP (AWD)$53,800$53,800
    G25 ASAKI (FWD)$56,000$56,000
    ASAKI LE (AWD)$57,100$57,100
    D35 GT SP (AWD)$59,300$59,300
    D35 ASAKI (AWD)$62,200$62,200
    D35 ASAKI LE (AWD)$66,100$66,100
    *excl. on-roads

    2023 Mazda CX-8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda CX-8

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    2023 Mazda CX-8 Dimensions

    1720mm
    1840mm
    4900mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2023 Mazda CX-8 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-8

    The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-8 is the SPORT (AWD) with a 6 Speed Automatic which is powered by a Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection and uses 6.0L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Mazda CX-8Fuel TypeCombined
    ASAKI (AWD)Diesel6.0 L/100km
    ASAKI (FWD)Unleaded Petrol8.1 L/100km
    ASAKI LE (AWD)Diesel6.0 L/100km
    D35 ASAKI (AWD)Diesel6.0 L/100km
    D35 ASAKI LE (AWD)Diesel6.0 L/100km
    D35 GT SP (AWD)Diesel6.0 L/100km
    D35 SPORT (AWD)Diesel6.0 L/100km
    D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)Diesel6.0 L/100km
    G25 ASAKI (FWD)Unleaded Petrol8.1 L/100km
    G25 GT SP (FWD)Unleaded Petrol8.1 L/100km
    G25 SPORT (FWD)Unleaded Petrol8.1 L/100km
    G25 TOURING (FWD)Unleaded Petrol8.1 L/100km
    GT (AWD)Diesel6.0 L/100km
    GT (FWD)Unleaded Petrol8.1 L/100km
    SPORT (AWD)Diesel6.0 L/100km
    SPORT (FWD)Unleaded Petrol8.1 L/100km
    TOURING (AWD)Diesel6.0 L/100km
    TOURING (FWD)Unleaded Petrol8.1 L/100km
    TOURING SP (AWD)Diesel6.0 L/100km
    TOURING SP (FWD)Unleaded Petrol8.1 L/100km
    See all Mazda CX-8 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What is the running and servicing costs of a Mazda CX-8?

    VariantEngine TypeMonthKilometre
    SPORT (FWD)Direct Fuel Injection12 Months10,000km
    G25 SPORT (FWD)Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    TOURING (FWD)Direct Fuel Injection12 Months10,000km
    SPORT (AWD)Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months10,000km
    TOURING SP (FWD)Direct Fuel Injection12 Months10,000km
    G25 TOURING (FWD)Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    D35 SPORT (AWD)Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months15,000km
    GT (AWD)Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months10,000km
    TOURING (AWD)Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months10,000km
    ASAKI (AWD)Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months10,000km
    GT (FWD)Direct Fuel Injection12 Months10,000km
    D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months15,000km
    ASAKI (FWD)Direct Fuel Injection12 Months10,000km
    G25 GT SP (FWD)Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    TOURING SP (AWD)Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months10,000km
    G25 ASAKI (FWD)Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    ASAKI LE (AWD)Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months10,000km
    D35 GT SP (AWD)Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months15,000km
    D35 ASAKI (AWD)Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months15,000km
    D35 ASAKI LE (AWD)Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months15,000km

    You should service your CX-8 at your authorised Mazda dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the CX-8’s warranty.

    2023 Mazda CX-8 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-8?

    The Mazda CX-8 offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre 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 $36,400.

    The most expensive Mazda CX-8 is the D35 ASAKI LE (AWD) that starts from $66,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-8 is 2000Kg offered by the following variants

    • SPORT (AWD)
    • D35 SPORT (AWD)
    • GT (AWD)
    • TOURING (AWD)
    • ASAKI (AWD)
    • GT (FWD)
    • D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
    • ASAKI (FWD)
    • TOURING SP (AWD)
    • ASAKI LE (AWD)
    • D35 GT SP (AWD)
    • D35 ASAKI (AWD)
    • D35 ASAKI LE (AWD)

    The largest Mazda CX-8 is the D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD) which measures 1845mm wide, 4925mm in length and sits 1725mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda CX-8 is the D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD) which has 140kW of power from its Twin Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Mazda CX-8 is the D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD) which weighs 2555 kg (kerb weight).

    See full fuel information for Mazda CX-8 below:

    VariantFuel Type
    D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)diesel
    D35 GT SP (AWD)diesel
    D35 ASAKI (AWD)diesel
    D35 ASAKI LE (AWD)diesel
    D35 SPORT (AWD)diesel
    GT (AWD)diesel
    ASAKI (AWD)diesel
    ASAKI LE (AWD)diesel
    SPORT (AWD)diesel
    TOURING (AWD)diesel
    TOURING SP (AWD)diesel
    GT (FWD)unleaded petrol
    ASAKI (FWD)unleaded petrol
    G25 GT SP (FWD)unleaded petrol
    G25 ASAKI (FWD)unleaded petrol
    G25 SPORT (FWD)unleaded petrol
    G25 TOURING (FWD)unleaded petrol
    SPORT (FWD)unleaded petrol
    TOURING (FWD)unleaded petrol
    TOURING SP (FWD)unleaded petrol