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    2023 Mazda CX-8

    Used from

    $36,100 excl. on-roads

    8.2

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 8.1 L / 100km

    About the Mazda CX-8

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2023 Mazda CX-8's used prices in Australia typically range from $36,100 for the Sport (fwd) variant and topping out at $65,900 for the D35 Asaki Le (awd).

    There are 20 variants of the CX-8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2021.

    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 2023 CX-8 was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2023 Mazda CX-8 Specs

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    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
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • 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
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Control Wheel
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • 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: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
      • 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: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Control Wheel
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • 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
      • Engine Heater
      • 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 Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • 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
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    • 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:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • 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): 10.30
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • 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:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Touring Active

    Adds to GT:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    Removes from GT:
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
      • Wheel
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion

    GT SP

    Adds to Touring Active:
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
    • 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 Active:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Asaki

    Adds to GT SP:
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Front seat
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Wheel
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Automatic
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    Removes from GT SP:
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    Asaki LE

    Adds to Asaki:
    • 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 Asaki:
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • 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
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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

    Mazda CX-8Fuel TypeCombined
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.0 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.1 L/100km
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    Mazda CX-8 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda CX-8 is the SPORT (FWD) that starts from $36,100.

    The most expensive Mazda CX-8 is the D35 ASAKI LE (AWD) that starts from $65,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-8 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: SPORT (AWD), GT (AWD), D35 SPORT (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) and 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 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 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (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.