8.2
2024 Mazda CX-8 review
The CX-8 will depart Mazda showrooms soon, depriving Australia of another compelling, diesel-powered crossover.
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William Stopford
2023 Mazda CX-8 vs 2024 BMW IX3 Comparison
Mazda CX-8
BMW IX3
2023 Mazda
CX-8
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2024 BMW
IX3
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Based on the BMW IX3 M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
City drivingFuel Efficiency
72L - 82L
432 to 664 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A proper bargain
- Still plenty of standard equipment
- Beautiful ride and chassis tuning
Misses
- Not available with all-wheel drive
- Misses out on surround-view camera
- Combustion platform limits practicality
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$695)
NA
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2191 - 2488 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 2.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 450Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.4 | - | |
