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 Land Rover Discovery Comparison
Mazda CX-8
Land Rover Discovery
2023 Mazda
CX-8
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery
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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 Land Rover Discovery D350 DYNAMIC HSE (221kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
72L - 82L
432 to 664 km
89L - 90L
668 to 828 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Flexible interior across three rows
- Torquey, refined diesel engine
- Off-road prowess
Misses
- Still an awkward looker
- Options play too much of a role here
- Fiddly two-step boot lip
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)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,820)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,300)
- Alloy Wheels Special 22 Inch (+$1,300)
- Cabin Air Purification (+$627)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$1,550)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2191 - 2488 | 2995 - 2996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 2.5L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 221kW - 265kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 450Nm | 500Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.4 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
