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 Subaru Outback Comparison
Mazda CX-8
Subaru Outback
2023 Mazda
CX-8
vs
2024 Subaru
Outback
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
8.2
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Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
72L - 82L
432 to 664 km
63L
460 to 567 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$42,690 - $57,490
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
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)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2191 - 2488 | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 2.5L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 450Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 2000 - 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.4 | 10.6 - 12 | |
