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 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Mazda CX-8
Volkswagen Touareg
2023 Mazda
CX-8
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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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
8.5
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Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
72L - 82L
432 to 664 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$86,790 - $129,990
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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
- Excellent value
- Rear-wheel steer offers excellent manoeuvrability
- Versatility of air suspension
Misses
- Touchscreen technology occasionally laggy
- No longer the top dog in the Touareg range
- Lacks the badge cred of German rivals
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,700)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2191 - 2488 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 2.5L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 450Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.4 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
