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
Mazda CX-8 vs Toyota Fortuner Comparison
Mazda CX-8
Toyota Fortuner
2024 Mazda
CX-8
vs
2024 Toyota
Fortuner
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
0.0
8.2
7.3
0.0
Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Based on the Toyota Fortuner CRUSADE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
80L
608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
-
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$53,775 - $66,755
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's a more family-friendly HiLux with a boot
- Tried and tested underpinnings
- Reasonably priced for a flagship
Misses
- Interior packaging is off the pace
- Heavy controls are truck-like in town
- Really feeling its age in tech terms
Optional Features
NA
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
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