Mazda have set the updated price CX-8 range, will be delivered in showrooms in March.
Updates largely mirror those used on the related CX-5, including a new Touring Active trim level, available in the three-row crossover exclusively with a 2.2-liter twin-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine.
However, this has sacrificed the petrol and diesel variants of the Touring SP last year. This was scrapped, although the lineup was changed instead.
The price has been raised between $1400 and $1870, depending on the variant.
As previously reported, all models now have a 10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
Also new for 2023 is a 7.0-inch digital instrument display across the range, a USB-C port for first-row occupants and a remote window control system activated via the key fob. The Mi Drive selectable drive mode system will be standard on the AWD version of the CX-8, offering Normal, Sport and Off-Road modes.
Exterior revisions include a new block-mesh pattern front grille, restyled bumpers, new headlight and taillight designs, new alloy wheel designs and what Mazda calls a sleeker tailgate.
A new Rhodium White premium metal – first introduced with the CX-60 – has also been added to the now eight-strong paint palette.
Under the skin, Mazda says the new CX-8 benefits from “extensive research, testing and development” to achieve further reductions in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels, contributing to a quieter and smoother ride.
The range continues to offer a choice of a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 140kW of power and 252Nm of torque (Sport, Touring, GT, Asaki) and a twin-turbo 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel with 140kW and 450Nm (Sport, Touring Active, GT, Asaki and Asaki LE).
All petrol models have front-wheel drive while all diesels are all-wheel drive, although a six-speed automatic is the sole transmission option across the range.
pricing
- 2023 Mazda CX-8 Sport 2.5 FWD: $42,060 (+$1870)
- 2023 Mazda CX-8 Touring 2.5 FWD: $48,960 (+$1870)
- 2023 Mazda CX-8 Sport 2.2D AWD: $49,060 (+$1870)
- 2023 Mazda CX-8 Touring Active 2.2D AWD: $56,910 (NEW)
- 2023 Mazda CX-8 GT 2.5 FWD: $58,560 (+$1550)
- 2023 Mazda CX-8 Asaki 2.5 FWD: $61,810 (+$1400)
- 2023 Mazda CX-8 GT 2.2D AWD: $65,560 (+$1550)
- 2023 Mazda CX-8 Asaki 2.2D AWD: $68,810 (+$1400)
- 2023 Mazda CX-8 Asaki LE 2.2D AWD: $71,410 (+$1400)
All prices do not include on-road costs.
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