Mazda CX-8 (KG) Crossover (2017)
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Mazda CX-8 (chassis code KG) is a large three-row crossover in production from 2017. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 2.2 to 2.5 liters.
Based on the CX-5, it is smaller than the CX-9 and less well-equipped. Mazda differentiates the CX-8 by making it available only in select countries where CX-9 is not sold.
The Mazda CX-8 is limited to inline-4, which just a decade ago would be considered inadequate but which is what most have to live with today, thanks to regulations. Still, these engines are rather reliable, which suits the character of the car well.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Mazda CX-8 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 32% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good reliability
- Good interior space
Cons
- Bland styling
- Not built for drivers
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
What external reviewers found***
External score 57% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Decent infotainment tech
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lack of practicality
- Not as fun to drive as rivals
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Specifications
| 2.2d 4WD | 2.2d | 2.5 | 2.5T 4WD | 2.5T | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Capacity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 74.0 L / 19.5 gal | 72.0 L / 19.0 gal | 72.0 L / 19.0 gal | 74.0 L / 19.5 gal | 72.0 L / 19.0 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 225/65 R17 | 225/65 R17 | 225/55 R19 | 225/55 R19 | 225/55 R19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 11.6 m / 38.0 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door Crossover | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm / 7.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1730 mm / 68.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4900 mm / 192.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1840 mm / 72.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1595.0 mm / 62.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1600.0 mm / 63.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1850.0 kg / 4078.6 lbs | 1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs | 1781.0 kg / 3926.4 lbs | 1880.0 kg / 4144.7 lbs | 1810.0 kg / 3990.4 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 17 in | 17 in | 7J x 19 | 19 in | 19 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm / 115.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 152 g/km | 147 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (combined) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 89.0 mm / 3.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 14.4:1 | 14.4:1 | 13.0:1 | 13.0:1 | 13.0:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 2.2 L / 133.5 cu-in / 2188.0 cc | 2.2 L / 133.5 cu-in / 2188.0 cc | 2.5 L / 151.8 cu-in / 2488.0 cc | 2.5 L / 151.8 cu-in / 2488.0 cc | 2.5 L / 151.8 cu-in / 2488.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 190.0 hp / 141.7 kW @ 4500 rpm | 190.0 hp / 141.7 kW @ 4500 rpm | 192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 6000 rpm | 230.0 hp / 171.5 kW @ 4250 rpm | 230.0 hp / 171.5 kW @ 4250 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 86.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 86.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 77.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 92.4 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 92.4 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 94.2 mm / 3.7 in | 94.2 mm / 3.7 in | 100.0 mm / 3.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 258 Nm / 190.3 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reviewer score 57%Mazda hasn't offered a seven-seater vehicle in the UK since the Mazda 5 MPV was dropped in 2015. So, you may be surprised to learn that on the other side of the world, Australian parents are spoilt with the choice of two. There's genuine space for adults in that third row, while folding the seats brings significantly more boot space. It's just a pity the UK misses out on another of Mazda's big SUVs.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent infotainment tech
Cons
- Lack of practicality
- Not as fun to drive as rivals
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References
- ^ New Mazda CX-8 2018 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mazda/cx-8/104175/new-mazda-cx-8-2018-review. 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
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