Chasing the CX-8 brochure? Here’s the short version with fewer glossy photos and more honesty: the Mazda CX-8 is a 7-seat family SUV offering a 2.5L petrol (FWD) or 2.2L turbo-diesel (AWD), both paired to a 6‑speed automatic.
You get Mazda’s i-Activsense smarts — AEB, lane-keep, blind-spot — plus Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and family-friendly touches like rear vents and a sliding second row depending on grade.
Ride comfort is very “please stop asking ‘are we there yet?’”, and the cabin trims range from tough to quite plush if you fancy a bit of posh school run.
Australia backs it with a 5-year/unlimited km warranty, and servicing is sensibly scheduled so you can plan life around it, not the other way round.
Consult official documentation for exact figures.
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