Just recently, Mazda Malaysia launched the locally assembled CX-8, a three-row SUV that seats up to seven individuals. Prices start from RM180k to RM218k, and the car you see here is of the 2WD Mid Plus (RM186k), which is the third rung model positioned above the entry-level 2WD Mid.
Out of all four CX-8s available, only the base 2WD Mid comes with a seven-seating configuration. The remaining three are six-seaters, though both the 2WD Mid and Mid Plus get fabric upholstery – the pair also gets silver 19-inch alloys as opposed to the dark chrome units on the more expensive 2.5 2WD High and 2.2D AWD High. No roof rails here, too.
Speaking of which, there are two engines available, starting with the 2.5 litre four-cylinder SkyActiv-G engine (no 2.5L Turbo mills here, unfortunately), producing 192 hp at 6,000 rpm and 258 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.
The range-topping 2.2D AWD High is the only one that gets a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive system. Power comes from the 2.2 litre SkyActiv-D engine making 188 hp at 4,500 rpm and 450 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. A six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic is standard across the board.
For equipment, this 2WD Mid Plus gets LED headlights with LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, LED combination tail lights, and keyless entry with push-start button. Inside, it gets the same updated instrument cluster with an integrated 4.6-inch digital info display, three-zone climate control (no vents in the third row), seven-inch MZD Connect infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, as well as six speakers as standard.
For safety, there’s ABS with EBD, dynamic stability control, hill launch assist, emergency brake assist, traction control system, six SRS airbags, as well as Isofix child seat anchoring points with top tethers. The CX-8 was also awarded five stars in the ANCAP crash safety test.
The 2WD Mid also gets several functions in the automaker’s i-ActivSense advanced safety system, notably front Smart City Brake Support (SCBS; otherwise known as AEB) with pedestrian detection (more expensive models get rear SCBS also), adaptive front lighting system, blind spot monitoring, and rear-cross traffic alert. Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC, active cruise control) is not available, unfortunately.
Lastly, included in the price list are add-ons such as window tinting (RM2,000), illuminated sill plates (RM400), optional leather seat upholstery for the Mid and Mid Plus variants (RM4,500), as well as a RM3,000 option for premium metallic colours such as Soul Red Crystal, Machine Grey, and Snowflake Pearl White. Bundled with the price is a five-year or 100,000 km manufacturer’s warranty with five-years free maintenance.
GALLERY: Mada CX-8 2WD Mid Plus – RM186k
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Inb4 game-changing comments like :
“Now that’s what I call a game-changing car. I wish Proton would make a quality car like this. 30 years of bla bla .. down the drain.. now all profit go to China.. sold it’s soul.. at the crossroads or somethin.. nothing but rebadger now.. Perodua been a rebadger for 25 years … all profit go to Japan .. tin kosong ..” all sort of that..
Nahh.. I’m just kidding. You all good people, 2020 is coming, happy new year
Kidding or not, RM186k.. wiser to angkat Kia Sorento SUV, segmen sme Mazda CX9 Rm330K
Mazda cars are trully game changers, all of them have outstanding design and excellent quality. This is why even if this game changing CX-8 price is quite expensive, it is still better to top up a bit and get this SUV instead of a rebadged Chinese SUV
If you want a proper SUV go get an X70. Safety first if you care for your loved ones. Go for RV if you don’t care about them.
We must thank China for this great product. Without China, I dont think Malaysia will be anywhere in the automotive industry
We thank Proton because they have been giving us great & safe products since Iriz. Well done Proton!
Nobody :
Literally nobody:
This guy: +×÷$
(Like) Mazda CX8
(Dislike) Honda Odyssey
X70 > all
This is no joke as proton has sold out 100k units in one year since launched.
No turbo, no hybrid, outdated but so expensive.
Service super sucks, NO RV, specs outdated but expensive.
For Honda, yeah
Why not to have 7 seats which is more practical for high specs? I will go for Santa Fe which has 7 seats and flat floor for 2nd row, more practical and comfortable
Santa Fe? Until u see the space in third row….
I saw Santa Fe third row and it’s reasonably spacious for 6 feets tall guy like me.
Outlander cheaper and value for money. No rear air cond blower, no problem. I drove my wife, parents in-law, my 2 kids & my 14 year old nephew (a chubby one who sat at the 3rd row) from Sungai Petani to Gunung Keriang, Alor Setar today. They weren’t complaining & even slept soundly during our journey in the scorching hot northern noon weather (those from the north know what I mean, not the GoT north..huhuhu). I was the only one who couldn’t sleep during the trip. Lol.
To those who need three rows, just get a proper mpv. T
Dont torture your kids who sit in the third row with these ‘three’ row suv.
agree that if that’s is x-trail, really torture…cx8 n Santa Fe are just nice but not bulky like mpv, moreover suv looks ok for work n family, mpv will be weird if u drive it for working
it doesnt look wierd for a family caring Married man at all.
unless u want to be looked like non-married guy.
Read my earlier comment about Mitsubishi Outlander. That is an honest review. Been driving it for more than a year.
Better grab one while you want one. Mazda gonna up their CKD lineup price next year and they mention it also affects other manufacturers. But then again Mazda vehicles are already expensive as it is now.
Cx30 price Rm140k only. Same class GLA Rm270k
Manyak mahal wor……I can use the same amount of money to buy a 2nd hand SUV with better spec, performance, looks, etc.
Mazda, dont be greedy…Just untung abit would do.Sikit sikit lama lama jadi bukit, as they say.
Some said BERMAZ don’t know how to do business. BERMAZ ni milik siapa?
Good brand but wrong spec and wrongly price too