Mazda Thailand has officially launched the CX-8, with four variants of the three-row SUV being made available to customers there. The range starts off with the 2.5 S that is priced at 1.599 million baht (RM220,094), and is followed by the 2.5 SP at 1.699 million baht (RM233,859), the XDL at 1.899 million baht (RM261,388) as well as the range-topping XDL Exclusive at 2.069 million baht (RM284,787).
This four-variant line-up is similar to what we get in Malaysia, but the difference here is the XDL Exclusive is the only one available with six-seat configuration (including two second-row captain chairs), whereas we have three variants of the sort. Meanwhile, the rest of the range for the Thailand market are all seven-seaters.
In terms of engines, the 2.5 S and 2.5 SP are powered by a SkyActiv-G 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine with 194 PS at 6,000 rpm and 258 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. Both XDL variants feature a SkyActiv-D 2.2 litre turbodiesel powerplant instead, which provides 190 PS at 4,500 rpm and 450 Nm at 2,000 rpm. Again, this arrangement differs from Malaysian-spec cars, as there’s only a sole diesel variant available to us.
All CX-8 variants in Thailand get a SkyActiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission as standard, with all-wheel drive being reserved to the XDL Exclusive – front-wheel drive is the default for the rest. Other shared features include G-Vectoring Control (GVC) and Mazda’s i-Stop idling technology.
As for available equipment, 19-inch wheels are fitted to all four variants, with other exterior items being automatic projector LED headlamps, daytime running lights (LED-type for all except for the 2.5 S that gets bulb-type ones), LED signature taillights (except the 2.5 S), keyless entry and front LED fog lamps (only for the XDL Exclusive).
On the inside, the list of standard equipment for all variants include powered front seats (eight-way driver’s side with memory and six-way passenger), Deep Red Nappa leather upholstery, a windshield-projected head-up display, a 4.6-inch multi-info instrument cluster display, triple-zone climate control with second- and third-row vents, keyless start and a seven-inch Mazda Connect system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.
Compared to the CX-8 we get, the Thailand-spec variants do get a few more goodies, such as a 10-speaker Bose sound system on the XDL Exclusive, with others having a standard six-speaker system – Malaysian cars use this setup. The standard features such as Nappa leather and powered front passenger seat are also available only on selected variants in Malaysia.
In the safety department, Thailand-spec CX-8s come with six airbags, Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring (ABSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) DSC, traction control, hill assist, ABS, EBD and brake assist. Other features such as a 360-degree view monitor, Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), Smart Brake Support (SBS) and Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) are found on all variants save for the base 2.5 S.
The XDL Exclusive is the most equipped of the bunch, as it adds on Smart City Brake Support-Reverse (SCBS-R), Adaptive LED Headlamps (ALH), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Driver Attention Alert (DAA) and Lane-keep Assist System (LAS). These features are also available here in Malaysia, but what’s missing is Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), which can be found on all Thailand-spec variants, with the exception of the 2.5 S.
The CX-8 is available in Thailand in a choice of six colours – Soul Red Crystal, Machine Grey, Snowflake White Pearl, Jet Black, Deep Crystal Blue and Sonic Silver – which are exactly the same as what customers in Malaysia are offered. For the sake of comparison, the CX-8 in Malaysia is priced at RM179,960.40 for the entry-level 2.5G 2WD Mid, RM185,960.40 for the 2.5G 2WD Mid Plus, 2.5G, RM200,960.40 for the 2WD High, and RM217,722.80 for the top-of-the-line 2.2D 4WD High.
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Damn you, Bermaz! Malaysian doesnt deserve MRCC?
Mazda MRCC is lower spec than X70 ADAS…
summore X70 Gkui is same to mesedis Mbux…
Marz, check again ur fact. X70 ACC starts when the car is moving and doesnt follow the front car’s speed when below 30kmh. MRCC can at any speed. Mazda have LKAS, X70 only warning. Aiyooo, your Googling skill doubt me.
Cost for MRCC hardware is around RM 4k. If Bermaz want to add RM6-7k for the MRCC, I can pay lahh! Malaysia’s economy is better now under LGE lah.
I guess better wait for upgraded CKD Proton X70 Pro very soon. or Mazda facelift in 2022
Even HU upgred is RM 6-7k, jangan harap MRCC upgred will be 6-7k, more like RM 10-12k with our sucky currency. Still want?
Yes, still want. I got much money from LGE. Not directly la, hes the brilliant man that make my bisness mantap.
Not direct means your one of cronies lah?
Here in bolehland, NO MRCC
Rm180k only. Cars so cheap here , so syukur …
So where is that joker that keep shouting car prices in Malaysia is the most expensive in the world. To him, Thailand must be in Mars.
why no mrcc in malaysia, treat us like cikai ??
Now i realized cars here in Msia are cheap. Ok going to book 5 units of Mazda CX8 tomorrow ikat tepi
Wow…. they price this into the Toyota Harrier teritory, wil b a tough job for Madza, espacially in Bolehland
Wow. 5 years ago 1.899 million baht is equivalent to rm189,900. Maybe the weak ringgit has attracted the thais to buy from.malaysia. Good.
Walowei, Mazda Malaysia greedy? overpriced?
even
Mazda2 RM92k OTR:
Boot Space 220Liter
Space Saver Tyre.
2 airbags.
Myvi Lagi Best 1.3MT RM42k OTR:
Boot Space 277 Liter.
Full Size Spare Tyre
4 Airbags
So I guess malaysians dont deserve nice things after all…
Bermaz, you greedy, cheapskate bastard.
Bermaz gave up selling Mazda dy. That’s what happens when you let an ahpek run the business.
give us mrcc la
Do u read it correctly, readers? Thailand got the third row AC vents. We cannot get it laa. Bermaz think we r poor.
Tak launch ppl complain, dah launch ppl complain takda mrcc, bagi mrcc ppl complain mahal, apa Malaysian mahu?
Malaysians mau X70…..
If u can only afford x70, go ahead n buy it…don’t complain, work harder
exactly…. only complain but when everything is in there… come the dreadful complain again…. TOO EXPENSIVE!!!
Why work harder when you can work smarter? Work just enough to buy valued for money cars like X70 and not spend on overpriced CX-8. Be smarter.
Yo, Ryan. Ape ko repek ni. Malaysian mntk tambah MRCC dgn berbayarlah. Mistilah harga naik. Yg x mampu, diam2 amik yg GL2.0 sudahla.
Dirt bag Bermaz. Nah.. consumers can skip cx8.. the QC will not be on par with JDM. Same for cx5 CKD is already giving enough flaws. Let’s go into details anyone? 3 maz owners currently
Mazda should have removed heated seating for or cx8 and replaced with MRCC. This will make the car more on par with other brand