Mazda CX-8 vs Zeekr 7X
Verdict
The Mazda CX-8 is the cheaper, more conventional family choice at RM165,360, while the Zeekr 7X costs RM179,800 and pushes hard on EV hardware. For the extra RM14,440, the Zeekr brings a 416 hp/440 Nm motor, 75 kWh battery, 480 km range, 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time, 539-litre boot and fuller driver assistance. The Mazda counters with seven seats, a 2.5 litre petrol engine, 6-speed auto, 72-litre tank and CKD Malaysian assembly. If third-row use matters, the CX-8 still has the clearer family brief.
CX-8
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if you need seven seats, a space-saver spare tyre and a familiar petrol SUV with a 6-speed automatic.
7X
Pick the Zeekr 7X if five seats are enough and you want EV pace, a bigger boot and more driver-assistance kit.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-8 RM165,360; Zeekr 7X RM179,800
- Powertrain: Mazda 2,488 cc petrol with 192 hp/258 Nm; Zeekr single motor with 416 hp/440 Nm
- Efficiency/range: Mazda rated at 7.9 L/100 km with a 72-litre tank; Zeekr has a 75 kWh battery and 480 km EV range
- Seats and boot: Mazda has 7 seats and 209 litres; Zeekr has 5 seats and 539 litres
- Size: Mazda is 4,900 mm long, 1,840 mm wide and 1,730 mm tall; Zeekr is 4,787 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and 1,650 mm tall
- Warranty: Mazda gets 5 years/100,000 km with free service; Zeekr gets 5 years/150,000 km plus an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
CX-8
- Seven seats with seven three-point seat belts
- RM14,440 cheaper than the Zeekr 7X
- Space-saver spare tyre instead of a repair kit
- Much lower output: 192 hp/258 Nm versus 416 hp/440 Nm
- Smaller boot: 209 litres versus 539 litres
- Lacks the Zeekr’s blind spot system, autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree monitor
7X
- 416 hp and 440 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds
- 480 km EV range with up to 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC charging
- More tech: matrix LED projectors, head-up display, navigation and 21-speaker audio
- Five seats only, against the Mazda’s seven
- Costs RM14,440 more
- Tyre repair kit only, while the Mazda has a space-saver spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 165,360✓ | RM 179,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 258 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 416 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | — | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 450 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,781 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 72 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 209 litres | 539 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R46 | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 615✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
CX-8 vs 7X FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-8 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is stronger on performance, boot space, EV range and driver assists. The Mazda CX-8 is better if you need seven seats and a petrol SUV. For most five-seat buyers, the Zeekr has the richer spec.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-8 costs RM165,360 and the Zeekr 7X costs RM179,800, so the Zeekr is RM14,440 dearer.
Which one is better for a family?
Choose the Mazda CX-8 for a larger family because it has seven seats. Choose the Zeekr 7X if five seats are enough; it has a much larger 539-litre boot versus the Mazda’s 209 litres.