Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD vs 2.5 High Plus 2WD
Verdict
This is a same-family, same-mechanical-package call. The Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD costs RM171,360, while the Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD is RM186,360, so the gap is RM15,000. Both use a 2,488 cc petrol engine with 192 hp and 258 Nm, front-wheel drive and a conventional automatic, and both are rated at 7.9 L/100 km. The High Plus gets a slightly larger 74-litre fuel tank versus 72 litres. On paper, you are paying mainly for trim, not mechanicals — check the equipment list before stretching.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD if you want the same 192 hp, six-seat D-segment SUV package for RM15,000 less.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD if its extra trim equipment matters to you and the small 74-litre tank advantage is a bonus.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD RM171,360; Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD RM186,360
- Fuel tank: Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD 72 L; Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD 74 L
- Engine: Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD 2,488 cc; Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD 2,488 cc
- Output: Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD 192 hp/258 Nm; Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD 192 hp/258 Nm
- Fuel economy: Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD 7.9 L/100 km; Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD 7.9 L/100 km
- Boot space: Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD 209 L; Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD 209 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 171,360✓ | RM 186,360 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 192 hp | 192 hp |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Boot space | 209 L | 209 L |
| Fuel tank | 72 L | 74 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 830 |
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.
2.5 High 2WD
- RM15,000 cheaper
- Same 192 hp and 258 Nm output
- Same six-seat cabin and 209 L boot
- Smaller 72 L fuel tank
- No listed mechanical advantage over High Plus
- Extra trim kit may be missing
2.5 High Plus 2WD
- Larger 74 L fuel tank
- Same 7.9 L/100 km fuel economy rating
- Same six-airbag and AEB safety basics
- Costs RM15,000 more
- Same engine, torque and driven wheels as High
- No listed boot-space gain
2.5 High 2WD vs 2.5 High Plus 2WD FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD or Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD better?
The Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD is the better value on paper. It has the same 2,488 cc petrol engine, 192 hp, 258 Nm, front-wheel drive, six seats and 7.9 L/100 km rating for less money.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD costs RM15,000 more than the Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD.
Do they have the same engine and fuel economy?
Yes. Both use a 2,488 cc petrol engine with 192 hp and 258 Nm, paired with a conventional automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive. Both are rated at 7.9 L/100 km.