Mazda CX-8
Price
Sport front-wheel-drive $42,490. Sport all-wheel-drive $46,490. Asaki all-wheel-drive $61,490. Plus on-road costs.
Drivetrain
2191cc four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, 140kW@4500rpm, 450Nm@2000rpm. Six-speed automatic transmission. Alloy wheels – 17-inch (Sport) or 19-inch (Asaki). Space-saver steel spare.
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100km (2WD), 6.0L/100km (AWD) – govt test figures. 72-litre tank (2WD), 74-litre tank (AWD).
Standard safety
Six airbags. Autonomous emergency braking. Blind spot information. Lane keep assist. Lane departure warning. Rear-cross traffic alert. Driver attention alert. Reversing camera. Rear parking sensors. LED daytime running lights. Auto headlights. Rain-sensing wipers. ISOFIX childseat fittings (2).
Connectivity
Seven-inch touch-screen. Satellite navigation. Digital/AM/FM radio. USB input. Bluetooth.
Standard features
Three-zone climate control. Cloth seats (Sport), powered/heated leather seats (Asaki). Roof rails. Fully adjustable steering column. LED headlights. Push-button start. Advanced keyless entry (Asaki). Head-up display.