Mazda Philippines Elevates Three-Row Suvs Amongst Cx-8. Prices Commencement At P 2.290M (W/ Xv Photos, Specs)

This model is to a greater extent than than 2 years inwards the making. After “slipping out” during the press con at the CX-5’s Malaysian institute assembly curl out inwards 2017, people idea that the three-row Mazda CX-8 was certain to bring together the line-up inwards 2018. Then, nothing. Enter the kickoff nine months of 2019, as well as nevertheless nothing. And then, it only happened. It rolled out of the assembly institute inwards October as well as now, hither it is. Philippines, this is your 2020 Mazda CX-8 (read our kickoff impressions, here).

Slotting in-between the CX-5 as well as CX-9 inwards damage of size, the CX-8 is Mazda’s newest three-row SUV. Unlike its competition, Mazda is offering 2 distinct seating configurations—a family-oriented 7-seater version or a to a greater extent than luxury-oriented 6-seater one. The onetime is solely available inwards front-wheel drive, spell the latter is solely inwards all-wheel campaign trim.

Regardless of seating configuration, the CX-8 is powered yesteryear a normally-aspirated 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G engine mated to a 6-speed automatic. Making 190 horsepower at 6,000 rpm as well as 252 Nm of torque at 4,000, this powertrain separates the CX-8 from its larger CX-9 sibling, spell nevertheless offering spirited, yet efficient surgery that Mazda is known for.

Built on the same platform that underpins the CX-9, the CX-8 is 175 mm shorter, 129 mm narrower, as well as 17 mm lower than the CX-9. Wheelbase though is the same for both models (2,930 mm). It essentially shares the CX-9’s interruption organisation but amongst its ain unique tuning. For instance, the rebound outpouring inwards the forepart damper has enhanced the CX-8’s cornering stability.

Feature-wise, close zilch separates these 2 variants. Both come upward amongst light-sensing adaptive LED headlights, 19-inch wheels wrapped inwards 225/55R19 Toyo tires, might tailgate, as well as rain-sensing wipers. Inside, both the FWD as well as AWD variants offering measure Nappa leather seats inwards a Deep Red color, might adjustment for the forepart occupants (10-way amongst retentiveness for the driver, 6-way for the passenger), tri-zone automatic climate control, windshield-projected heads-up display, might sunroof, as well as an 8-inch Mazda Connect infotainment organisation amongst a 10-speaker Bose audio system.

For safety, both variants come upward amongst half-dozen SRS airbags, ABS amongst EBD, forepart as well as parent parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, blind location monitoring amongst rear-cross traffic alert, as well as lane difference warning amongst lane continue assist.

Frankly, the only differentiation comes inwards its measure suite of driver assist technology. Only the AWD variant comes amongst i-Activ Sense which bundles adaptive radar-based cruise control, smart brake support, as well as driver-attention alert.

The 2020 Mazda CX-8 starts at P 2,290,000 for the 4x2 Signature as well as tops out at P 2,450,000 for the 4x4 Exclusive.