2023 Mazda CX-8 price and specs
The Mazda CX-8 large family SUV has received a facelift, with new styling and upgraded technology – but higher prices across the model range.
- 2023 Mazda CX-8 pricing and specifications
- New look for updated six- or seven-seater
- Largest infotainment and driver displays standard on all models
- Priced from $42,060 plus on-road costs
The 2023 Mazda CX-8 six- or seven-seater will cost up to $1550 more than the vehicle it replaces when the updated model arrives in showrooms this March.
The updated CX-8 mirrors changes to its five-seat CX-5 sibling last year, with a new front end, upgraded interior technology, and added features on multiple models.
Mazda Australia has increased prices by between $1400 and $1550, depending on model. This is after a price rise of $120 which was applied across the range on 1 January 2023.
The mid-trim Touring SP black-edition variant has been axed, and succeeded by a rugged-themed Touring Active grade, as per the CX-5 – while the GT variant has been replaced by the GT SP, with the black-accented parts from the Touring SP.
As previously reported, all Mazda CX-8 variants gain a restyled front fascia with a new grille, bumper, and on top-of-the-range model, upgraded adaptive LED headlights with 20 high-beam LEDs (up from 12).
There have also been changes to the rear bumper, as well as new signatures for the LED tail-lights – though the shape of the light clusters themselves haven't changed.
Inside, all models are fitted with a larger 10.25-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – available in wireless and wired forms – plus satellite navigation.
Standard across the range is a 7.0-inch digital instrument display, plus USB-C ports for front occupants, and a function on the key fob for lowering all of the windows.
Previously, the 10.25-inch infotainment screen and 7.0-inch driver display were exclusive to the flagship Asaki and Asaki LE, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were wired only.
Other tweaks include a new Rhodium White exterior colour, claimed reductions in road noise and vibration, and a standard-fit drive mode selector on all-wheel-drive models.
Six model grades are available – Sport, Touring, Touring Active (new), GT, Asaki and Asaki LE – with petrol and/or diesel power, depending on model grade.
Petrol versions use a 2.5-litre non-turbo four-cylinder engine with 140kW/252Nm, a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, while the diesel engine is a 140kW/450Nm 2.2-litre turbo four-cylinder with a six-speed auto and all-wheel drive.
The 2023 Mazda CX-8 is due in showrooms next month (March 2023).
2023 Mazda CX-8 Australian pricing
- CX-8 Sport petrol FWD – $42,060 (up $1450)
- CX-8 Sport diesel AWD – $49,060 (up $1450)
- CX-8 Touring petrol FWD – $48,960 (up $1450)
- CX-8 Touring Active diesel AWD – $56,910 (new variant, up $1400 over Touring SP diesel AWD)
- CX-8 GT SP petrol FWD – $58,560 (replaces GT, up $1550)
- CX-8 GT SP diesel AWD – $65,560 (replaces GT, up $1550)
- CX-8 Asaki petrol FWD – $61,810 (up $1400)
- CX-8 Asaki diesel AWD – $68,810 (up $1400)
- CX-8 Asaki LE diesel AWD – $71,410 (up $1400)
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2023 Mazda CX-8 Sport standard features:
- 10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment screen (new)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (new)
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Opening of windows from key fob (new)
- 7.0-inch digital instrument display (new)
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights (and auto high beam)
- Satellite navigation and Bluetooth
- Six-speaker sound system
- Reversing camera and rear parking sensors
- Tri-zone climate control
- Power-folding heated side mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Traffic sign recognition
2023 Mazda CX-8 Touring adds (over Sport):
- Keyless entry
- Front parking sensors
- Leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable front seats (eight-way driver, six-way passenger) with heating
- Second-row USB ports
- One-touch third row
- Paddle shifters
- Front LED fog lights
2023 Mazda CX-8 Touring Active adds (over Touring):
- 19-inch machined and black alloy wheels
- Black mirror caps
- Cloth and 'Maztex' leather-look upholstery in 'Revera Stone'
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Heated outboard rear seats
- 12-way power adjustment, memory for driver's seat
2023 Mazda CX-8 GT SP adds (over base Touring):
- 19-inch black alloy wheels (new)
- Gloss black mirrors and grille (new)
- Adaptive LED headlights
- 10-speaker Bose sound system
- Black or burgundy leather upholstery
- 12-way power adjustment, memory for driver's seat
- Heated outboard rear seats
- Power tilt/slide sunroof
- Power tailgate
- Wireless phone charging
- Third-row USB ports
- Second-row window sunshades
- LED interior lights
2023 Mazda CX-8 Asaki adds (over GT SP):
- Black-finish mirrors, grille, wheels deleted
- 19-inch bright-finish alloy wheels
- Black nappa leather upholstery with quilting (new, replacing brown)
- Unique front grille
- Larger-diameter tailpipes
- Brown quilted nappa leather upholstery
- Front seat ventilation
- Heated steering wheel
- 360-degree camera
- Frameless rear-view mirror
- Chrome seat controls
- Silver interior trim inserts
2023 Mazda CX-8 Asaki LE adds (over Asaki):
- Heated and ventilated second-row individual seats (captain's chairs) with cup holders and USB ports
- Choice of black or Pure White nappa leather upholstery (new, replacing choice of brown or white)