Mazda CX-80 is official. The Japanese automaker presented its new SUV which is destined to become the new flagship in Europe. It offers up to 7 seats and will be available with a diesel engine or a Plug-in powertrain. Pre-sales of the new Mazda CX-80 will begin in May and the car will go on sale in all dealerships from autumn 2024.
Mazda CX-80 it is 4,995 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,710 mm high and has a wheelbase of 3,120 mm. Compared to the CX-60 we’ve already tested, it’s 250mm longer, 24mm taller and with a 250mm longer wheelbase. Speaking of design, the front has no particular differences with that of the CX-60. Therefore, massive front dominated by the large grille.
In profile, the chrome side window moldings are thicker and straighter at the D-pillar, highlighting the presence of a third level of seating. At the rear, we find horizontal L-shaped light clusters that come close to touching the Mazda logo located in the center of the tailgate. To make the rear of the SUV more attractive, the exhaust pipe has been hidden behind the bumper.
The new SUV can count on alloy wheels up to 20 inches and is available in eight colors: Jet Black, Deep Crystal Blue, Platinum Quartz, Arctic White, Rhodium White, Machine Grey, Soul Red Crystal, Artisan Red and Melting Cooper.
Moving on to the passenger compartment, the new Mazda CX-80 can be equipped with three possible configurations for the second row seats: a bench seat for three people, for a total capacity of seven seats, or two single armchairs separated by a central aisle, for a total of six seats, or again with two independent armchairs with a console in the centre, also for a six-seater configuration.
Unlike the Mazda CX-60, the CX-80’s second-row bench can slide 120 mm. The third row of seats has been designed to accommodate occupants up to 1,700 mm tall. Speaking of load capacity, with the third row seats not reclined, there are 258 liters available. Capacity that rises to 687 liters when the third row is folded down, 1,221 liters with the second row folded down, and 1,971 liters up to the roof.
The dashboard adopts a structure very similar to that of the CX-60. In fact we find the digital instrumentation with 12.3-inch screen and a infotainment system with 12.3-inch display. The system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Alexa isn’t missing either. If desired, you can also have a head-up display. Each of the CX-80’s three rows of seats is equipped with USB-C ports. On all versions of the CX-80, the center console features a 15W wireless smartphone charger and a 150W power supply at the rear of the console.
As mentioned, at launch the new SUV will be offered with a diesel engine and with a Plug-in powertrain. Let’s start from e-Skyactiv PHEV version which combines a 141 kW Skyactiv-G 2.5 four-cylinder direct injection petrol engine with a 129 kW electric unit. Overall available there are 241 kW (327 hp) and 500 Nm of torque.
The Mazda CX-80 e-Skyactiv PHEV accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and reaches a limited top speed of 195 km/h. Thanks to a battery with a capacity of 17.8 kWh, the SUV has an electric range of approximately 60 km. WLTP combined fuel consumption is 1.6 l/100 km, and WLTP combined CO2 emissions are 36 g/km.
Alternatively there is a six-cylinder in-line diesel eSkyactiv D with direct injection (Mild Hybrid) of 3.3 liters with 183 kW (249 HP) and 550 Nm. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and top speed of 219 km/h, with an average WLTP fuel consumption of 5.7-5.8 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 148-151 g/km. Both engines are paired with Mazda’s eight-speed automatic transmission and i-Activ All-Wheel Drive. CX-80 is equipped with double wishbone front suspension and multilink rear suspension.
On the safety front, the SUV can count on the advanced i-Activsense driving assistance systems. We find Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) with the new Unresponsive Driver Support (support for distracted drivers); Smart Brake Support (SBS) with the new frontal collision mitigation system and Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) with the new assistance system to avoid frontal traffic.
The new Mazda CX-80 is available in the Exclusive-line, Homura, Takumi, Homura Plus and Takumi Plus setups. All trim levels are available with a seven-seat interior configuration, which includes a second row with three seats. The interiors of the Homura and Homura Plus versions can also be chosen in a six-seater version.
Prices from 61,235 euros.
