A teaser image and a number of specifications have
been released about Mazda’s next SUV, the CX-8. While news of the vehicles
comes out of the blue, it has been confirmed that the CX-8 will be offered in
Japan, at least initially, and have six- and seven-seat configurations.
The CX-8 is believed to be based around the same
platform as the CX-9, as it shares its 2,930 mm wheelbase with its
bigger and older sibling.
However, the CX-8 is 115 mm shorter in
length, is 129 mm narrower and 17 mm shorter height-wise than
the CX-9. As the largest Mazda SUV isn’t available in Japan, the CX-8 will sit
at the top of the company’s local SUV range.
In terms of powertrains, Wheels Magazine says the
CX-8 will exclusively receive the 2.2-liter turbo diesel engine from the Mazda
6, potentially delivering the same 172 hp and 420 Nm of torque. It
remains unclear when Mazda intends to unveil the CX-8.
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