Mazda unveiled the all-new CX-80, its new flagship in markets such as Europe, Japan, and Australia. The new SUV is offered with a variety of three-row configurations and will initially be available with mild-hybrid diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrain options in Europe. As expected, the Mazda CX-80 shares many body panels with the CX-60, including the entire front end. However, the CX-80 boasts a longer wheelbase and a stretched rear overhang, giving it a resemblance to the larger CX-70 and CX-90 available in North America.
The profile of the CX-80 is distinguished
by the longer rear doors and the model-specific greenhouse featuring thicker
chrome on the rear-side windows. At the back, the taillights are shared with
the CX-60 but there is a redesigned rear fascia and a more upright tailgate.
The new Mazda CX-80 measures almost 5,000 mm long, with a
wheelbase over 3,000 mm, compared to the 4,745 mm length and 2,870 mm wheelbase of the CX-60. For comparison, the
North American CX-70 and CX-90 SUVs measure 5,121 mm in length and
feature a 3,119 mm wheelbase. It’s worth noting that these are
classified as wide-body SUVs, unlike the narrow-body CX-60 and CX-80 duo.
The CX-80 is available with different
three-row interior configurations, accommodating six or seven occupants. The
second row can be configured with either a trio of standard seats or two
captain’s chairs combined with a center console or a walk-through to the third
row. Finally, the two seats of the third row can fold completely flat,
extending the cargo area when not in use. The dashboard is carried over from
the CX-60, featuring premium materials and Mazda’s latest infotainment display.
Equipment includes Alexa voice control, a “hybrid navigation” said to combine
the benefits of offline and online services, and a new Trailer Hitch View
system. The model gets the full i-Activsense ADAS suite, with Mazda targeting a
five-star Euro NCAP rating. In Europe, the CX-80 offers a choice of mild-hybrid
diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains. These are shared with the CX-60, as the
two models ride on the same architecture.
The entry-level e-Skyactiv D version is
equipped with a 3.3-liter six-cylinder diesel, producing 251 hp and 550 Nm of torque. The engine is assisted by Mazda’s M
Hybrid Boost 48V mild-hybrid system, enhancing its environmental credentials.
Power is transmitted to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
The more powerful and efficient e-Skyactiv PHEV churns out a combined 323 hp and 500 Nm of torque, allowing the 0-100 km/h sprint to be completed in 6.8 seconds. The setup comprises a
2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, an electric motor, and a 17.8 kWh
battery pack offering up to 60 km of electric-only range.
Presales for the Mazda CX-80 will start
this May, with the first examples set to reach European dealerships in Autumn
2024. The SUV will also be available in its home market in Japan and is
expected to reach Australia before the end of the year.