MAZDA CX-8 PLUGS THE GENERATION GAP

Mazda sports utility vehicle sibling rivalry just got hotter, with a reborn five-year-old CX-8 refitted out and snapping at big brother CX-9’s heels, while fending off the challenge of the mid-size CX-5. Available in six grades – Sport, Touring, Touring Active, GT SP, Asaki and Asaki LE – with petrol or diesel power front or all-wheel drive, the entry-level Sport FWD petrol comes to market at $42,060, plus on-road costs, while the Asaki LE diesel AWD tips the scales at $71,410. Rearranging the chairs, the Touring Active takes over where… Read more

STYLING AND TECH UPGRADE FOR MAZDA CX-8

Mazda Australia has released details of its MY23 CX-8 SUV highlighted by a major styling update and a range of new tech features. First sold here in 2018 the CX-8 fills the gap between the mid-sized CX-5 and large CX-9 previously occupied the discontinued CX-7. The other two SUV models are the compact CX-3 and marginally larger CX-30. Exterior changes include a block mesh pattern grille and grille surround, restyled front and rear bumpers, a new headlight and taillight design, a sleeker rear tailgate and new wheel designs. A new… Read more