Right here it’s, the all-new Mazda CX-80. Constructed on the carmaker’s Skyactiv Multi-Answer Scalable Structure with a front-engine longitudinal format and rear-wheel drive, the SUV is the fourth member of the Giant Product group introduced again in October 2021, becoming a member of the CX-60, CX-70 and CX-90.
Set to go on sale in Europe this fall, the CX-80 would be the model’s first three-row SUV provided within the area, positioned above the CX-60 because the flagship mannequin. North America will miss out on the CX-80 as a result of the CX-70 and CX-90 are provided there, each of that are bigger in dimension.
On that point out, let’s discuss dimensions. The CX-80 measures 4,995 mm lengthy, 1,890 mm vast, 1,710 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 3,120 mm. That makes it 250 mm longer, 24 mm greater and with a 250 mm longer wheelbase than the CX-60, which shares the identical width.
For additional context, the CX-70 and CX-90 have the identical wheelbase of three,119 mm and an general size properly over 5,000 mm. We also needs to point out Mazda’s different three-row SUVs that are the CX-8 and CX-9, each with the identical 2,930 mm wheelbase, however the former is 4,900 mm lengthy whereas the latter is 5,075 mm. The CX-80 is the alternative for the CX-8 and CX-9 which ended manufacturing (for chosen markets) in 2023.
By way of design, the CX-80 seems to be like a stretched model of the CX-60 with a extra upright rear finish that necessitates a noticeably totally different window line and thicker accompanying trim. The newest evolution of Mazda’s Kodo design method seen on the CX-60 is utilized right here, with the CX-80 sporting an almost similar face to its smaller stablemate.
Spotlight cues embrace a big entrance grille with a outstanding chrome encompass that leads into squarish headlamps with built-in L-shaped daytime operating lights. Additional down, you’ll discover (hopefully practical) air curtains with black trim and a large decrease consumption.
As for the rear, the taillights undertake an L-shaped design to match that of the headlamps in addition to what’s seen on the CX-60. One distinction is the shortage of garnish for the exhaust pipe, which is as a substitute hidden behind the bumper for a “cleaner, extra elegant look,” the corporate mentioned in its launch.
The CX-80 will likely be provided in 9 colors, together with Jet Black, Deep Crystal Blue, Platinum Quartz, Arctic White, Rhodium White, Machine Gray, Soul Pink Crystal, Artisan Pink and Melting Copper. There can even be a number of 20-inch wheel designs accessible relying on trim degree, with choices being Homura, Takumi and Unique-line.
Persevering with the theme of familiarity, the CX-80’s dashboard design seems to be like a carbon copy of what we see within the CX-60. Key options embrace a digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment display screen, an Lively Driving Show HUD, two-zone local weather management with vents for all three rows, a wi-fi charging pad, USB-C ports, ambient lighting, Mazda Join (with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Alexa voice management) and MyMazda telematics.
Relying on the trim degree and choices chosen, the CX-80 could be outfitted with rear door sunshades (a primary for a Mazda in Europe), a powered panoramic sunroof and a 12-speaker Bose sound system.
Three-row seating (and the bigger dimension) is what units the CX-80 aside from the CX-60, and there are three configurations accessible for the second row. The primary is a bench seat that ends in a 2-3-2 format to accommodate as much as seven folks. The opposite two make the CX-80 a six-seater with two captain chairs that may be had with a stroll by means of or a center console.
With a second-row bench seat, you get a sliding vary of 120 mm and a seat recline angle of between 15 and 33 levels. Mazda provides the second-row shoulder room is 1,476 mm (35 mm greater than the CX-60), second-row headroom is 996 mm (12 mm greater than CX-60) and the third row can accommodate occupants as much as 1.7 metres in peak.
As for cargo area, you get 258 litres (together with underfloor storage) when the third-row seats are of their default place. With them folded down, there’s 687 litres of area accessible to be used, and should you additionally folded down the second-row seats, you get 1,221 litres (1,971 litres to the ceiling). An optionally available hands-free powered tailgate is obtainable to make issues extra handy.
One other little bit of comfort is a driver personalisation system that makes use of a digital camera to establish the place of the motive force and estimate their physique to mechanically set what the system believes to be the optimum driving place. This technique additionally mechanically restores settings of different automobile features for as much as six drivers in addition to present ingress/egress help.
All CX-80s will come commonplace with the i-Activsense suite of driver help features, which embrace entrance and rear Good Brake Help (SBS), Lane-keep Help System (LAS), Visitors Signal Recognition System (TSR), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Driver Consideration Alert (DAA).
Mazda Radar Cruise Management (MRCC) is on the market with the Driver Help package deal, whereas enhanced security options making their debut within the CX-80 embrace Cruising & Visitors Help (CTS) with new unresponsive driver help, Good Brake Help (SBS) with new head-on collision mitigation, and Emergency Lane Preserving (ELK) with new head-on site visitors avoidance help.
Europe will get the CX-80 with two i-Activ all-wheel drive powertrains, the primary being a plug-in hybrid primarily based on an inline-four petrol engine, whereas the second is a turbodiesel gentle hybrid straight-six. The specs for every are as follows:
2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV
- Engine: Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol
- Engine output: 192 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 261 Nm at 4,000 rpm
- Transmission: Eight-speed automated, all-wheel drive
- Electrical motor output: 175 PS (173 hp or 129 kW) and 270 Nm
- Whole system output: 328 PS (323 hp or 241 kW) and 500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h time: 6.8 seconds
- Prime pace: 195 km/h
- Battery: 17.8 kWh lithium-ion
- Electrical driving vary: 60 km
- WLTP gas consumption: 1.6 l/100 km
3.3 e-Skyactiv D
- Engine: e-Skyactiv D 3.3 litre turbodiesel straight-six with 48-volt M Hybrid Increase
- Engine output: 254 PS (251 hp or 187 kW) at 3,750 rpm and 550 Nm from 1,500-2,400 rpm
- Transmission: Eight-speed automated, all-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h time: 8.4 seconds
- Prime pace: 219 km/h
- Battery: 0.33 kWh lithium-ion
- WLTP gas consumption: 5.7-5.8/100 km
Each powertrains include the Mi-Drive system that gives drivers as much as 5 modes, together with Regular, Sport, Off-Street, Towing and EV (PHEV solely), together with Kinematic Posture Management (KPC), entrance double wishbones and a rear multi-link setup in addition to a towing capability of as much as 2,500 kg.
With Mazda aiming to be extra upmarket, the CX-80 is the corporate’s reply to comparable mid-size premium SUVs (with optionally available three-row seating) such because the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Audi Q7. Would you choose the CX-80 over these established nameplates?
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