What is it?
The CX-80 is Mazda's flagship three-row SUV in Australia and the long-wheelbase sibling to the CX-60, stretched 250mm to add a usable third row in six- or seven-seat layouts. Three powertrains, all i-Activ AWD, with pricing from $54,950 to $81,490 plus on-roads.
The lineup runs from D50e Touring (Diesel) at $54,950 plus on-roads, through to P50e Azami (PHEV) at $81,490 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Three powertrains (diesel six, petrol six, 241 kW PHEV), 2,500 kg braked towing across the range, and a longitudinal inline-six engineering layout that is rare in the segment, with 5-star ANCAP against the 2024 protocol.
P50e PHEV in Azami trim climbs past $80,000 plus on-roads, and the 8-speed clutch-based auto on six-cylinder grades takes time to learn.
Should you buy the CX-80?
Reasons to buy
- Three powertrains (diesel six, petrol six, 241 kW PHEV), 2,500 kg braked towing across the range, and a longitudinal inline-six engineering layout that is rare in the segment, with 5-star ANCAP against the 2024 protocol.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. PHEV battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2024), full driver-assist suite.
- 258 L (all rows up) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 2,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- P50e PHEV in Azami trim climbs past $80,000 plus on-roads, and the 8-speed clutch-based auto on six-cylinder grades takes time to learn.
- You want a longer warranty (Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe at 7 years), a wider-bodied three-row (Mazda CX-90), or a hybrid-only powertrain (Toyota Kluger).
- Third row is small for full-time adult use, child seats more comfortable for longer journeys. The 5-year warranty trails Korean 7-year rivals like Sorento and Santa Fe.
- Top trim climbs to $81,490 plus on-roads.
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