Aside from the MX-30, Bermaz has additionally launched the 2022 Mazda CX-8 in Malaysia. The up to date three-row SUV could not seize the headlines like its electrical sibling, however it’s a preferred mannequin all the identical and this newest model comes with some significant upgrades.
The largest of those is the addition of a turbocharged petrol 2.5 T High Plus AWD variant, which tops the vary at RM212,225 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. The remainder of the petrol lineup stays, with the two.5 Mid 2WD priced at RM177,674, the two.5 High 2WD at RM183,452 and the two.5 High Plus 2WD at RM197,553
Also modified is the only 2.2 D High Plus diesel variant, ditching its all-wheel-drive system; it now retails at RM204,759. These figures exclude the gross sales and repair tax (SST), the exemption of which ends on Friday. As normal, each buy comes with a five-year/100,000 km guarantee and 5 years of free service.
The new 2.5 litre forced-induction mill, badged the Skyactiv-G 2.5 T, is shared with the CX-5 and develops 228 hp at 5,000 rpm and 420 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. That’s a helpful enhance over the naturally-aspirated model, which produces 192 hp at 6,000 rpm and 258 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The turbo CX-8 can be now the one mannequin to include Mazda’s i-Activ AWD.
The 2.2 litre Skyactiv-D turbodiesel continues to churn out 188 hp at 4,500 rpm and 450 Nm at 2,000 rpm. All fashions get the identical six-speed Skyactiv-Drive computerized gearbox, together with the new G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus) that now additionally applies the brakes to stabilise the automotive.
Beyond the new engine, the 2022 mannequin 12 months provides just a few different enhancements, in addition to some minor aesthetic tweaks. On the surface, the CX-8 ditches the earlier slatted grille in favour of an array of vertical strains, fitted to the High Plus variants and completed in gunmetal.
These fashions additionally get chrome strips throughout the decrease edges and new 19-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels; the lower-end variations retain the earlier 19-inch rollers which might be painted black on the two.5 High. Lastly, there are two new metallic color choices – Platinum Quartz and the Mazda 3‘s Polymetal Grey.
Inside, the beforehand non-compulsory eight-inch touchscreen is now normal, though the Malaysian spec misses out on the ten-inch show provided in different markets. Still you now get wi-fi Apple CarPlay connectivity and Qi wi-fi charging on the two.5 High and above, plus normal leather-based upholstery and, on the High Plus vehicles, darkish purple Nappa leather-based and seat heating and air flow (together with second-row heating).
Otherwise, normal package has been retained and contains computerized LED head- and taillights, LED fog lights, keyless entry, push-button begin, triple-zone auto local weather management, a seven-inch instrument show, power-adjustable entrance seats with driver’s aspect reminiscence, a seven-seat structure, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, six audio system, a reverse digicam and a hands-free powered tailgate.
Moving up to the two.5 High nets you adaptive LED headlights, LED daytime operating lights, signature LED taillights, LED inside illumination, a frameless rear-view mirror and 6 seats, whereas the High Plus throws on a head-up show, handbook rear door sunshades and a 360-degree digicam system. Roof rails are solely fitted to the turbocharged fashions.
Safety-wise, the CX-8 comes as normal with six airbags and stability management, with the two.5 High getting some i-Activsense driver help techniques, together with autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and rear cross visitors alert. New for 2022 are further options on the High Plus fashions, comparable to adaptive cruise management, lane conserving help and an upgraded AEB system that additionally features in reverse.
