Mazda has officially introduced a novelty

The novelty is represented by the minimum number of version and available only with one engine.

Inferior sizes sold abroad closely models the CX-9, “eight”, nevertheless, became the largest and most expensive model of the brand in Japan, so legally capped an all local production line.

With the same wheelbase (2930 mm) on both machines, the CX-8 has turned out to be shorter, narrower and lower (4900 vs 4065 mm, vs 1961 1840 mm and 1730 mm respectively against 1747).

However, three rows of seats in the cabin remained, though, was to sit closer. The only engine is a Skyactiv – D 2.2 is undergoing modernization, after which its capacity was increased from 175 to 190 HP and torque from 420 to 450 N-m. In pair with diesel engine is also uncontested 6-speed automatic transmission, but the drive can be either front or full (with a surcharge amount equivalent to 2 thousand US dollars).

The chassis is equipped with a G-Vectoring Control, and the front dampers have been recalibrated for greater stability in cornering. Delivery of the eight in the salons will begin in December, with prices already announced. The simplest and most basic model with front-wheel drive – but complex electronic assistants i Above will cost the Japanese buyer in an amount equal to approximately 29 thousand dollars.

While the most tricked-out version with all-wheel drive, Bose sound system and two-tone interior, Nappa leather and natural wood, will cost 37 and a half thousand dollars, which is 6 thousand cheaper than a similarly equipped CX-9 in the United States.

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