Mazda CX-8 2017- new capacious crossover

New from Mazda - crossover CX-8 will take in the model line a place below the flagship CX-9. As well as seven-seater CX-9, the novelty has impressive sizes, high level of equipment and stylish external design.

Exterior Mazda CX-8

Judging by the first photos, outwardly the novelty is very close to the flagship CX-9. In any case, the dimensions of the body, its proportions and the design of the rear are almost identical. "The face" of the car the manufacturer does not yet demonstrate, but, most likely, here the crossover will correspond to the firm style of the manufacturer.

The body shape and geometric parameters provide the car with a good passability and aerodynamics, and the size of the wheelbase guarantees a comfortable fit for passengers in three rows of seats.

Body overall dimensions

In its dimensions, the novelty is slightly inferior to the CX-9 crossover:

The length of the body is 4900 mm, which is only 156 mm less than that of the older brother;

On the width of the new crossover is inferior to the flagship by 128 mm, this parameter for the car is 1840 mm (corresponds to a similar parameter of the compact MazdaCX-5 crossover, which is a step lower in the model range);

The height of the body is 1730 mm, which is only 23 mm less than the CX-9.

But the distance between the axles of the cars is the same and is 2930 mm.

Interior decoration

For the car is available two options for the interior design. The first of them assumes the presence of seven seats: in the second row on the couch there are three passengers, the third row represents two separate seats. In the other - a six-seat version of the layout and the second and third row consist of two seats. For the convenience of middle-class passengers, the armchairs are separated by a wide armrest with cupholders and a storage compartment.

Most likely, the design of the dashboard and front console in a novelty will be borrowed from the younger model of the brand - Mazda CX-5. In this case, the buyer can expect the presence of a 7-inch full-color display of a multimedia system with touch controls, steering wheel controls, informative dashboard With a modern trip computer. Traditionally, the car will be pleased with the high level of quality of finishing materials and the accuracy of assembly.

Equipment of a new crossover from Mazda

The exact number and level of equipment of various Mazda CX-8 complete sets is still unknown. With confidence, we can say that the novelty will provide a high level of comfort and safety for the driver and passengers. For convenience during the movement, the following options are available:

- Entertainment multimedia device with many additional functions;

- Climate control with a convenient control unit;

- Armchairs with heating and anatomical form of the backs;

- Electric drive of the driver's and front passenger's seats, power windows, folding of exterior mirrors;

- Electronic parking brake, etc.

- Also, the crossover boasts a high level of security, which is provided by the presence of a package of options I-Activsense, which includes:

- Intelligent cruise control;

- Adaptive headlights with automatic main beam control;

- Warning of the probability of a head-on collision;

- Emergency braking system in emergency situations;

- The system of confinement in the band;

- Monitoring of dead zones.

Characteristics of the Mazda CX-8

At the moment it is known that the car will be equipped with a 4-cylinder turbodiesel with a volume of 2.2 liters. With a return of 175 hp And a fuel consumption of just over 5.5 liters per hundred in a mixed mode.

Probably, also in the line of engines there will be two gasoline power units - 2.0 and 2.5 liters.

In the rest, in the technical part, the novelty is similar to the flagship CX-9. The crossover is built on the same platform with an independent suspension architecture, has disc brakes of all wheels, steering-rack and power amplifier.

Price and start of sales of Mazda CX-8 2017-2018 model year

The crossover will go on sale in the automotive market of Japan and North America until the end of this year. The cost of new items, according to preliminary data, will be 28,000 dollars or more.