Likes

Good value for money
Practical space
Smooth diesel engine

Dislikes

Higher grades get very expensive
Six-seat option only available on one variant
Unrefined at the top end
Tung Nguyen
News Editor
31 Mar 2021
1 min read

The new flagship of the 2021 CX-8 line-up is the Asaki LE.

Differentiating itself from the standard Asaki, the LE swaps the second-row bench seats out for two captain's chairs.

The second row seats feature electronic adjustment, as well as heating and cooling functions.

A unique centre console is also included for the second row, which sports storage options and USB ports for charging.

Priced at $69,920, the Asaki LE is available exclusively with a 140kW/450Nm 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine with all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission.

Read the full 2021 Mazda CX-8 review

Mazda CX-8 2021: Asaki Le (Awd)

Engine Type Diesel Twin Turbo 4, 2.2L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 6.0L/100km (combined)
Seating 7
Price From $45,540 - $52,910
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$33,886
Based on 131 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$24,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$45,990
Tung Nguyen
News Editor
Having studied journalism at Monash University, Tung started his motoring journalism career more than a decade ago at established publications like Carsales and Wheels magazine. Since then, he has risen through the ranks at GoAuto to Managing Editor before joining the CarsGuide team in 2019 as the newly-appointed News Editor. Since starting at CarsGuide, Tung has spearheaded the push for well-researched and unique stories that will shines a light on the automotive industry for new-car-buying intenders, who might struggle to keep up to date with the fast-paced environment of motoring. The last few years alone have seen an explosion of interest in electric cars, as well as a push for autonomous driving, and as News Editor, it is Tung’s job to stay abreast of all the latest and deliver stories worthy of CarsGuide growing audience.
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