Mazda CX-8 Reviews
You'll find all our Mazda CX-8 reviews right here.
Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the 's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.
The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find Mazda CX-8 dating back as far as 2018.
Mazda CX-8 2020 review: Sport petrol long term
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By Malcolm Flynn · 25 Sep 2020
Malcolm Flynn is spending six months with his family aboard the petrol-engined Mazda CX-8 Sport, to see how well the new sub $40k entry version stacks up with everyday use.
Mazda CX-8 2020 review: Sport petrol
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By Nedahl Stelio · 04 Apr 2020
The Mazda CX-8 fills the gap between the large CX-9 and the five seater CX-5. To some, it's exactly the right size. Will it work for your household?
Mazda CX-8 Sport 2WD 2019 review
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By Peter Anderson · 06 May 2019
The CX-8s is shoe-horned between Mazda's all-conquering CX-5 and its stylish CX-9. It's a bit smaller than the brand's largest SUV, but still manages to carry up to seven in comfort. Only catch is that it has to be a diesel.
Mazda CX-8 Asaki 2019 review: road trip
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By Vani Naidoo · 19 Oct 2018
From sand to snow and back again, the Mazda CX-8 Asaki takes on a family road trip.
Mazda CX-8 2019 review: Asaki
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By Nedahl Stelio · 02 Oct 2018
Mazda added the CX-8 to its SUV line-up this year. It sits in between a five-seater CX-5 and the large seven-seater CX-9, in that it has seven seats but it's not as big as a CX-9. It's smaller, so a bit easier to manoeuvre.
Mazda CX-5, CX-8 and CX-9 2018 snow review
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By Marcus Craft · 31 Aug 2018
Mazda's SUVs are more commonly found in an urban habitat. But a snow and ice drive session in The Land of the Long White Cloud shows the latest all-wheel drive versions of the top-selling CX-5, full-size CX-9, and seven-seat CX-8 are up to it off-road.
Mazda CX-8 2018 review: Sport AWD
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By Tom White · 20 Aug 2018
Mazda's CX-8 blends the best of its five-seat CX-5 and seven-seat CX-9 to create an interesting amalgam with seven seat capacity and relatively compact dimensions.
Mazda CX-8 2018 review
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By Malcolm Flynn · 29 Jun 2018
Remember Mr McGreg from The Simpsons who copped the brunt of Dr Nick Riviera? "With a leg for an arm and an arm for a leg." You might perceive the new Mazda CX-8 as a similar jumble of existing Mazda SUV building blocks, but you're wrong. Very wrong. It may have the long wheelbase and seven-seat layout of a CX-9 but
Mazda CX-8 Asaki 2018 review: snapshot
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By Malcolm Flynn · 29 Jun 2018
The CX-8 Asaki forms the top-of-the-range for the new segment-busting seven-seater SUV, sitting above the two- and all-wheel drive Sport variants.