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Mazda’s new CX-80 model is likely to be priced between $68k – $85k and will offer straight-six powertrains like the CX-90
Mazda has officially announced that it will bring a third model from its new large luxury SUV series to the Australian market, with the CX-80 set to arrive a number of months after the current CX-9 bows out of Australia in late 2023.
Based on the same RWD-biased architecture as the CX-90 and CX-60, the CX-80 is likely to also utilise Mazda’s new line of straight-six engines and plug-in hybrid options.
Like the CX-60 and CX-90, it’s likely that both petrol and diesel straight-six engines will be available. A mild-hybrid 48-volt system is also likely to be installed.
The new CX-80 is set to be slightly bigger in proportions than the existing CX-8 that currently measures in at 4900mm long, 1840mm wide and 1725mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2930mm.
Although timing is unconfirmed, Chasing Cars understands the CX-80 is unlikely to arrive in Australia this year, with an early 2024 release date firming as the more likely outcome.
For those with a lower budget, a more affordable three-row Mazda SUV will continue to be available in the CX-8 which could be on sale until 2025, given its recent update.
The Mazda CX-80 is set to sit in the Mazda family above the current CX-9 SUV, rather than the CX-8. Mazda says the new model will be a “slightly different proposition” to the CX-9.
Mazda Australia’s marketing director Alastair Doak said that “the CX-80 is set to take these reigns (from the CX-9) … ensuring that the widely lauded qualities of the CX-9 are further refined and advanced as part of Mazda’s latest cutting-edge model introductions”.
Mazda’s new 60, 80 and 90 models are more aimed at the premium SUV segment, as Mazda pushes its models to compete with the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.
Although we haven’t seen the new model yet, Mazda says the new CX-80 will offer three rows of seating.
However, while the CX-80 will be aimed at the premium sector, Mazda will retain the existing CX-8 model as a more affordable, three-row family-focussed SUV offering in Australia.
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