Mazda CX-8

**nirvblakr** · April 29th, 2021 09:03 PM

Hi! I plan to buy the CX8 and I'm contemplating on the AWD. The sales rep told me that there is the SCBS (Smart City Brake System) which can be annoying. Can this be turned off?

**JohnM** · April 29th, 2021 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by nirvblakr

Hi! I plan to buy the CX8 and I'm contemplating on the AWD. The sales rep told me that there is the SCBS (Smart City Brake System) which can be annoying. Can this be turned off?

Reddit says it can be turned off in the settings but will turn on again when the engine is restarted.

**travajante** · April 29th, 2021 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by nirvblakr

Hi! I plan to buy the CX8 and I'm contemplating on the AWD. The sales rep told me that there is the SCBS (Smart City Brake System) which can be annoying. Can this be turned off?

Originally Posted by JohnM

Reddit says it can be turned off in the settings but will turn on again when the engine is restarted.

Or turn the iACTIVESENSE off everytime you start the car. I prefer no nannies.[emoji4]

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**nirvblakr** · April 30th, 2021 08:16 PM

Are the other features for the AWD worth it for the extra P150k if I am going to use it for city driving lang?

**travajante** · April 30th, 2021 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by nirvblakr

Are the other features for the AWD worth it for the extra P150k if I am going to use it for city driving lang?

Hmmm...AWD CX8? Might as well go for the CX9 FWD. You'll get the sweet 2.5Turbo SkyG.[emoji106]

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**Egan101** · April 30th, 2021 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Hmmm...AWD CX8? Might as well go for the CX9 FWD. You'll get the sweet 2.5Turbo SkyG.[emoji106]

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Kung over 2M, it’s better to go with the CX9.

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**nirvblakr** · May 1st, 2021 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Kung over 2M, it’s better to go with the CX9.

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So that's between an entry level CX9 vs a TOTL CX8.

**travajante** · May 1st, 2021 09:07 AM

I'd take the entry level w/ the 2.5Turbo. Drive the CX9 & feel what Egan & I are talking about.[emoji4]

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**Egan101** · May 1st, 2021 12:05 PM

If no need to carry more than 5 people and you want a great-handling Mazda with a turbo engine (diesel or gas), get the Mazda6. It’s way more beautiful than a CX5 or CX8 or CX9. For a bit less than 2M, you can buy the Mazda6 wagon with the 2.5G engine (non turbo) and still it’s a beauty over any Mazda crossover.

If you really want a Mazda SUV and you have over 2M to spare, then get the CX9.

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**nirvblakr** · May 14th, 2021 07:14 AM

I bought the CX8 AWD. It has been a year that the FWD CX9 isn't sold anymore to give way to the CX8. There is only one variant of the CX9 being sold.TOTL *P2.9M way above my budget.
I am very happy with my purchase and it is just right for my needs. With 8.64 kms/l in my normal daily route (mixed city and highway) on my 2nd full tank, that isn't bad at all as my Everest has the same diesel consumption on my daily route.
Happy camper here!