Mazda CX-8

[ray_noel]

If smaller cx9, pano na kaya yung 3rd row seat... may aircon vent na jaya sa 3rd row?


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[Nelson de Leon]

https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/...-20191128-lfrm

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[Archerfish]

https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/...-20191128-lfrm

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This guy, Niky Tamayo, is he the same guy as Niky in this forum?

[Walter]

This guy, Niky Tamayo, is he the same guy as Niky in this forum?

Yep, same guy ...

[Archerfish]

Yep, same guy ...

I see ... I wonder why he's no longer active here? I remember he replied to my query two years ago.

Going back, it seems that the price is no longer "competitive". I might be wrong, though.

[Lakwatsero]

i-Activesense could've been standard. Only exclusive with 6-seater AWD. 2.2 diesel and third row AC missing. This pricing for a 2.5 NA is too much even with Yojin3. Mazda pricing themselves out of reach. Mazda Malaysia already has 5yr warranty with 5yr free PMS.

CX-30 totl already 2M for a compact crossover? Sayang. I'd just get the XV iS eyesight for 1.5M if I wanted an AWD crossover with active safety.

[Egan101]

i-Activesense could've been standard. Only exclusive with 6-seater AWD. 2.2 diesel and third row AC missing. This pricing for a 2.5 NA is too much even with Yojin3. Mazda pricing themselves out of reach. Mazda Malaysia already has 5yr warranty with 5yr free PMS.

CX-30 totl already 2M for a compact crossover? Sayang. I'd just get the XV iS eyesight for 1.5M if I wanted an AWD crossover with active safety.

Look at the Toyota RAV4, the TOTL model is over 2M already and it is not even AWD. Hehehe


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[Lakwatsero]

Look at the Toyota RAV4, the TOTL model is over 2M already and it is not even AWD. Hehehe


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Rav4 is irrelevant in our market, it's not even made in SEA. Probably doesn't even sell 3 digits a year here. Toyota doesn't care, it has Innova Fortuner cash cows. Those alone sell more than other brands whole lineups.

CX-8 on the other hand is assembled in Malaysia has the benefit of AFTA. CX-9 FWD made in Japan was 2.38M less discounts already has a 2.5 Turbo. This could've been a seller for Mazda PH but they priced it out of reach. Or priced the same but with the 2.2 diesel. Just disappointing cos this could've been a great choice for CX-5 owners looking for a 7-seater upgrade.

[trig]

Rav4 is irrelevant in our market, it's not even made in SEA. Probably doesn't even sell 3 digits a year here. Toyota doesn't care, it has Innova Fortuner cash cows. Those alone sell more than other brands whole lineups.

CX-8 on the other hand is assembled in Malaysia has the benefit of AFTA. CX-9 FWD made in Japan was 2.38M less discounts already has a 2.5 Turbo. This could've been a seller for Mazda PH but they priced it out of reach. Or priced the same but with the 2.2 diesel. Just disappointing cos this could've been a great choice for CX-5 owners looking for a 7-seater upgrade.

yeah 2.3m is A lot. Im thinking of upgrading my 2011 santa fe but new santa fe and cx-8 are both 2.3m.

How much is the discount on cx-9? Love how it looks but im thinking it might be too hard to drive on manila streets and mall parkings

[Egan101]

yeah 2.3m is A lot. Im thinking of upgrading my 2011 santa fe but new santa fe and cx-8 are both 2.3m.

How much is the discount on cx-9? Love how it looks but im thinking it might be too hard to drive on manila streets and mall parkings

The CX9 is not that big. It’s just a tad bigger in dimensions than the Subaru Outback and smaller than the Ford Explorer.

It’s more like an SUV version of the Mazda6.


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[Lakwatsero]

yeah 2.3m is A lot. Im thinking of upgrading my 2011 santa fe but new santa fe and cx-8 are both 2.3m.

How much is the discount on cx-9? Love how it looks but im thinking it might be too hard to drive on manila streets and mall parkings

CX-9 FWD was offered 150K discount when I inquired but I think those are run-out models. Drops it to 2.23M. Not bad for a large crossover made in Japan diba?

Width is 1.97m, PPVs hover around 1.85m on the average. That's close to 5 inches wider than the usual Fortuner. Length isn't too much of an issue imo. If PPVs are a tight fit in mall parking, expect it to be a squeeze. It's why I crossed it off my list.

Was eagerly waiting for CX-8 cos of its similar length and width as PPVs with the refinement of a crossover. Sadly crossing this off as well.

[istan]

Ang ayaw ko lang sa cx9, walang aircon vent sa 3rd row and walang lagayan ng tonneau cover.

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[bulletred]

Failed to check the CX 8 last Sunday Anyone test drove the unit last weekend?
Very much interested with their AWD but sadly only two colors lang ang avail for now – White and Black. Waiting for red or machine gray hopefully next month may dumating

[whiteb16a]

Failed to check the CX 8 last Sunday Anyone test drove the unit last weekend?
Very much interested with their AWD but sadly only two colors lang ang avail for now – White and Black. Waiting for red or machine gray hopefully next month may dumating

How is the response of the 2.5 petrol engine for those that test drove it, does it have good pick up off the line? Seriously considering the CX8 din��

[JohnM]

How is the response of the 2.5 petrol engine for those that test drove it, does it have good pick up off the line? Seriously considering the CX8 din��

My friend drove it around BGC and I was in the third row. Onboard with us were two Mazda reps. The engine did not feel or sound labored. Still would prefer a longer test drive though.

[Egan101]

The SkyActivG 2.5L NA engine has proven to be capable for both the CX5 and Mazda6. If you want more torque and power, you can always opt for the turbo version in the new CX5 and Mazda6.


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[ecport]

Had a chance to look at the 8 this morning. ItÂ’s a longer 5 (same width) and same price as the 6. Budget wise, the 8 looks more practical than the 6 (more seats per Peso😊). If I were considering a camry, accord or another 6, the cx8 would be one of my choices. Just my thoughts.

[bulletred]

still waiting for our preferred color - machine grayhopefully dumating this month

[Archerfish]

still waiting for our preferred color - machine grayhopefully dumating this month

I haven't seen an actual unit. I wonder what are the differences with the CX-9, can you easily spot it easily?

[Lakwatsero]

Got to sit in the 7seat FWD model at a Mazda dealership this week. Just some thoughts.

Looks are typical Mazda, sleek and ***y. There's no hiding the stretched CX-5 look on the side though.

Dashboard is straight out of the CX-5. Fit and finish is typical Mazda, you can feel the brand's aspiration to go premium. First two rows are generous, no complaints in legroom and hiproom. Seats are nicely sculpted and wrapped in supple leather.

Third row has enough legroom, I'm close to 6' and I fit if the second row is adjusted a bit forward, but it's a knees up affair. Headroom is limited, maybe an inch between my head and the headliner. Smaller passengers will fit fine. No third row AC vents. Steeply-raked rear glass limits luggage room behind the third row.

Overall, a well-built, well-thought out vehicle (except the missing third row vents) with dimensions more suited to our roads than the CX-9. Can't comment on performance yet.

Here's where it gets tricky. CX-8 2.5 NA FWD, assembled in Malaysia is priced 2.29M. CX-9 2.5 Turbo FWD, a larger vehicle in all dimensions, made in Hiroshima, Japan, was priced 2.38M before discounts.