Officially launched in Malaysia in September, the Mazda CX-80 arrived on the market as the brand’s latest three-row offering among its SUV line-up. Alongside the two-row CX-60, the CX-80 marks a shift towards the Japanese manufacturer’s Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture for its “large product” platform with a longitudinally mounted engine and RWD-oriented driveline layout.
The CX-80 is a large vehicle, measuring 4,995 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,705 mm tall with a wheelbase of 3,120 mm, slotting in between the CX-9 (5,075 mm) and the CX-8 (4,900 mm) for overall length, while exceeding the 2,930 mm wheelbase of both the CX-9 and CX-8, both of which it replaces.
As depicted here, the CX-80 arrived on the Malaysian market in sole Skyactiv-G 2.5L PHEV AWD High Plus guise, which means the powertrain specification that is a 2,488 cc naturally aspirated inline-four cylinder petrol engine that outputs 191 PS at 6,000 rpm and 261 Nm at 4,000 rpm, joined by a 172 hp (175 PS)/270 Nm electric motor located between the engine and the eight-speed automatic transmission.
Combined outputs are a claimed 328 PS and 500 Nm, which propels the CX-80 Skyactiv-G 2.5L PHEV AWD to a claimed top speed of 195 km/h. Meanwhile, electric drive is powered by a 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, enabling purely electric range of up to 65 km based on the NEDC test cycle. This can be charged at up to 7.2 kW AC, with a 0-100% charge in two hours 30 minutes.
The Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture that forms the basis of the Japanese manufacturer’s “large product” range such as this, and the CX-60, means its engine is longitudinally installed, thus bringing a suspension layout comprised of double wishbones in front and a multi-link setup at the rear. Steering on hte CX-80 is electrically assisted, with ventilated disc brakes front and rear.
The dashboard architecture of the CX-80 is largely similar to that of the two-row, five-seater CX-60, with this three-row flagship model getting a 12.3-inch fully digital driver’s instrument display and a 12.3-inch infotainment unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto.
Aft of the front row of seats is where it differs significantly, with the CX-80 here specified with a pair of captain seats with heating, ventilation and power reclining, with the second row also featuring a centre console; in addition to the one-touch slide-forward button, the second-row captain seats can be slid manually fore and aft for access to the third row.
Behind these are a further pair of seats with 50:50 split-folding. For the Malaysian market, the CX-80 Skyactiv-G 2.5L PHEV AWD High Plus gets Nappa leather in a tan finish.
In terms of conveniences, the CX-80 2.5L PHEV AWD High Plus gets a 12-speaker Bose system, while device connectivity is by six USB-C ports along with a wireless device charger. In-cabin power supply is by a 12-volt socket in the centre console, and another in the luggage compartment.
Safety and assistance features include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, cruising and traffic support, smart brake support, driver attention alert with driver monitoring, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, front and rear cross-traffic alert, and blind spot monitoring.
In Malaysia, the Mazda CX-80 2.5L PHEV AWD High Plus is covered by a five-year, 100,000 km manufacturer’s warranty and includes a five-year, 100,000 km complimentary maintenance package.
Now priced at RM296,610.40 on-the-road without insurance, down from its initial RM331,610 launch price, the CX-80 is offered in Malaysia in Melting Copper Metallic, Rhodium White, Artisan Red, Platinum Quartz, and Jet Black.
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