Mazda CX-80

Mazda CX-80 at a glance

The CX-80 sits above the CX-60 in Mazda's line-up, and the Mazda brand page lists the rest of the range. It is not sold in North America, where the wider CX-90 takes its place. Compared with the five-seat CX-60, the CX-80 is longer and taller and has a much longer wheelbase, which Mazda used for a proper third row rather than a bigger boot.

Generations

There is only one generation. Mazda presented the European model in a virtual reveal on 18 April 2024 and opened presales in May 2024; dealer sales followed in the autumn. Australia launched the car on 12 November 2024 and New Zealand on 22 October 2024. In Japan the CX-80 also comes with a non-hybrid version of the diesel and with two-wheel drive on the base XD grade. Mazda sold 1,258 CX-80s in Japan in 2024.

Inside, the second row is offered in three layouts: a three-seat bench, or two captain's chairs with either a centre console or a walk-through gap to the third row. Both third-row seats fold flat into the floor.

Engines, gearbox and performance

Both European versions drive all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic. The all-wheel drive is rear-biased, and the Mi-Drive selector offers four modes, plus an EV mode on the plug-in hybrid. Mazda rates the braked towing capacity at 2,500 kg for both versions, a useful figure for anyone pulling a caravan or horsebox.

The plug-in hybrid pairs a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor and a 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery. Mazda quotes about 60 km of electric driving on the WLTP cycle. The diesel is the more unusual engine in this class: a 3.3-litre inline six with a small 48V motor that assists the engine rather than driving the car alone. In Australia, the range also includes the 3.3-litre turbo petrol six (G40e) as a mild hybrid. Use our power converter if you need the outputs in other units.

Dimensions, space and boot

At almost five metres, the CX-80 is longer than most rivals in its price range, and a garage check is worthwhile before ordering. Our garage fit tool uses length, width and height to show the clearance. With all seven seats in use, 258 litres is enough for shopping bags rather than holiday luggage; with the third row folded, the 687 litres match a large estate car.

Fuel economy and running costs

Mazda's launch figures were preliminary and subject to type approval. The plug-in hybrid only reaches its low official figure if it is charged regularly; with an empty battery, Mazda's own number rises to 8.1 l/100 km. In a road test of the diesel, the Irish site Complete Car recorded 8.2 l/100 km against the official 5.7 l/100 km. In Ireland, the diesel's 148 g/km put it in the EUR 270 per year motor tax band (2025).

Trims and equipment

European grades are Exclusive-Line, Homura, Takumi, Homura Plus and Takumi Plus. Mazda highlighted new technology at launch: Amazon Alexa voice control, hybrid online/offline navigation and a Trailer Hitch View camera mode. In Ireland, the CX-80 started at EUR 62,380 in 2025, and the diesel Exclusive-Line that Complete Car tested cost EUR 73,940 as specified.

Australia uses its own names (Pure, Touring, GT and Azami), and in Japan the grades are base, S Package, L Package and Premium.

Safety: Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP tested the CX-80 in 2024 (2.5 PHEV, left-hand drive) and awarded five stars:

New driver aids at launch included Cruising & Traffic Support with Unresponsive Driver Support, which can bring the car to a stop if the driver stops responding, Smart Brake Support with head-on collision mitigation, and Emergency Lane Keeping with head-on traffic avoidance. ANCAP aligned its 2024 rating with the Euro NCAP result. Our safety ratings section collects Euro NCAP results for other large SUVs.

Reliability and known issues

The CX-80 has been on sale only since late 2024, so there is no long-term reliability data yet, and we have not found a sourced pattern of faults specific to the model. The car shares its platform, plug-in hybrid system and diesel engine with the CX-60, which was launched in Europe in 2022, so CX-60 owner reports are the best early guide. Buyers should check which recalls or software updates have been applied to a particular car at a Mazda dealer.

Rivals

Seat count and boot measurements differ between brands, so compare like for like in our comparison tool. The Volvo XC90 is the obvious premium alternative; the Hyundai Santa Fe offers a similar seven-seat package with smaller four-cylinder hybrid engines. Inside Mazda, the CX-60 is the five-seat choice with the same engines.

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