Verdict
At RM328,800 against RM296,610, the GAC M8 asks RM32,190 more, but brings a 25.57-kWh battery, 106 km EV range and seven seats. The Mazda CX-80 counters with all-wheel drive, a 3,120-mm wheelbase and a 70-litre fuel tank, although its 17.8-kWh battery is rated for 65 km. The M8 is 217 mm longer and has 280 litres of boot space versus 258 litres, useful when the third row is occupied. Pick by layout: the M8 carries more people; the CX-80 gets heated, ventilated and memory-equipped front seats.
Pick the GAC M8 if seven seats, a 106-km EV range, DC charging and power sliding doors matter more than all-wheel drive.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you want all-wheel drive, a lower purchase price and better-equipped front seats in a six-seat SUV.
Key differences
- Price: GAC M8 RM328,800; Mazda CX-80 RM296,610.
- Battery and EV range: GAC M8 25.57 kWh and 106 km; Mazda CX-80 17.8 kWh and 65 km.
- Driveline: GAC M8 front-wheel drive; Mazda CX-80 all-wheel drive.
- Seating and boot space: GAC M8 seven seats and 280 litres; Mazda CX-80 six seats and 258 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: GAC M8 5,212 mm and 3,070 mm; Mazda CX-80 4,995 mm and 3,120 mm.
- Engine torque: GAC M8 300 Nm; Mazda CX-80 261 Nm.
M8
- 106-km EV range from a 25.57-kWh battery
- Seven seats and 280 litres of boot space
- 40-kW DC charging and power sliding doors
- RM32,190 costlier than the Mazda CX-80
- Front-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive
- Powered front seats lack the CX-80's heating, ventilation and memory
CX-80
- RM32,190 lower purchase price
- All-wheel drive and a 70-litre fuel tank
- Front-seat heating, ventilation and memory function
- 65-km EV range versus the GAC M8's 106 km
- Six seats and 258 litres of boot space versus seven seats and 280 litres
- No power sliding doors
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800 | RM296,610✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | — | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 261 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 179 hp✓ | 172 hp |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 270 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 25.57 kWh✓ | 17.8 kWh |
| EV Range | 106 km✓ | 65 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7.2 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-DHT | — |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,212 mm | 4,995 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 2,420 kg | 2,342 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres✓ | 258 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Windshield) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for second row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Second row Individual Captain's Seats, 60:40 Split-folding Third row | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade and Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 16-Speaker Yamaha Sound System | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 150,000 km Warranty (Battery) | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used M8 & CX-80 for sale
M8 vs CX-80 FAQ
Is the GAC M8 or Mazda CX-80 better?
The GAC M8 is better for carrying seven people and covering more distance electrically, with 106 km of EV range. The Mazda CX-80 is the better pick for all-wheel drive, a lower price and more sophisticated front-seat comfort.
What is the price difference?
The GAC M8 costs RM32,190 more than the Mazda CX-80.
Which has the longer EV range?
The GAC M8 does, with a 106-km EV range from its 25.57-kWh battery. The Mazda CX-80 is rated for 65 km from a 17.8-kWh battery.
