Verdict
The RM6,000 move from RM165,360 to RM171,360 does not alter the 192 hp/258 Nm 2.5-litre petrol drivetrain, six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive or 7.9 L/100 km rated economy. The High instead trades the Mid’s seven-seat layout for six seats and spends the money on blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, collision warning and autonomous braking from 4-30 km/h. Adaptive LED projectors, navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay add useful polish. Choose the Mid if the extra seat is non-negotiable; otherwise the High’s safety equipment justifies the extra outlay.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD if you need seven seats and would rather save RM6,000.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD if six seats suffice and you want autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.
Key differences
- Price: RM165,360 vs RM171,360
- Seating: 7 seats vs 6 seats
- Second-row split: 60:40 split-folding vs 50:50 split-folding
- Autonomous braking: none vs yes, operating from 4 to 30 km/h
- Blind-spot and rear-cross-traffic systems: neither fitted vs both fitted
- Headlamps: LED projector vs adaptive LED projector, with LED daytime running lights
2.5 Mid 2WD
- Seven seats instead of six
- RM6,000 lower purchase price
- 60:40 split-folding second row
- No autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring or rear cross traffic alert
- No navigation, Qi wireless charger or wireless Apple CarPlay
- Standard LED projector headlamps rather than adaptive LED projectors
2.5 High 2WD
- Autonomous braking from 4-30 km/h plus collision warning
- Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert
- Adaptive LED projectors, navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay
- RM6,000 more expensive
- Six seats rather than seven
- 50:50 second-row split instead of the Mid’s 60:40 arrangement
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM165,360✓ | RM171,360 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 192 hp |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Weight | 1,781 kg | 1,781 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 72 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Boot Space | 209 litres | 209 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R46 | Toyo Proxes R46 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy | 19" Black V-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy | 19" Black V-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 2nd Row Seats | Available on 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes (4 to 30 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | LED Map Lights and Footwell Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
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.
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2.5 Mid 2WD vs 2.5 High 2WD FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD or Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD better?
The High is better equipped, chiefly because it adds autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert. The Mid is the better choice only if its seventh seat is essential.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD costs RM6,000 more than the Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD.
Which CX-8 2WD has seven seats?
The Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD has seven seats. The Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD has six seats.
