The Mazda CX-80 looks like the CX-60 and CX-90, will we get it here?

Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you. You are looking at the all-new Mazda CX-80, the newest crossover to join the Japanese automaker’s lineup of crossovers and is designed for markets where the brand’s flagship CX-90 may be too large for customers.

The CX-80 is the fourth model in Mazda’s Large Product Group, and will be the first three-row crossover in their European lineup, in addition to being their flagship model for the market. 

We won’t be surprised if you call Mazda lazy as in terms of design, the Mazda CX-80 is largely identical to its CX-60, CX-70, and CX-90 siblings; with only a few differences to set it apart. For starters, it is longer than the CX-60 by 250 mm. On the side it gets the longer doors which should make second row access easier for occupants while the rear looks similar to the CX-90 but with a more upright shape. 

The interior should also be very familiar as it gets the same dashboard design. Where it differs is in its layout options. Three interior layouts are available for the second row. The first two are with captain seats but with the choice of having a center console or none. The third option is a standard three-seater bench seat.

For the European market, under the hood of the Mazda CX-80 are two electrified powertrain options. The first is the familiar 3.3-liter e-SkyActiv D Inline 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine paired to an M Hybrid Boost 48V mild-hybrid system. This makes a total of 254 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque. 

The second option is a smaller 2.5-liter e-Skyactiv PHEV which combines the engine with an electric motor, producing a total combined output of 327 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. Mazda estimates a fuel economy figure of a whopping 62 km/l for the PHEV.

As expected, the Mazda CX-80 comes equipped with the i-Activsense driver-assistance technology. New features that are first on the CX-80 are Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) with Unresponsive Driver Support, Smart Brake Support (SBS) with new Head-on collision mitigation, and Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) with new Head-on traffic avoidance assist.

Mazda will start pre-selling for the CX-80 in Europe this May. We’re not yet sure if Mazda Philippines will be introducing the CX-80 in our market. Given that we already have the CX-90 and it is doing quite well, we are less likely to get it. However, it doesn’t hurt to wonder if ever.