The 2019 Mazda CX-8 Takami is a top-tier, 7-seat large SUV featuring a 2.2L twin-turbo diesel engine (140kW/450Nm), 6-speed automatic transmission, and i-Activ AWD (4x4). When launched new in New Zealand, it had a retail price of $64,195.
Engine and Performance
Engine: 2.2-litre Skyactiv-D 4-cylinder twin-turbo diesel
Power & Torque: 140 kW at 4,500 rpm and 450 Nm at 2,000 rpm
Drivetrain: i-Activ AWD (4x4)
Transmission: 6-speed automatic (Skyactiv-Drive)
Towing Capacity: 2,000 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked
Fuel Economy: Approx. 5.7 to 6.0 L/100km combined
Interior and Comfort (Takami Spec)
Seating: 7-seater configuration with premium Nappa leather upholstery (typically deep red/wine or black depending on exact batch/updates)
Front Seats: Power-adjustable, heated (and ventilated in front) with driver memory settings
Steering Wheel: Heated, leather-wrapped with audio and cruise controls
Climate Control: Tri-zone automatic climate control with rear vents
Infotainment: MZD Connect with 7-inch display screen, satellite navigation, Bluetooth
Audio: Premium Bose 10-speaker sound system
Safety and Driver Assistance
Camera: 360-degree view monitor alongside reverse camera and parking sensors (front/rear)
Displays: Active Driving Display (Head-Up Display projected onto the windshield)
Driver Aids: Adaptive Radar Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Lighting: Adaptive LED Headlamps (ALH) with auto-levelling and daytime running lights
Dimensions and Practicality
Length: 4,900 mm
Width: 1,840 mm
Height: 1,725 mm
Ground Clearance: 205 mm
Boot Space: 209 litres with all seats up, expanding significantly with rear rows folded flat
