General News
6 November, 2024
Mazda’s new SUVs zoom in
MAZDA has launched the final pair of its large SUV range: the volume selling seven-seater CX-80 and the CX-70 flagship five-seater.
They join the entry level CX-60 five-seater SUV and the top-of-the-range seven-seater CX-90.
The CX-80 will offer the biggest range of four models, starting with the Pure from $59,807 drive-away to the $79,679 Azami, as well as the $74,297 GT and $67,052 Touring.
The CX-70 starts at $81,562 for the GT and $91,111 for the Azami. By comparison the CX-90 Touring is $76,677, the GT $88,630 and the Azami $95,970.
Mazda has lowered the prices of the CX-60, which now starts from $56,990 for the Evolve, $64,990 for the GT and $74,194 for the Azami.
Customers will have three engine choices when the CX-80 goes on sale this month. The CX-80 PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) headlines the powertrain range. It delivers up to 241kW of power and a maximum torque of 500Nm by combining its 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engine with a 129kW electric motor, which is powered by a 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery. An electric-only range of up to 65km is available, and charging from 20 to 80 per cent at the maximum 7.2 kW AC rate takes as little as 90 minutes.
Mazda says the CX-80 PHEV returns 2.7 litres per 100 kilometres, with CO2 emissions of 64g/km (combined cycle, according to ADR 81/02 testing).
Mazda’s latest 3.3-litre turbocharged e-Skyactiv G (petrol, 209kW/450Nm) and e-Skyactiv D (diesel, 187kW/550Nm) six-cylinder engines are also available. Both take advantage of Mazda’s M Hybrid Boost 48 V mild hybrid technology for better performance and efficiency, with combined fuel consumption of 5.2l/100km for the diesel and 8.4l/100km for the petrol.
Mazda’s eight-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission and rear-biased i-Activ all-wheel drive (AWD) are fitted across the CX-80 range, with a double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension setup.
The CX-80 Pure is a new grade in Mazda’s large platform range and includes a high level of equipment as standard, featuring 18in grey metallic alloy wheels, 10.25in full colour widescreen display (Mazda Connect), 7in digital instrument panel, 360-degree monitor, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless and USB), smart brake support (SBS) with turn-across traffic, blind spot monitoring (BSM) with vehicle exit warning, LED headlamps with auto on/off and high beam control (HBC), Mazda Connected Services and satellite navigation.
The CX-70 has joined the seven-strong Australian Mazda SUV line-up. At launch, it will be available with a 3.3-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine, available in either petrol or diesel.
Mazda’s advanced e-Skyactiv G turbocharged petrol is the brand’s most powerful mass-production powerplant, delivering up to 254kW of power and 500Nm of torque. Alternatively, the 187kW e-Skyactiv D turbocharged diesel unit offers up to 550Nm of torque from as low as 1500rpm.
Both engines are supported by Mazda’s M Hybrid Boost 48V mild hybrid technology and utilise Mazda’s eight-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission.
Rear-biased i-Activ all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard across the range, as is front double wishbone and rear multi-link suspension.
The flagship two-row CX-70 SUV is offered in two generously equipped model grades: GT and Azami.
The CX-70 GT is equipped with a 12.3-inch full colour widescreen display (Mazda Connect), 12.3in digital instrument panel, 21in black metallic alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlamps (ALH), a panoramic sunroof, personalised settings system, premium Bose amplifier with 12 speakers, 360° view monitor, active driving display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless and USB), hands-free remotely operated power tailgate (open/close), leather seats with power adjustment (driver and passenger) and position memory (driver), heated seats (front and rear) and steering wheel, heated steering wheel piano black side door handles (a feature unique to the CX-70).
