Formally launched in Malaysia in September, the Mazda CX-80 arrived available on the market because the model’s newest three-row providing amongst its SUV line-up. Alongside the two-row CX-60the CX-80 marks a shift in the direction of the Japanese producer’s Skyactiv Multi-Resolution Scalable Structure for its “giant product” platform with a longitudinally mounted engine and RWD-oriented driveline format.
The CX-80 is a big automobile, measuring 4,995 mm lengthy, 1,890 mm extensive and 1,705 mm tall with a wheelbase of three,120 mm, slotting in between the CX-9 (5,075 mm) and the CX-8 (4,900 mm) for total size, whereas exceeding the two,930 mm wheelbase of each the CX-9 and CX-8, each of which it replaces.
As depicted right here, the CX-80 arrived on the Malaysian market in sole Skyactiv-G 2.5L PHEV AWD Excessive Plus guise, which implies the powertrain specification that could be a 2,488 cc naturally aspirated inline-four cylinder petrol engine that outputs 191 PS at 6,000 rpm and 261 Nm at 4,000 rpm, joined by a 172 hp (175 PS)/270 Nm electrical motor positioned between the engine and the eight-speed computerized transmission.
Mixed outputs are a claimed 328 PS and 500 Nm, which propels the CX-80 Skyactiv-G 2.5L PHEV AWD to a claimed high pace of 195 km/h. In the meantime, electrical drive is powered by a 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, enabling purely electrical vary of as much as 65 km primarily based on the NEDC take a look at cycle. This may be charged at as much as 7.2 kW AC, with a 0-100% cost in two hours half-hour.
The Skyactiv Multi-Resolution Scalable Structure that kinds the premise of the Japanese producer’s “giant product” vary similar to this, and the CX-60, means its engine is longitudinally put in, thus bringing a suspension format comprised of double wishbones in entrance and a multi-link setup on the rear. Steering on hte CX-80 is electrically assisted, with ventilated disc brakes entrance and rear.
The dashboard structure of the CX-80 is essentially much like that of the two-row, five-seater CX-60, with this three-row flagship mannequin getting a 12.3-inch totally digital driver’s instrument show and a 12.3-inch infotainment unit with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto.
Aft of the entrance row of seats is the place it differs considerably, with the CX-80 right here specified with a pair of captain seats with heating, air flow and energy reclining, with the second row additionally that includes a centre console; along with the one-touch slide-forward button, the second-row captain seats could be slid manually fore and aft for entry to the third row.
Behind these are an additional pair of seats with 50:50 split-folding. For the Malaysian market, the CX-80 Skyactiv-G 2.5L PHEV AWD Excessive Plus will get Nappa leather-based in a tan end.
When it comes to conveniences, the CX-80 2.5L PHEV AWD Excessive Plus will get a 12-speaker Bose system, whereas machine connectivity is by six USB-C ports together with a wi-fi machine charger. In-cabin energy provide is by a 12-volt socket within the centre console, and one other within the baggage compartment.
Security and help options embody adaptive cruise management with stop-and-go, cruising and visitors help, sensible brake help, driver consideration alert with driver monitoring, lane-keeping help, lane departure warning, entrance and rear cross-traffic alert, and blind spot monitoring.
In Malaysia, the Mazda CX-80 2.5L PHEV AWD Excessive Plus is roofed by a five-year, 100,000 km producer’s guarantee and features a five-year, 100,000 km complimentary upkeep bundle.
Now priced at RM296,610.40 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, down from its preliminary RM331,610 launch valuethe CX-80 is obtainable in Malaysia in Melting Copper Metallic, Rhodium White, Artisan Purple, Platinum Quartz, and Jet Black.
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