New Mazda CX-80: Mazda’s new seven-seater flagship

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And the length of about five meters and a wheel of more than three meters, the new CX-80 is longer, longer and has a longer wheelbase than the popular CX-60. Along with two third-row flat seats, the CX-80 will be available with it three possible configurations of the second layerincluding having two independent seats with a console in the middle or with a central belt.

The new Mazda CX-80 has technology adapted to the competence of the European range of Mazda and includes three new functions: the new Alexa1 voice control in the cabin, the new hybrid navigation system that combines the advantages of offline and online services and the new . Trailer Hitch View system, which uses a central display and advanced graphics to help position the vehicle in relation to the trailer.

At launch, the new CX-80 is available with a choice of due to the powertrain: l’e-Skyactiv PHEV, which combines a four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor and offers impressive performance and excellent environmental characteristics; and unity Diesel hybrid e-Skyactiv Dhighly efficient six-cylinder in-line engine equipped with Mazda’s M Hybrid Boost 48V system, which provides exceptional performance for the segment in terms of production and low fuel consumption2.

The E-Skyactiv PHEV has a total system output of 327 hp/241 kW and 500 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, has a top speed of 195 km/h and offers 60 kilometers of electric-only autonomy. With its excellent environmental characteristics, it has an average fuel consumption of WLTP 1.6 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of just 36 g/km. E-Skyactiv D produces 249 hp, at speed 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 219 km / h. Average fuel consumption is 5.7-5.8 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 148-151 g/km.

Both powerplants are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and Mazda’s i-Activ AWD all-wheel drive system. The Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) system, already introduced on the CX-60, offers the possibility to choose between four driving modes (including EV mode for PHEV).

The CX-80 platform features a front double wishbone and rear multi-link suspension to ensure high levels of ride comfort, stable posture and smooth body control. The rear-biased all-wheel drive system combines the stability and traction of AWD with the neutral characteristics of rear-wheel drive. The new Mazda CX-80 has an impressive 2,500 kg capacity.

The CX-80’s extensive suite of advanced i-Activsense driver assistance systems is aiming for a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating. Among the new safety features discussed on the CX-80 are Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) and the new Inattentive Driver Assistance (assistance for distracted drivers); Smart Brake Support (SBS) with a new front collision avoidance system and Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) with a new assistance system to avoid the traffic ahead.

Pre-sales of the new Mazda CX-80 will begin in May and the car will go on sale at all Mazda dealerships from autumn 2024 and price starting from Euro 61,235.