MAZDA has revealed its all-new CX-80 in Europe this week, the three-row tackle the CX-60 anticipated to reach in Australia earlier than the tip of this 12 months.
At virtually 5 metres lengthy and with a wheelbase of over three metres, the CX-80 is each longer and better than its two-row stablemate, and presents fold flat third-row seating, in addition to the provision of six- or seven-seat configurations.
Evoking the most recent evolution of Mazda’s Kodo design language, and brimming with the most recent in connectivity and security know-how, the CX-80 presents linked providers know-how – as debuted not too long ago within the revised MX-5 roadster – along with the MyMazda app, and a brand new Trailer Hitch View which makes use of the central show and “superior graphics” to assist place the car relative to a trailer.
Mazda will supply the CX-80 with a selection of powertrains acquainted to different new gen CX fashions. The e-Skyactiv plug-in hybrid leads the vary with a complete system output of 241kW/500Nm.
As noticed elsewhere, the unit combines a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electrical motor to offer what Mazda says is “partaking efficiency” and “wonderful environmental credentials”.
Alternatively, the CX-80 vary is offered with Mazda’s newly minted six-cylinder e-Skyactiv petrol and diesel engines with delicate hybrid help.
All three items are paired with an eight-speed computerized transmission and Mazda’s acclaimed rear-biased i-Activ all-wheel drive system. All options supply the selection of 4 driving modes (plus EV mode within the plug-in hybrid) as a part of Mazda’s Mi-Drive system.
The CX-80 rides on a double wishbone entrance and multi-link rear suspension association acquainted to different new gen’ CX fashions. Additionally it is endowed with the most recent Mazda i-Activsense driver help applied sciences together with adaptive cruise management with Cease & Go performance, new unresponsive driver assist (additionally on the next-in-line CX-70), autonomous emergency braking, emergency lane conserving, and new head-on site visitors avoidance help.
Mazda Australia says additional specification, together with pricing and Australian supply timing, will probably be introduced later.