Officially launched in Malaysia in September, the Mazda CX-80 arrived on the market as the brand’s latest three-row offering among its SUV line-up. Alongside the two-row CX-60, the CX-80 marks a shift towards the Japanese manufacturer’s Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture for its “large product” platform with a longitudinally mounted engine and RWD-oriented driveline layout. The CX-80 is a large vehicle, measuring 4,995 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,705 mm tall with a wheelbase of 3,120 mm, slotting in between the CX-9 (5,075 mm) and the CX-8 (4,900 mm) for overall length, while exceeding the 2,930 mm wheelbase of both the CX-9 and CX-8, both of which it replaces. As depicted here, the CX-80 arrived on the Malaysian market in sole Skyactiv-G 2.5L PHEV AWD High Plus guise, which means the powertrain specification that is 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 electric motor located between the engine and the eight-speed automatic transmission. Combined outputs are a claimed 328 PS and 500 Nm, which propels the CX-80 Skyactiv-G 2.5L PHEV AWD to a claimed top speed of 195 km/h. Meanwhile, electric drive is powered by a 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, enabling purely electric range of up to 65 km based on the NEDC test cycle. This can be charged at up to 7.2 kW AC, with a 0-100% charge in two hours 30 minutes. The Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture that forms the basis of the Japanese manufacturer’s “large product” range such as this, and the CX-60, means its engine is longitudinally installed, thus bringing a suspension layout comprised of double wishbones in front and a multi-link setup at the rear. Steering on hte CX-80 is electrically assisted, with ventilated disc brakes front and rear. The dashboard architecture of the CX-80 is largely similar to that of the two-row, five-seater CX-60, with this three-row flagship model getting a 12.3-inch fully digital driver’s instrument display and a 12.3-inch infotainment unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto. Aft of the front row of seats is where it differs significantly, with the CX-80 here specified with a pair of captain seats with heating, ventilation and power reclining, with the second row also featuring a centre console; in addition to the one-touch slide-forward button, the second-row captain seats can be slid manually fore and aft for access to the third row. Behind these are a further pair of seats with 50:50 split-folding. For the Malaysian market, the CX-80 Skyactiv-G 2.5L PHEV AWD High Plus gets Nappa leather in a tan finish. In terms of conveniences, the CX-80 2.5L PHEV AWD High Plus gets a 12-speaker Bose system, while device connectivity is by six USB-C ports along with a wireless device charger. In-cabin power supply is by a 12-volt socket in the centre console, and another in the luggage compartment. Safety and assistance features include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, cruising and traffic support, smart brake support, driver attention alert with driver monitoring, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, front and rear cross-traffic alert, and blind spot monitoring. In Malaysia, the Mazda CX-80 2.5L PHEV AWD High Plus is covered by a five-year, 100,000 km manufacturer’s warranty and includes a five-year, 100,000 km complimentary maintenance package. Now priced at RM296,610.40 on-the-road without insurance, down from its initial RM331,610 launch price, the CX-80 is offered in Malaysia in Melting Copper Metallic, Rhodium White, Artisan Red, Platinum Quartz, and Jet Black. What do you think of the Mazda CX-80? Check out our comprehensive, live image gallery, here. Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater.