Mazda’s incoming CX-80 SUV cuts a fine figure in new renders from Japan, acting as a preview of sorts to the new and premium-focused SUV that is firming for an Australian launch.
Using the US-revealed CX-50 as a guide, designers at Japanese scoop site Spyder7 have created their own preview to Mazda’s new three-row SUV that is, at least initially, expected to sit alongside the CX-8 as that model’s more premium sibling.
And in even better news, unlike the CX-50, the CX-80 is under consideration for our market.
So what to expect?
While just a render at this point, if the image is any guide then we can expect a large SUV that manages to adopt Mazda’s more modern design language, including its new streamlined grille and body contours.
According the Spyder7, the new CX-80 will ride on Mazda’s large vehicle architecture, and will be offered with a choice of 3.0-litre, six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, both with the option of mild-hybrid tech to improve (though only slightly) fuel efficiency.
The three-row, seven-seat SUV is also expected to be bigger than the CX-8, and lean more heavily into Mazda’s premium aspirations, too.
According to Japanese press, the CX-80 will launch domestically in 2023, with international markets to follow.
Keyword: Mazda goes even BIGGER on SUVs: Would this Mazda CX-80 tempt you from your Toyota Kluger or Ford Everest - or even your CX-9?