Happy new year guys

Having the same dilemma too
CX-8 is all right. Except the dashboard
After seeing GLB, CX-8 is way way behind in terms of indoor infotainment

Was hoping for a new facelift for CX-8 but yet to hear any except CX-50 CX-30

So did you manage to decide which to buy?

new CX8 facelift to be annuonced this week. i saw the new pricing in another thread.  got 2.5 Turbo (AWD petrol) now.

Yes. Saw the announcement and the photos
The front grill finally have the same elegance as the CX-5
Well-spec I should say
Expecting it to launch in Q4
But it came just in time for SST free booking?

Unfortunately I booked the XC60 d
Sigh

Bermaz, be a sport la....

Dare to challenge HQ and ask for region special, the CX8 2.5L Turbo. Then you see the volume picking up faster.

Since already in cx5, this one almost zero problem as the engine bay is 99% same.

Why :
1) diesel is not our market choice, sini petrol dominate 
2) any diesel suv, default look to korean, not easy to fight their value proposition, kia/hyundai play this space almost a decade earlier
3) no mainstream player (toyota/honda/nissan/proton) has a high powered turbocharged mid size suv (and because your cx9 siao expensive, people rather pay for q5/x1/x3/glc even though a smaller)
--> especially appealing to potential CRV customers that feels like the 1.5T is under powered (there will be some volume) but don't want to consider proton X70
4) skyactiv-D engine recommend euro5 diesel; although now more widespread, still not available everywhere. You are limiting your potential in certain areas.
5) your skyactiv-D have DPF, another added maintenance item, hence the requirement of higher quality diesel (related to item 4). Did you seriously educate your customers that bought diesel the quirks of DPF?
--> korean diesel engine no DPF, can hantam euro2 even in ulu areas, no need worry.

That's why 2.5T cx8 will sell better. Bermaz, i showed you the market gap, call me yumcha 

Going forward, the locally-assembled (Kulim, Kedah) 2022 model year CX-8 will comprise 5 variants, with on-the-road prices excluding insurance as follows:

CX-8 2.5G 2WD MID - RM177,674
CX-8 2.5G 2WD HIGH - RM183,452
CX-8 2.5G 2WD HIGH PLUS - RM197,553
CX-8 2.2D 2WD HIGH (new) - RM204,758
CX-8 2.5T AWD HIGH PLUS (new) - RM212,425

Going forward, the locally-assembled (Kulim, Kedah) 2022 model year CX-8 will comprise 5 variants, with on-the-road prices excluding insurance as follows:

CX-8 2.5G 2WD MID - RM177,674
CX-8 2.5G 2WD HIGH - RM183,452
CX-8 2.5G 2WD HIGH PLUS - RM197,553
CX-8 2.2D 2WD HIGH (new) - RM204,758
CX-8 2.5T AWD HIGH PLUS (new) - RM212,425

which one had 7 seater?

Considering the price, Bermaz should at least make it extra vs the cx5. Last time cx8 did not get any digital speedometer, now get. Why not give bigger screen HU considering this is more premium and expansive than cx5.

It is what it is...

I don't think CX8 is any more premium than CX5. It is just an elongated CX5 like what Peugeot 5008 is to Peugeot 3008 or
Tiguan allspace with Tiguan , etc.

More expansive merely because of extra seats?!

The really premium is upcoming CX60 and CX80, bet that one will have more premium stuff

It really more expansive than a cx5, it is not a cbu, ckd model as well, hence a similar tax bracket. Bermaz should have a look for the cx8 added features to differentiate vs cx5. this one interior all 100% same as per cx5, except extra seat for that price.

other regions got a bigger HU for cx8 for an instant, a brand new version HU is welcome considering a more price tag. Last, Bermaz should consider to join other manufacturers game, by giving unlimited mileage 5 years warranty as opposed 100k km capped for 2022 already

"CX-8 accounted for as high as 15% and 30% of BAUTO total unit sales and revenue, respectively.

"Mazda’s current back-log orders is at 10k units, to be fulfilled by 1QCY23, further cementing its high profit margin position without the need to fork additional cost to absorb SST for orders before 30th June 2022," it added.

For faster acceleration, I assume is below 2 models due to high hp & torque, 1 is petrol and 1 is diesel, can someone recommend what's the right model to consider for purchasing? mainly for work, family cruising, and occasional fast acceleration to take over cars in Genting: 

--- CX-8 2.2D 2WD HIGH (new) - RM204,758
--- CX-8 2.5T AWD HIGH PLUS (new) - RM212,425

specs are nearly identical, except 2.5T has a drive mode selector.

personally i will pick the 2.5T as i prefer a wider powerband.

2.2D has slightly better FC.

you wont go wrong with either.

What’s the estimated maintenance cost for these models? Is diesel or petrol model cheaper to maintain in long run?

https://www.wapcar.my/news/scoop-allnew-202...e-variant-32549

Well well we are in 2023, so .....