Actually I have nothing against Vellfire.
No doubt the Vellfire has probably more class, but like some say - its a moving refrigerator.
The vellfire is also not suitable to be driven Single driver (meaning without full load).

If I opt for this CX-8 is because I want both diesel and 7 seating capacity , yet I want to sometimes drive alone.
This probably handles more steady than Vellfire.
My friend had tried driving aggressively on his newer Vellfire up Genting, probably he has forgotten he has 6 adults in the car; no doubt it doesn't swing much but I felt slight car-sick.