Driving the relatively new Mazda CX-80 all-wheel drive SUV, the seven-seat
version of Mazda’s five-seat CX-60, I’m driving the entry CX-80 Pure, the most
affordable of the 10-model range at $54,950 plus on-road costs – the Pure has one
engine choice a 3.3-litre turbo petrol six-cylinder with 48-volt mild hybrid
assistance linked to an 8-speed automatic. The CX-80 replaces the long standing
CX-8 and CX-9 models. Certainly, its seven-passenger versatility is excellent, a
great family vehicle, nicely specified, spacious in the second row with five adults,
the turbo-petrol engine impressive with strong mid-range performance, but as a
rather heavy all-wheel drive a little thirsty on a strong throttle, I managed 11.8
L/100km, and thankfully it runs on 91 grade petrol. Suspension tune streets ahead
of the CX-60 I drove early last year which, after much criticism, Mazda Australia
did a re-work on later and the ride quality and handling on this new CX-80 is
vastly better. Gear shift quality on the early CX-60 has also been addressed and
obviously has carried over to the CX-80. A few gripes, Mazda prices have crept
up, while all models only get a tyre repair kit in lieu of a spare wheel. Warranty;
five-years/unlimited km. I’m David Berthon

Driving the relatively new Mazda CX-80 all-wheel drive SUV, the seven-seat version of Mazda&rsquo;s five-seat CX-60, I&rsquo;m driving the entry CX-80 Pure, the most affordable of the 10-model range at $54,950 plus on-road costs &ndash; the Pure has one engine choice a 3.3-litre turbo petrol six-cylinder with 48-volt mild hybrid assistance linked to an 8-speed automatic. The CX-80 replaces the long standing CX-8 and CX-9 models. Certainly, its seven-passenger versatility is excellent, a great family vehicle, nicely specified, spacious in the second row with five adults, the turbo-petrol engine impressive with strong mid-range performance, but as a rather heavy all-wheel drive a little thirsty on a strong throttle, I managed 11.8 L/100km, and thankfully it runs on 91 grade petrol. Suspension tune streets ahead of the CX-60 I drove early last year which, after much criticism, Mazda Australia did a re-work on later and the ride quality and handling on this new CX-80 is vastly better. Gear shift quality on the early CX-60 has also been addressed and obviously has carried over to the CX-80. A few gripes, Mazda prices have crept up, while all models only get a tyre repair kit in lieu of a spare wheel. Warranty; five-years/unlimited km. I&rsquo;m David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
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Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;