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Mazda CX-80: elegance and purity of a minimalist Japanese aesthetic

Mazda today unveiled its new Mazda CX-80 in Europe, an SUV with up to seven seats. Following the launch of the CX-60, the all-new Mazda CX-80 appears, the second of two new models destined for Europe as part of the Large Products group. It becomes the most spacious car in Mazda's European range and will become its new standard-bearer on the Old Continent.

In this latest evolution of Mazda's unique Kodo design approach, designers have focused on the elegance and purity of a minimalist Japanese aesthetic, based on the elimination of all unnecessary elements, underlying the designers' unique 'hands-on' approach and master craftsmen at Mazda, who aim to produce automobiles that could only have been 'Crafted in Japan'.

At almost five meters long and with a wheelbase of more than three metres, the new Mazda CX-80 is longer, taller and has a significantly longer wheelbase than the popular CX-60. Equipped with a third row of folding seats, the CX-80 can have three different configurations for the second row, including an option of two independent 'Captain Seats', with pass-through space for the third row, or combined with a center console as well. optional.

The unprecedented Mazda CX-80 features technologies appropriate for a model that assumes status as the flagship of the Mazda lineup in Europe, including three new features: a new integrated Alexa voice control, a new hybrid navigation system, combining the advantages of offline and online services, and a new Trailer Hitch View technology, which uses the central screen and advanced graphics to help position the vehicle when coupled to a trailer.

At launch, the Mazda CX-80 will be available with a choice of two powertrains: e-Skyactiv PHEV, which combines a 4-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor, offering engaging performance and excellent environmental credentials; and the e-Skyactiv D, with a highly efficient 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine, integrating Mazda's M Hybrid Boost 48V mild-hybrid system, which provides exceptional values in terms of performance, emissions and fuel consumption for the segment.

The total system relating to the e-Skyactiv PHEV engine has a total power of 327 hp and 500 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, reaches a top speed of 195 km/h and offers 60 km of driving in 100% electric mode. With excellent environmental credentials, it has an average WLTP fuel consumption of 62.5 km/l and CO2 emissions of just 36 g/km. The e-Skyactiv D engine generates 254 hp, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 219 km/h. Average WLTP fuel consumption is 17.5 km/l and CO2 emissions are 148 g/km.

Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and Mazda's i-Activ all-wheel-drive system. Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) also allows a choice between four Drive Modes (additional EV Mode in the PHEV version), a system already introduced in the Mazda CX-60.

The CX-80 platform features a double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension to ensure high levels of ride comfort, a stable stance and smooth body control. Its rear-dominant permanent all-wheel drive system combines stability and grip with the cornering neutral characteristics of a rear-wheel drive configuration. The new Mazda CX-80 also has an impressive towing capacity of 2,500 kg.

The new Mazda CX-80's comprehensive range of advanced i-Activsense driver assistance systems targets a 5-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP assessment. New safety features debuting on the CX-80 include Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) with the new Unresponsive Driver Support, Smart Brake Support (SBS) with the new frontal collision mitigation system, and Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) with the new assistance system to avoid frontal traffic.

Pre-sales of the new Mazda CX-80 will begin in May, with the first units expected to arrive at European dealers from autumn 2024. Prices are expected to start at 60,000 euros.

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