Name: Mazda CX-80 (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Mazda CX-80
Rating: 75.0

Summary

The Mazda CX-80 is a large SUV and the flagship seven-seat model in Mazda’s UK range. Available with either a diesel or petrol plug-in hybrid, the large family car first arrived on UK roads towards the end of 2024.

The British motoring media generally agree that the CX-80 is a good choice for families larger than five, but that the Mazda isn’t a stand-out choice in the large seven-seat SUV class, which also includes the Hyundai Santa Fe, Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tayron.

“There’s nothing revolutionary or bar-raising about the CX-80”, says The Car Expert’s Trinity Francis, “but it provides comfortable and competent service as a family SUV.” This range-topping SUV has picked up consistent praise for its spacious and practical cabin, as well as its upmarket interior fit and finish.

“The CX-80’s weak link is its hybrid powertrain”, concludes Parker’s Keith Adams. “It’s not very refined and not particularly efficient and lets down this SUV.”

As of July 2025, the Mazda CX-80 holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 75%. Beyond the car’s fairly average set of review scores, this rating is bolstered by a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

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CX-80 highlights

Spacious and flexible seven-seat interior
High-quality fit and finish
Well-equipped as standard

CX-80 lowlights

Rather noisy and inefficient plug-in hybrid
Rivals offer more boot space
Slightly firm ride comfort

Key specifications

Body style: Large SUV
Engines: diesel, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £50,080 on-road

Launched: Winter 2024/25
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Featured reviews

“There’s nothing revolutionary or bar-raising about the Mazda CX-80, but it provides comfortable and competent service as a family SUV. If the styling of the Hyundai Santa Fe is a bit too much for your taste or the Skoda Kodiaq is just a bit too boring, the CX-80 might just be a happy medium.”

Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid Takumi Plus

Score: 7.2 / 10

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The Car Expert

“The Mazda CX-80 is a handsome seven-seater with a lovely cabin, but it’s not particularly comfortable to drive.”

Model reviewed: Range overview

Score: 7 / 10

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Carwow

Darren Cassey

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Auto Express

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Mazda’s seven-seat SUV makes for an appealing and practical family car, with efficient powertrains and excellent build quality.”
Author: Jordan Katsianis
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Auto Trader

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Large families rejoice: Mazda has finally brought a seven-seater SUV to the party. The CX-80 is in many ways a stretched CX-60, and comes with either a petrol plug-in hybrid system or a pure diesel engine. This is a competitor to the Kia Sorento/Hyundai Santa Fe, both in pricing and space, which may prove problematic for Mazda as both are excellent cars.”
Author: Erin Baker
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Business Car

Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid Homura Plus
Score: 8 / 10
“Overall, like the CX-60 before it, the Mazda CX-80 is a welcome addition to the SUV sector, with its quality, equipment and practicality. However, we’re keen to try this car on UK roads, as on current evidence, the Skoda remains our favourite.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Car

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Mazda’s wide-ranging SUV line-up often brings overlap, and that was always the case for the CX-60. It offered little over a CX-5 yet cost considerably more money. But the new Mazda CX-80 is a welcome addition to its line-up, and its impressive interior flexibility makes it an excellent large family SUV. The third row of seats are slightly more usable than in core rivals, too.”
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Carbuyer

Score: 8.6 / 10
“The Mazda CX-80 is a surprising new entry into the seven-seat SUV arena, with a spacious interior and either a plug-in hybrid or a six-cylinder diesel engine”
Author: Jordan Katsianis, Andy Goodwin
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Heycar

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Mazda is moving up a class with its CX-80, which takes on the likes of the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Classy looks and build are present and correct, as is a plug-in hybrid powertrain, but the big diesel engine feels like a throwback nowadays.”
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“With its large six- to seven-seater SUV flagship, the Mazda CX-80, all the right boxes are ticked when it comes to on-board practicality and versatility. Both plug-in hybrid petrol and mild hybrid six-cylinder diesel engines offer efficiency and respectable economy. And pricing is reasonable for a car with premium turf ambitions. The firm ride will not, however, be to everyone’s taste.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“Though the Mazda CX-80 might be a large car, it puts its dimensions to good use and is one of the roomiest seven-seat SUVs in its class. We like its user-friendly interior and upmarket feel, and it feels a step forward compared to the smaller CX-60, not least because of the improved ride quality.”
Author: Keith Adams
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: 3.3-litre diesel automatic Homura
Score: 8 / 10
“A lusty six-cylinder diesel engine gives the Mazda CX-80 large family hauler a charm and responsiveness that match its practicality.”
Author: Alex Robbins
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“If you’re looking for a Mazda with seven seats then… now there is one”
Author: Sam Burnett
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2024
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Adult protection: 92%
Child protection: 88%
Vulnerable road users: 84%
Safety assist: 79%

The Mazda CX-80 was awarded a full five-star safety rating from crash testers Euro NCAP towards the end of 2024, and was also awarded ‘Best in Class Large SUV’ by the safety organisation, when compared to 43 other SUVs of a similar size.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of July 2025, the Mazda CX-80 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	177 mpg	A

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Diesel models	149 g/km	C
Plug-in hybrid models	35 g/km	A

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	38 miles	E

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	16	A

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£350	D
Year 2	£837	D
Year 3	£1,312	D
Year 4	£1,554	D
Year 5	£2,061	D
Overall	£6,114	D

The Mazda CX-80 is a relatively expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

The fuel economy of plug-in hybrid models look good on paper, but this is largely thanks to ridiculous EU/UK government lab tests that are completely inadequate for plug-in hybrids. It is unlikely that you will be able to travel 177 miles on a single gallon (4.5 litres) of fuel and some electricity…

Similarly-sized plug-in hybrid rivals like the Peugeot 5008 also offer a longer electric-only travel range, and the car’s estimated servicing and maintenance costs over the course of the first five years of ownership are more costly than the average family car (though that is to be expected of a car this size).

That said, the Mazda’s insurance premiums are excellent. CX-80 insurance costs are predicted to be much cheaper than the insurance premiums of other large SUVs.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of July 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Mazda CX-80 to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the CX-80, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Mazda CX-80

Overall ratingD31%
Petrol or diesel modelsE17%
Electric or hybrid modelsC56%
New car warranty duration3 years
New car warranty mileage60,000 miles
Battery warranty duration8 years
Battery warranty mileage100,000 miles

Mazda’s new car warranty is worse than average, and worse than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the CX-80.

The duration is three years, with a limit of 60,000 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, the plug-in hybrid version has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Mazda CX-80

As of July 2028, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Mazda CX-80. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Mazda dealer.