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.
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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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
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 rating | D | 31% |
| Petrol or diesel models | E | 17% |
| Electric or hybrid models | C | 56% |
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 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.
Awards
Significant UK trophies and awards that the Mazda CX-80 has received.
2025
- Euro NCAP Awards (safety) – Best Large SUV
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