Verdict
The Mazda CX-8 KG costs RM173,039, RM7,679 more than the RM165,360 Mazda CX-8 KG 2022, yet both bring a 192 hp/258 Nm 2.5-litre petrol four, six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive and a claimed 7.9 L/100 km. For a Malaysian family, the choice is equipment rather than pace or cabin footprint: both are 4,900 mm-long seven-seaters with a 209-litre boot. The 2022 gets the stronger cabin-tech case with an 8-inch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and six USB ports; the KG answers with a more flexible 40:20:40 second row.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 KG if a 40:20:40 second row, three front power sockets and a 7-inch TFT instrument display matter more than the RM7,679 saving.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 KG 2022 if you want Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, six USB ports and power adjustment for both front seats for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-8 KG RM173,039; Mazda CX-8 KG 2022 RM165,360.
- Engine specification: KG has a 2,488 cc 16-valve DOHC naturally aspirated VVT engine; KG 2022 adds direct injection to its 2,488 cc 16-valve DOHC naturally…
- Second-row seat split: KG 40:20:40; KG 2022 60:40.
- Power sockets: KG has three front and one boot socket; KG 2022 has one front and one boot socket, plus two USB ports in each of the first, second and third…
- Infotainment: KG has MZD Connect with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB, Bluetooth and six speakers; KG 2022 has an 8-inch Mazda Connect screen with Commander control,…
- Front seats: KG has a 10-way powered driver’s seat with memory and a manual passenger seat; KG 2022 has powered front seats, driver lumbar adjustment and…
KG
- 40:20:40 sliding and reclining second row
- Three front power sockets plus one in the boot
- 7-inch TFT LCD digital instrument display with analogue dials
- Costs RM7,679 more
- No listed Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- Front passenger seat is manually adjusted
KG 2022
- 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Six USB ports across all three seating rows
- Powered front passenger seat and driver lumbar adjustment
- 60:40 second row is less flexible than the KG’s 40:20:40 split
- Only one listed front power socket versus three in the KG
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM173,039 | RM165,360✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp at 6,000 rpm | 192 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 258 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 258 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive with Manual Shift mode | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Weight | 1,781 kg | 1,781 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 72 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 209 litres | 209 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R46 | Toyo Proxes R46 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory Function; Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 3 Front, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | MZD Connect Touchscreen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 6 speakers | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | 7" TFT LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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KG vs KG 2022 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-8 KG or Mazda CX-8 KG 2022 better?
The Mazda CX-8 KG 2022 is the better buy on equipment and price: it adds Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, six USB ports and powered front seats while retaining the same 192 hp, 258 Nm, 7.9 L/100 km drivetrain.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-8 KG costs RM7,679 more: RM173,039 against RM165,360 for the Mazda CX-8 KG 2022.
Do they have different performance or fuel economy?
No. Both use a 2,488 cc petrol inline-four making 192 hp at 6,000 rpm and 258 Nm at 4,000 rpm, paired with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. Both are rated at 7.9 L/100 km.
