The Mazda8 blends Mazda’s brand DNA of providing exhilarating driving pleasure and faithful response to the driver’s every will with a gentle, comfortable ride for his passengers. Skillfully providing confidence-inspiring ride comfort of Mazda’s precise handling and driving pleasure, without sacrificing its ideal spatial value as a minivan, now that’s Zoom Zoom.
Engine
2.3L MZR engine mated to a 5-speed activematic transmission for spirited driving Spirited performance combined with outstanding fuel economy at highway speeds.
Cabin Quietness
The Mazda8 experiences an outstanding level of cabin quietness that allows occupants in all three rows of to enjoy a pleasant conversation or listen to music in complete comfort. Due to a 25% softer compound that’s used on the mounts of the front struts, road noise transmitted to the cabin from the tyres is reduced.
Brakes
Four wheel ventilated disc brakes give you linear, confidence-inspiring brake performance in all situations.
Foot-parking brake instead of the usual hand-brake gives more room for a walkthrough between the first and second rows.
Handling
The high-rigidity body contributes to both impressive handling and the superbly smooth ride of the Mazda8.
The MacPherson strut front suspension joins the body to its sub-frame using a six-point rubber mount system that strikes the right balance between suspension and improves noise vibration absorption.
The multi-link rear suspension uses a four-point rubber mount system and trailing arm mounts of 4.0mm thickness to ensure suspension stiffness.