2026 Mazda CX-80 Diesel Test Drive: Is it really premium?
Does it make sense to buy a large, 7-seater diesel SUV today? In this video, I test the 254-hp Mazda CX-80 diesel, a nearly 5-meter-long SUV that aims to compete in the premium segment with a rather unusual approach: a 3.3-liter inline six-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive, automatic transmission, and up to 800 km of range.
I'll tell you how this Mazda CX-80 really performs, what features bring it closer to a premium car, what areas need improvement, whether it's a good 7-seater SUV for family trips, and, above all, what it's like to drive. Because this is where this car truly showcases a very serious aspect of its appeal: driving position, ergonomics, steering feel, ride comfort, stability, and ride quality.
In addition, I analyze specific aspects of the CX-80 that generate debate: some interior finishes and solutions, the operation of certain controls, the automatic windshield wipers, the heated steering wheel, the actual practicality of the second and third rows of seats, the 6 and 7-seat configurations, and the trunk space with all seats in use or with the third row folded down.
In this video you'll see:
Mazda CX-80 diesel 254 hp
3.3-liter inline six-cylinder engine
7-seater diesel SUV
real-world Mazda CX-80 test drive
how the Mazda CX-80 drives
premium features and areas for improvement
second and third rows
trunk space and practicality
fuel consumption, performance, and range
whether a diesel makes sense in 2026
If you're looking for a large diesel SUV, a family car for traveling, or simply want to know if this Mazda can compete head-to-head with premium brands, here's an in-depth test, with data and context.
Key features of this version:
254 hp
500 Nm
0-100 km/h in 8.4 s
219 km/h top speed
5.7 l/100 km fuel consumption (74-liter tank)
2,130 kg
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00:00 The diesel SUV that goes against the grain
00:41 Does this engine make sense today?
01:29 What makes it a premium car?
02:28 What Mazda needs to improve
03:46 Questionable controls, materials, and details
05:00 What are its 6 and 7 seats like?
06:20 Second row, third row, and family use
07:12 Trunk and practical solutions
07:46 How the Mazda CX-80 drives
09:12 Performance, fuel consumption, and closing
09:44 Goodbye
Nacho Torres “Volante” is a motoring journalism channel with over 15 years on YouTube and 25 years of experience in the specialized press. Here you'll find car reviews, comparisons of new cars, analyses of compact and family SUVs, and everything related to electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid cars.
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