2019 Mazda CX8

The 2019 Mazda CX-8 is an elite executive crossover that completely disrupts the market for premium three-row haulers. The absolute standout feature of this unit is its uncompromising interior layout. Depending on the configuration, higher trims replace the standard second-row bench with luxury dual captain's chairs separated by a fixed wooden center console complete with independent seat heaters, cup holders, and USB charging docks. This layout turns the second row into a true VIP business lounge. Up front, the dashboard layout is elegant and highly scannable, featuring soft-touch materials, genuine wood inserts, and a crisp, windscreen-projected Heads-Up Display (HUD) that casts your speed and active radar safety alerts directly into your line of sight. Unlike many midsize SUVs where the third row is an unusable penalty box meant only for small children, the CX-8 features a long 2,930 mm wheelbase that allows adults up to 170 cm tall to sit comfortably in the third row on longer trips. When all seats are occupied, you still retain a practical 209 liters of boot space, which immediately jumps to a massive 742 liters with the third row folded perfectly flat into the floorboards.