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March 20, 2025

Diesel still on Mazda NZ blacklist

March 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Diesel still on Mazda NZ blacklist

Big six compression ignition choice could be added to large CX models, but there’s no need for it, brand says.

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March 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, CX-80, CX-90, Paul Sherley, Mazda NZ, SkyActiv-D
March 19, 2025

Next CX-5 our first ‘Z’ car

March 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Next CX-5 our first ‘Z’ car

Mazda New Zealand outlines intent for new petrol powertrain tech, expresses positive thought about future electrics.

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March 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
SkyActiv-Z, CX-5, CX-60, CX-80, CX-90, Mazda NZ, Paul Sherley, Masahiro Moro, Hiroshima
January 14, 2025

Latest Mazda SUV scores with ANCAP

January 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Latest Mazda SUV scores with ANCAP

Five star result for CX-80 matches earlier score determined for DNA-related CX-60. 

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January 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-80, Mazda New Zealand, Mazda CX-60, ANCAP, five stars, Melbourne, Euro NCAP
October 22, 2024

CX-80 pricing sorted, close to CX-60 but it’s seats versus spec

October 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
CX-80 pricing sorted, close to CX-60 but it’s seats versus spec

Pricing snugness with CX-60 sister ship might make it a seats versus spec decision.

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October 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda NZ, Homura, Takami, CX-80, CX-60, CX-90
August 12, 2024

Two trims, two powertrain choices for three-row CX-80

August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Two trims, two powertrain choices for three-row CX-80

Plug-in hybrid spans range, 3.3-litre petrol six just for entry type.

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August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-80, Mazda NZ, CX-60, PHEV, Homura, 3.3
April 19, 2024

Roomy zoom-zoom with three-row CX-80

April 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Roomy zoom-zoom with three-row CX-80

PHEV seems most likely for NZ circulation.

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April 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-80, Mazda NZ, Homura, Takami, CX-60, CX-90
January 31, 2024

Latest CX for US, not us

January 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Latest CX for US, not us

Mazda NZ has been quick to reinforce previous message about CX-70.

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January 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-70, CX-80, CX-90, CX-60, Mazda NZ
October 31, 2023

MX-30 plugging on, CX-80 coming

October 31, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MX-30 plugging on, CX-80 coming

Mazda NZ taking a different course to neighbour, which has abandoned Hiroshima’s landmark electric model.

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October 31, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-30, CX-8, CX-80, electric, mild hybrid, m-HEV
March 20, 2023

NZ also set for CX80 delivery?

March 20, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ also set for CX80 delivery?

Think of this sports utility as a CX-60 with an extra seating row. And also as a CX-9 replacement.

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March 20, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-80, CX-9, Mazda NZ
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