Pros Spacious, keenly priced, good tech, refinement and range
Cons Ride could be plusher. Will it actually do 300 miles in the real world?
Pros Spacious cabin and huge boot Decent to drive and good range too Very good all-rounder
Cons Won't set your pulse racing Laggy infotainment Options should be cheaper in a Skoda
Need a big Mazda SUV, but don't want petrol? The brand now has the answer - it's called the CX-8. Paul Maric checks it out.
Pros Excellent fuel efficiency Stacks of standard features, especially in top-specification Asaki model Plenty of room inside for a growing family
Cons Diesel engine can run out of breath when overtaking Quality of 360-degree camera is very poor Three year warranty with no roadside assistance starting to fall behind the pack