High-spec Takumi models feature a bright and airy white leather finish, with blonde timber inserts, high-gloss metal-look trim and textured fabrics, but if this all feels a little delicate for a family hauler, the Homura’s black Nappa leather seems just as premium. Its overall design isn’t exactly cutting-edge and potentially lacks the coolness exuded by rivals such as the Hyundai Santa Fe, but there’s nothing wrong with the quality or construction.
Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment
Every CX-80 is equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch central display. It’s worth noting, though, that the latter is not a touchscreen, because Mazda prefers having a rotary dial on the centre console to navigate its infotainment menus. Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa comes built-in, though, and can control the car’s music, navigation and air-conditioning, as well as third-party apps such as Spotify. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard-fit, too.
The somewhat gawky looks do liberate a good amount of space inside the cabin
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,995mm |
| Width | 1,890mm |
| Height | 1,710mm |
| Number of seats | Six or seven |
| Boot space | 258/687/1,971 litres (7,5,2 seats up) |
The CX-80 comes with seven seats as standard, but two six-seater layouts are also available. These replace the second-row bench with two captain’s chairs, with the option to have an open walk-through space between them, or a console with extra storage and cup-holders.
There’s plenty of room in the second row, plus a separate set of climate controls for passengers and some USB-C charging ports for their devices. Huge rear doors create a large opening, allowing for easier access to the third row of seats, although you won’t be able to open those doors fully when squeezed into a tight parking space.
