Mazda CX-8 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

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Quick notes on Mazda CX-8 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6 SKYACTIV-DRIVE
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4917 rpm
    • Average torque: 376 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1814 kg / 4000 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2624 kg / 5786 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2017 Mazda CX-8 through generations

  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-DRIVE —6 AT (450 Nm)
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G —6 SKYACTIV-DRIVE (258 Nm)
  • 25T SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (420 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6 AT—4500 rpm.
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 SKYACTIV-DRIVE—6000 rpm.
  • 25T SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—4250 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 SKYACTIV-DRIVE Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4500 rpm. 96%
    2.5 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 SKYACTIV-DRIVE Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    25T SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4250 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.2 SKYACTIV-DRIVE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 SKYACTIV-DRIVE
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 25T SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%