Mazda CX-8 Turbo AWD/ Genting Hill Climb / Powerful, Easy to Drive, Slightly Wet/ YS Khong Driving

[@jasonkok9942]

Toyota might be famous with comfortable ride… but Mazda has overall package… we are very happy with our 2019 CX-9 2.5t AWD - CBU and 2021 CX-5 2.5t AWD too… we have an 2018 CR-V 1.5TCP 2WD with Honda Sensing too…

[@MyAquaticDiary]

awesome drive Uncle Khong.. beautiful car and proven engine.. but Im really looking forward to the next gen Mazdas starting with the CX60.. i have a feeling Uncle Khong is going to enjoy beasting that car up Genting!

[@YSKhongDriving]

I enjoy every car.

[@ansonkho1673]

THE LEGEND IS BACK!!!😘

[@ianseow12]

For the price you really get a lot in terms of looks, performance, handling, and interior design, overall one of the best suv in the mid-range segment, nice review!

[@Skylinefreak11]

The hillclimb looks effortless for a 1.9 ton SUV. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@derekdesouza7925]

Awesome drive Uncle YS. You make the drive look effortless.

[@josephdenoga845]

I really enjoy your videos! I am from the Philippines and we do source our Mazdas from Malaysia. I hope this CX8 comes to our shores too! Great videos as always! 🎉

[@harvard_lee]

Driving a non turbo and old cx5 model, slight tweak of the car it can be a fun car. Great drive YS.

[@stephen92340]

I like how executive and high-class you look while driving this Maxda

[@aimanfitri0iv]

this car is so much fun with the turbocharged engine and it's my birthday this tomorrow i love this so much

[@YSKhongDriving]

Happy birthday

[@aimanfitri0iv]

@@YSKhongDriving yay thank you so much ys you're so legend

[@MyAquaticDiary]

Uncle Khong im thinking of trading in my 2017 fortuner for this. Is this car still a relevant purchase in 2024/2025 for RM220k for the AWD 2.5T? I dont really see many comparable 6/7 seater rivals in the same price bracket...

[@fiveanddimekl]

Forget Toyota. Mazda overall is the best built car on the market today. CBU direct from Japan.

[@bryants.c.5408]

Depends which model not all cbu

[@nlbb373]

Best price too

[@jacksonyap8442]

CX-8 is CKD

[@citymax]

Recent year Mazda has been impressive

[@damdamWoo]

It’s just like telling us forget apple, orange is the best.

[@zuki216]

Thanks for this video,i really enjoy watching it,safety first uncle.

[@YSKhongDriving]

As always, safety is most important.

[@kaccarri4068]

imagine someone in a lambo just seeing a uncle in a cx-8 overtake him.

[@weeshianchong7594]

Uncle, Happy CNY to you. I need help. Even if its CNY now, I can't help but thinking should I get the all new CX8 or the recond 2020 harrier? Which one is the more comfortable ride? Thank you.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Well, the CX8 comes with 5 years warranty and 5 years free service. It is also a 2.5 lit turbo or NA. Book through shop.yskhongdriving.com

[@maierazor]

I like your watch, What brand is it ?

[@alvinl3]

Uncle YS, I want to see you drive tiguan Rline to the top on genting, last video is only half way 😜

[@Weechichi7238]

Hi Uncle Khong, noticed you use sports mode when driving up. Would there be difference and in what aspects if using the normal mode? what mode should be using when coming down? thanks.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Sports mode allows the revs to go higher and gives more power to the engine, needed for the climb. Coming down you can use any mode, but be careful not to over use the brakes.

[@hahhaahahah7642]

fuhh gila bapak power mazda ni. ringan je naik bukit.. kalau perodua ni berkecai injin wkwwkwk

[@saranjs3365]

Mazda Malaysia still using 7" entertainment screen? Not going to provide the 10.25" screen? What about Mi-Drive? Doesn't look like it's available. Any idea when MM going to revise to latest versions of Mazda for 2022-2023? Some items available for overseas is not available for the models here? Thanks.

[@kennedypoi503]

YS , do you own a cx8? I thought in one of your videos you referred to it as your car. Btw, I just upgraded my 3 year old cx5 for a cx8 2 weeks ago, both are the Sports trim in Australia.

[@YSKhongDriving]

No, I don't own a CX8, unfortunately

[@szeernfoo236]

Has anyone noticed the position of the fuel gauge at the start of video at 1:17 and almost 20mins later at 20:47?

[@kwlam1232]

1/4tank gone. This engine is super thirsty 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@rafalpgresiak629]

Love my Mazda cx5

[@ianchewyy]

Is a good SUV. only the fuel consumption is really high.

[@davechua8290]

Hello Mr. khong, which unit handles better, the mazda cx 5 or the subaru forester? Thank youv& happy motoring!

[@YSKhongDriving]

There is the Mazda CX5 2WD and AWD. Trim levels and geatures are also different. There is also an option of 2.0, 2.5,and 2.5 turbo, and also fwd and awd. The Forester is also a great vehicle, and is AWD. The Mazda CC range comes with 6 speed auto while the Subaru is CVT. So one should choose a behicle from the packaging, the features that appeal to you, interior space, creature comforts, etc.

[@davechua8290]

Thank you sir, more power to your channel

[@jasonkok9942]

u Just cant go wrong with the CX-5… if money wasnt an issue, get the CX-5 2.5t AWD… u will love driving it all day long… 228bhp @ 420nm torQue…

[@davechua8290]

@@jasonkok9942 , thanks bro

[@hafriz8746]

Toyota is dropping way behind. Imo first Subaru, 2nd Mazda, 3rd Toyota, 4th Honda. Honda has been dropping way earlier

[@mohamadnasir9491]

Uncle YS : Yup, the road is wet wet wet... hahaha Awd system : Owww lord.. have mercy on my soul... 🤣🤣🤣

[@budakskyactiv]

nice.. as always

[@Firareal2]

Uncle YS…mazda cx8 turbo vs lexus rx300…which one better?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Take your pick.

[@Duocore821]

Uncle Just want to ask AWD vs 2FWD I want to buy CX8 but dunno which one to choose. I need your advise uncle.

[@YSKhongDriving]

I will always go for AWD, if money not an issue.

[@KepalaSneaker]

I saw like there was a bit of a delay between when u downshift and when the rev counter's RPM goes up

[@YSKhongDriving]

Sometimes the TCU delays the downshift for smoothness and durability.

[@ariowibowo5959]

Hello Mr. Khong. Can mazda cx9 compete with volvo xc90 or audi q7?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Sure, it saves you a lot of money.

[@ariowibowo5959]

Thank you Mr. Khong

[@grey71644]

hi uncle, having driven this 2.5T and 2.2D, which one should i pick for long term use? i'm leaning towards 2.2D more due to the fuel efficiency, sadly the variant is now FWD. Is it really a total loss for not having AWD? or FWD works just fine. Thanks uncle!

[@jasonkok9942]

guess 2.5t will be the best choice… we had an 2019 CX-9 2.5t AWD and 2021 CX-5 2.5t AWD… both work effortlessly… 2.2D might save u up in fuels and a slightly more torQue but in long run… diesels are well known for expensive repair bills

[@YSKhongDriving]

If you do on road travel, fwd is fine. Anyway, Mazda engines have very little difference between diesel and petrol. Nowadays, the price of petrol abd diesel is similar, and also the roadtax is the same be it petrol or diesel In my opinion, there is very little difference in normal driving. If you like awd, go for the petrol

[@NTWS804]

Diesel will make you feel like a lorry, if you don't mind about the tik sound and smell, the 2.2D will be safer in term of driving cost?

[@syedputra5955]

i dunno why there is no 7 seater option for cx8 turbo awd. How is the cx8 v the tiguan allspace r line ?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Very similar

[@areepo5267]

@@YSKhongDriving but..which model fun to drive? cx8 or tiguan R-line?

[@87ckkelvin]

Hi uncle, x90 vs cx8 which is better ? Tqtq

[@YSKhongDriving]

CX8 has more power: X90 is a lot more affordable. Take your pick.

[@87ckkelvin]

Thanks for it , waiting for crv before get decision Tq Uncle …

[@tilitiliboom4439]

mr khong why you always driving to genting can you drive to klcc.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Traffic jam in klcc.

[@talpolano4549]

1st leg 6:4 2nd leg 6:4 Tie! :)

[@YSKhongDriving]

What is 6.4?

[@talpolano4549]

Sir @@YSKhongDriving 6 minutes and 4 seconds :)

[@btang3424]

How does the cx8 turbo drives compare to tiguan allspace rline?

[@YSKhongDriving]

The power figures are comparable to each other.

[@btang3424]

@@YSKhongDriving what about the dynamics and handling like the inclusion of gvc plus?

[@bobbyling1846]

No paddle shifters what a shame.

[@jexhunt.307]

is the cx5 turbo still faster and more nimble than this?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, it would be lighter.

[@zg7745]

Has the 360 view camera been improved in terms of the resolution wise?

[@YSKhongDriving]

I think so.

[@yeewensmc]

Hi Uncle YS, what's the noticeable difference vs CX9? Since they're using the same engine.

[@YSKhongDriving]

This is a smaller vehicle, and costs about RM100k less. The CX9 is more luxurious.

[@jasonkok9942]

CX-9 are fully imported from Japan… has more features while CX-8 are CKD… we had the CX-9 2.5t…

[@chyekiantene7616]

engine sound is so silent