Mazda has a tendency to have a lot of similar looking horses in the stables; blink and you'll miss the (very) subtle differences between the CX-8 and the CX-9 but if you're not super keen on the bulk of the CX-9 and you've outgrown the space of the CX-5... this one's for you.

The Mazda CX-8 has long lived in its CX-9 big-sister's vast shadow, but some smart additions have turned the Japanese seven-seater SUV's fortunes around. Case in point: the Touring SP. It combines low pricing, generous equipment, ample space and proven engineering with newfound sporty styling and keen driver appeal. The result is an appealing family car that ought to be on most buyers' shortlist.

Mazda Australia has confirmed a small pricing change to its line-up, almost a standard rise across all models, which took place as of January 1.