6 Seater Mazda CX8 AWD Exclusive car review and driving impressions. Here I differentiate the AWD CX8 Exclusive from the FWD Signature variant. I also take it out for a drive to see if the 2.5L Skyactiv G engine can haul the CX8's big body. The second row captain's seats are the best seats in the CX8. Great for people with drivers.