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Mazda CX-60

Mazda CX-60
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The Mazda CX-60 is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Mazda since 2022. It is the first vehicle to use Mazda's rear- and all-wheel drive platform with longitudinal engine layout categorised as Large Product Group, which includes a line-up of straight-six engines. It is also the first Mazda vehicle to feature a plug-in hybrid option. The CX-60 is marketed in Europe, Japan, Australia and several other markets, while North America receives the CX-70, which is essentially a CX-90 without third row seating. By size, it is larger than the CX-5 and smaller than the CX-9. It is comparable in size to the CX-50, and wider but shorter in length than the CX-8.

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Background

The CX-60 was revealed on 8 March 2022 as part of Mazda's newly established "Large Product Group", which includes a line-up of larger vehicles using rear- and all-wheel drive layout. Due to the switch to the rear-wheel drive-based layout with longitudinal engine, Mazda is positioning the model upmarket towards vehicles from the more premium segment. Mazda Australia executive, Vinesh Bhindi, described it as a "technical tour de force" and a "step change for Mazda". The model is a two-row vehicle which uses rear-biased, full-time all-wheel drive marketed as "i-Activ AWD" which is standard in most markets. By adopting a longitudinal engine layout, the front suspension of the CX-60 feature a double wishbone setup, while the rear gets an independent multi-link suspension. Ceremony of the mass production of the CX-60 was held in late April 2022 in Japan, at Mazda Hofu Plant No. 2 in the Yamaguchi Prefecture. According to Mazda, production of the CX-60 for the European market began on March 15.

Equipment

The driver cockpit area is equipped with three displays, consisting of a full TFT LCD instrument cluster, a window head-up display (HUD) and a 12.3-inch Mazda Connect centre display without touchscreen functionality; the display can be operated through a "command control" knob. The CX-60 is equipped with Driver Personalisation System which comprises three functions. The first function is an automatic driving position guide that uses a camera to detect the position of the driver's eyes and estimates the driver's height, then automatically adjusts the seat, steering wheel, head-up display and side mirrors accordingly. Automatic setting restoration uses facial recognition to determine which user is driving, then matches it with adjustments and settings stored in the vehicle including the driving position, audio and AC. The system can store settings for up to six people, plus guests. The last function is an ingress/egress assistance that slides the steering wheel and seat automatically when the driver is entering or exiting the vehicle. The vehicle also features Kinematic Posture Control system which gently applies the brakes to the inside rear wheel to contain body roll.

Markets

=== Asia === Cambodia. The CX-60 was launched in Cambodia in May 2023, offered in the entry-level Evolve variant powered by a 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol engine with rear-wheel drive. For the 2026 model year, the Cambodian lineup was updated to the SE trim, with all-wheel drive became standard. Indonesia. The CX-60 was launched in Indonesia on 26 July 2023, with two trim levels: Elite and Kuro Edition. Both trims are powered by a 3.3L e-Skyactiv-G mild hybrid petrol with standard all-wheel-drive. The Pro trim which uses the 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol standard with all-wheel drive was added in July 2024. The entry-level Sport trim which uses the 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol standard with rear-wheel drive was added in July 2025. Japan. The CX-60 for the Japanese market was detailed in April 2022. It is offered with four powertrains, consisting of the base Skyactiv-G 2.5L petrol (25S), Skyactiv-D 3.3L diesel (XD), e-Skyactiv D 3.3 diesel mild hybrid (XD-Hybrid), and a 2.5 petrol plug-in hybrid. Two-wheel drive is available for the 25S and XD. Malaysia. The CX-60 was previewed in Malaysia at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show in December 2024, with pre-orders began in June 2025, and was launched in Malaysia on 3 September 2025. It is available in the sole 2.5 2WD High variant powered by the 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol with rear-wheel drive. In June 2026, the 3.3G AWD High Plus variant powered by the 3.3L e-Skyactiv-G mild hybrid petrol was introduced to the line-up. Philippines. The CX-60 was launched in the Philippines in June 2023, with two variants: the mild hybrid petrol 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo and the mild hybrid diesel 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo-D Sport. Singapore. The CX-60 was launched in Singapore by Eurokars on 21 July 2023, in the sole variant powered by a 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol.

Powertrain

The petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model was the first variant to be released. It uses the existing 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G engine combined with an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery which resulted in combined outputs of 241 kW (323 hp; 328 PS) and 500 N⋅m (51.0 kg⋅m; 369 lb⋅ft) of torque. It has a towing capacity of 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) with a claimed 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) figure of 5.8 seconds. Electric only mode top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). Mazda claimed that the electric-only range is rated at 60 km (37 mi). The 17.8 kWh battery can be charged in just four hours from empty to full, if connected to a normal AC charging socket capable of 220 V power. Other engine options include two newly developed units, which are 3.3-litre e-Skyactiv D diesel and 3.0-litre e-Skyactiv X petrol with Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) technology, both are straight six-cylinder units with 48 V mild hybrid system and was released in late 2022 and 2023 respectively. In October 2022, a 3.3-litre Skyactiv-G turbocharged petrol engine was announced for some markets such as Australia, producing 209 kW (280 hp; 284 PS). The diesel engine equipped to the CX-60 features Distribution Controlled Partially Premixed Compression Ignition (DCPCI) technology. An egg-shaped combustion chambers would split the premixed air-fuel mixture into two regions inside the piston bowl. It is aimed to achieve cleaner combustion in every engine speeds and providing better fuel efficiency. Mazda claimed that the six-cylinder diesel engine is one of the cleanest diesel engines in the world with a thermal efficiency of over 40 per cent. With this diesel engine, the fuel economy of the CX-60 is rated up to 19.8 km/l (47 mpg‑US; 5.1 l/100 km) under WLTC standards. For mild hybrid models, Mazda adopted a 48

Reception

The CX-60 has been compared to premium SUVs such as the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5 and Lexus NX, in addition to SUVs from regular 'mainstream' brands. According to Australian publication CarExpert, the CX-60 straddles between "the mainstream and premium mid-size SUV segments", and looked like "it's gunning for the Germans". CarExpert noted its firm suspension that fails to dampen "road imperfections". Top Gear says Mazda is pitching the CX-60 directly at the BMW X3, while noting its cheaper price. The publication praised the efficiency of the plug-in hybrid model, while criticised the dynamics and stability of the CX-60 in comparison to the X3, concluding that "the CX-60 lacks that sense that it's been developed with absolute attention to detail."

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Specifications

name
Mazda CX-60
Manufacturer
Mazda
Production
March 2022 – present
Assembly
Japan: Hōfu (Hōfu Plant No. 2)
Designer
Ren Inoue, Keisuke Watanabe
Class
Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style
5-door SUV
Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (i-Activ AWD)
Platform
Large Product Group
Related
Mazda CX-80, Mazda CX-70/CX-90
Engine
Petrol:, 2.5 L Skyactiv-G PY-VPS I4, 3.3 L e-Skyactiv G H3T turbo I6, Petrol plug-in hybrid: (PHEV), 2.5 L e-Skyactiv PHEV PY-VPS I4, Diesel:, 3.3 L e-Skyactiv D T3-VPTS turbo I6
Transmission
8-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic
Battery
0.33kWh (mild hybrid), 17.8kWh lithium-ion (PHEV)
Electric range
60 km (PHEV)
Wheelbase
2870 mm
Length
4740 –
Width
1890 mm
Height
1670 –
Kerb weight
1680 –
sp
uk

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