2023 Mazda CX-60
| Fuel Efficiency | N/A |
|---|---|
| ANCAP Rating | 5-star |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Fuel Efficiency | N/A |
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| ANCAP Rating | 5-star |
| Warranty | 5 years |
About the Mazda CX-60
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 is the most luxurious SUV from the Japanese brand and will be offered as a petrol, diesel and plug-in electric hybrid model.
Mazda’s ambition with the CX-60 is to compete head-to-head with German’s premium SUV set, the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5. This gives a good indication of the intent of hte CX-60 in terms of not only design but also luxury offering.
There’s a lot to like about the Mazda CX-60, if you can justify the price. The first models will arrive in April 2023.
Summary
Punchy plug-in hybrid drivetrain
Big step up in build quality and materials
Sporty diesel and petrol engines
Ride tends to be harsh over potholes and corrugations
No DC charging or V2G/V2L capability (PHEV)
PHEV models start above 80k
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2022 Mazda CX-60 (inc. 0-100) review
Mazda is going premium and it wants the all new Mazda CX-60 to be the brand's answer to the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5. How close does it get? Paul Maric heads to Portugal to test the Mazda CX-60 PHEV to see if it can take it to its European competitors.
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Mazda CX-60 Price
- 2023 Mazda CX-60 Evolve 3.3T I6 petrol AWD: $59,800
- 2023 Mazda CX-60 Evolve 3.3T I6 diesel AWD: $61,800
- 2023 Mazda CX-60 GT 3.3T I6 petrol AWD: $67,800
- 2023 Mazda CX-60 GT 3.3T I6 diesel AWD: $69,800
- 2023 Mazda CX-60 Evolve 2.5 I4 PHEV AWD: $72,300
- 2023 Mazda CX-60 Azami 3.3T I6 petrol AWD: $74,154
- 2023 Mazda CX-60 Azami 3.3T I6 diesel AWD: $75,000
- 2023 Mazda CX-60 GT 2.5 I4 PHEV AWD: $80,492
- 2023 Mazda CX-60 Azami 2.5 I4 PHEV AWD: $87,252
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Mazda CX-60 Range Guide
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 Evolve comes standard with the following features:
- 18-inch grey metallic alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights
- Auto high-beam
- Rain-sensing window wipers
- Body colour exterior mirrors
- Side mirrors with:
- Power adjustment
- Auto folding
- Heating
- Auto dimming
- Honeycomb grille design
- Black wheel arches and lower cladding
- Remote operated power tailgate (open/close)
- G-Vectoring Control Plus
- 10.25-inch infotainment system
- 7-inch TFT LCD digital instrument cluster (six-cylinder)
- 12.3-inch TFT LCD digital instrument cluster (PHEV)
- Head-up display
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- Eight-speaker sound system
- Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auot
- Wireless phone charger
- Front USB-C charging points
- Rear console with USB-C and 150W AC outlet
- Rear 1500W AC power outlet socket (PHEV)
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Dual-zone climate control
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Electric park brake with auto-hold
- One-touch power windows
- Leather steering wheel
- Leather shift knob
- Black Maztex seats with manual adjustment
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 GT adds:
- 20-inch black metallic alloy wheels
- LED headlights with ‘dark signature’
- Rear combination lights with signature illumination
- Power sliding panoramic sunroof
- Gloss black exterior mirrors
- Two-position side mirror memory
- Body colour wheel arches and lower cladding
- Gloss black honeycomb grille
- Exterior mirror position memory
- Hands-free remote operated power tailgate (open/close)
- 12.3-inch infotainment system
- 12.3-inch TFT LCD digital instrument cluster
- 12-speaker Bose premium sound system with amplifier
- Driver monitor system
- Personalise system (auto restoration of setting)
- Electric steering wheel adjustment
- Heated steering wheel
- Black leather upholstery
- 10-way driver seat power adjustment with lumbar adjustment
- Eight-way front passenger seat power adjustment
- Two-position driver seat memory
- Heated front seats
- Heated outer rear seats
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 Azami adds:
- 20-inch black metallic and machined alloy wheels
- Adaptive LED headlights with ‘bright signature’
- Body colour exterior mirrors
- Front bumper with bar type grille
- Cruising & Traffic Support
- Front cross-traffic alert
- Surround-view camera with see-through view
- Personalise system with ‘East Entry & Driving’ position guide
- LED ambient lighting
- Frameless interior mirror
- Black Nappa leather upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- Leather side door trim with courtesy lamp
Mazda CX-60 Variants
Interior
The interior aims to deliver on the idea of being a true luxury alternative to the Germans with premium materials and a focus on fit and finish.
Based on what we have seen so far, the interior feels like a step up from Mazda’s current offerings. We aren’t huge fans of the design of the doors and centre console; it doesn’t really scream premium and lacks the refinement and feel of some German equivalents.
The Takumi specification Mazda showed at the CX-60’s global reveal featured a white interior with maple wood, along with a fabric dashboard with Kakenui stitching. It looks amazing in pictures and we can’t wait to see it in person.
Outside of those materials, the rest of the interior feels high-class and premium. Soft-touch materials along the dashboard, centre console, and door trims mean high-frequency touch points are adequately covered.
Second-row passengers get to experience the same level of quality as the fronts, with no real skimping on materials. Sometimes manufacturers will cheap out on the second row because they think nobody will notice. That means soft-touch materials along the door, decent storage within the doors, and a decent central arm rest with cupholders.
Mazda CX-60 Colours
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Rhodium White Premium Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Premium Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Red and Machine Grey Metallic cost an additional $995.
Cost of Ownership
Indicative service pricing for the 2023 Mazda CX-60 with the 3.3-litre inline-six petrol $1400 over three years and $2800 over five years.
The 3.3-litre inline-six diesel is $2100 over three years and $3300 over five years, and the 2.5-litre PHEV is $1240 over three years and $2100 over five years.
How it Drives
The options for powertrain in the 2023 Mazda CX-60 come from a range of three engines which are available on all trims levels.
The 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol engine produces 209kW of power and 450Nm of torque. Mazda claims models with this engine equipped can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.
The 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six diesel engine produces 187kW and 500Nm of torque. Mazda claims models with this engine equipped can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.
Both of these 3.3-litre inline-six engines are mated to a 48V mild-hybrid system and have engine idle stop/start.
The flagship engine in the 2023 Mazda CX-60 range is the 2.5-litre four-cylinder plug-in hybrid (PHEV) which has a total system output of 241kW and 500Nm. It’s the first Mazda PHEV, and the brand’s most powerful road-going model to date.
The PHEV powertrain comprises a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, a 100kW electric motor and a 17.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Mazda claims models with this setup equipped can do the 100km/h sprint in 5.9 seconds.
All engines are combined with a newly-developed eight-speed automatic transmission, with drive sent through a new rear-biased all-wheel drive system with Normal, Sport, Off-Road, Towing and EV (PHEV only) drive modes.
Mazda CX-60 Safety Rating
The Mazda CX-60 is currently unrated by ANCAP, but it received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP this year.
All 2023 Mazda CX-60 models receive the following safety equipment:
- Front, side, curtain, far-side, and knee airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Front with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Rear
- Rear crossing
- Turn-across traffic
- Forward obstruction warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Vehicle exit warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Driver attention monitoring
- Surround-view camera
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Features such as the see-through view in the surround-view camera, front cross-traffic alert, cruising and traffic support, and driver monitoring are available on the $2000 optional Vision Technology package, where they’re standard on the Azami.
Mazda CX-60 Options
Since its competing with the Germans, the options are also reflective of a bit of personalisation that buyers can have over what matters to them in their new CX-60.
The $2000 Vision Technology package which is available on the Evolve and GT adds the following:
- Surround-view camera with see-through view
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Adaptive LED headlights (GT only)
- Cruising & Traffic support
- Driver monitoring
- Front cross-traffic alert
The $4000 Luxury package which is available on the Evolve adds:
- Vision Technology plus:
- Exterior mirror memory
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Power seat adjustments
The $2000 Takumi package which is available on the Azami adds:
- Bright decoration panel
- Cloth dashboard with ‘Kakenui’ stitching
- White maple wood console panel
- White Nappa leather upholstery
The $2000 SP package which is available on the Azami adds:
- 20-inch black metallic alloy wheels
- Dark-coloured side signature
- Front bumper with gloss black honeycomb-type grille
- Gloss black exterior mirrors
- LED headlights with dark signature
- Suede finish dashboard panel
- Tan Nappa leather upholstery
- Two-tone colour steering wheel
Mazda CX-60 Warranty
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, like every Mazda model offered locally.
The high-voltage battery in the PHEV models is covered by an eight-year factory warranty, like the MX-30 Electric.
Logbook servicing for CX-60 models equipped with the 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol engine and 2.5-litre PHEV powertrain is required every 12 months or 15,000km.
Models equipped with the 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six diesel engine have service intervals of every 12 months or 10,000km.
Mazda CX-60 Stock Availability
The Mazda CX-60 will go on sale in April 2023 with order banks already starting to build.
Mazda CX-60 Infotainment
Mazda has equipped the CX-60 cabin with USB-C connectivity in the front and second rows. Depending on specification you’ll also find wireless phone charging, along with a 12V outlet.
The infotainment screen comes in at 12.3 inches, as does the display ahead of the driver. Smartphone mirroring comes in the form of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with audio featuring AM, FM and DAB+ digital radio. A 12-speaker Bose sound system is also available on some grades, which integrates a subwoofer under the boot floor.
The display ahead of the driver can also be configured in a number of styles – there’s even the ability to supersize the text within the display if you find the regular font size too small.
Mazda CX-60 Boot Space
Cargo space is where it needs to be with 570L on offer with the second row in place. That increases to 1725 litres with the second row folded flat.
The second row folds in a 40/20/40 fashion. In the boot you’ll find a 12V outlet, plus the option of a 1.5kW AC outlet.
Mazda CX-60 Fuel Economy
Official fuel consumption figures for the 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol engine are yet to be confirmed and will be published in early 2023.
2023 Mazda CX-60 models with the 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six diesel engine have a claimed combined fuel consumption of 4.9L/100km.
Both the 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol and diesel engines have a 58L fuel tank and can run on 91 RON fuel.
The PHEV powertrain has a claimed electric range of 76km according to ADR testing. Fuel consumption is rated at 2.1L/100km, over the first 100km when the battery is charged. The 2.5-litre PHEV powertrain has a 50L fuel tank and needs 95 RON fuel.
Depending on the variant, view the 2023 MAZDA CX-60 fuel usage below.
All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km
| Variant | Series | Style | Fuel Type | Highway | City | Combined | E10? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G40E EVOLVE HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | Yes |
| D50E EVOLVE HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| G40E EVOLVE VISION HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | Yes |
| D50E EVOLVE VISION HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| G40E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | Yes |
| D50E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| G40E GT HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | Yes |
| G40E GT VISION HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | Yes |
| D50E GT HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| D50E GT VISION HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| P50E EVOLVE PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| G40E AZAMI HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | Yes |
| P50E EVOLVE VISION PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| D50E AZAMI HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| G40E AZAMI TAKUMI HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | Yes |
| G40E AZAMI SP HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | Yes |
| P50E EVOLVE VISION LUXURY PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| D50E AZAMI SP HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| D50E AZAMI TAKUMI HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| P50E GT PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| P50E GT VISION PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| P50E AZAMI PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| P50E AZAMI TAKUMI PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
| P50E AZAMI SP PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | No |
Mazda CX-60 Dimensions
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 measures in at 4740mm long, 1890mm wide, and up to 1680mm tall, with a 2870mm wheelbase.
Models with the 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol and diesel engine equipped are fitted with a temporary steel spare wheel, whereas models with the 2.5-litre PHEV powertrain receive a repair kit instead.
Depending on the variant, the 2023 MAZDA CX-60 measures as below.
| Variant | Series | Style | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Wheelbase (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G40E EVOLVE HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1675 | 2870 |
| D50E EVOLVE HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1675 | 2870 |
| G40E EVOLVE VISION HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1675 | 2870 |
| D50E EVOLVE VISION HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1675 | 2870 |
| G40E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1675 | 2870 |
| D50E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1675 | 2870 |
| G40E GT HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| G40E GT VISION HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| D50E GT HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| D50E GT VISION HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| P50E EVOLVE PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1675 | 2870 |
| G40E AZAMI HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| P50E EVOLVE VISION PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1675 | 2870 |
| D50E AZAMI HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| G40E AZAMI TAKUMI HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| G40E AZAMI SP HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| P50E EVOLVE VISION LUXURY PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1675 | 2870 |
| D50E AZAMI SP HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| D50E AZAMI TAKUMI HYBRID | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| P50E GT PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| P50E GT VISION PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| P50E AZAMI PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| P50E AZAMI TAKUMI PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
| P50E AZAMI SP PHEV | C60A | 4D WAGON | 4740 | 1890 | 1680 | 2870 |
The 2023 MAZDA CX-60 has a braked towing capacity from 2000kg to 2500kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.
Mazda CX-60 Market Fit
The medium-sized SUV is a bit of a departure for Mazda as it tries to aim at the more luxury and premium buyers. We look forward to putting it against its German rivals.
Mazda CX-60 Sales Data
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 is still not on sale.
Mazda CX-60 Interesting Facts
On the plug-in hybrid electric variants, the CX-60 has a 17.8kWh battery, which means means a theoretical driving range of about 60km.
Frequently Asked Questions
Braked towing capacity for models with the 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol engine is 2500kg, whereas models with the 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six diesel engine and 2.5-litre PHEV powertrain can tow 2000kg.
All models have an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.
