MAZDA has unveiled its CX-60 medium SUV, which is predicated on a brand new rear- and all-wheel-drive structure and will probably be supplied with plug-in hybrid and straight-six petrol and diesel powertrains.
The five-seater is because of arrive in Australia later this yr, the place it is going to seemingly be supplied as an upmarket complement to the CX-5.
Because the introduction of the CX-30 – Mazda’s (now well-liked) small SUV providing that sits above the CX-3 mild SUV – the market has anticipated a barrage of latest CX-prefixed crossover and SUV fashions from the Hiroshima-based car-maker.
Though the not too long ago unveiled CX-50 is reserved for North America, the CX-60, which is predicated on Mazda’s Skyactiv Multi-Answer Scalable (Massive Car) Structure, is a distinct story – it’s confirmed for introduction Down Below, the place it is going to sit above the long-serving CX-5 medium SUV, properly, at the least initially.
The 2-row, mid-size CX-60 is barely bigger than the CX-50 and notably longer and wider than its CX-5 sibling, driving on a 2870mm wheelbase.
Its exterior dimensions – 4745mm lengthy, 1890mm broad and 1680mm tall – counsel it might be labeled as a big SUV in Australia, a phase already occupied by Mazda’s CX-8 and CX-9 three-row fashions.
The CX-60’s eye-catching exterior look is characterised by a number of cues from Mazda’s Kodo design language, corresponding to a daring grille with chrome wings that flare out to satisfy nearly nugget-like LED headlamps (with L-shaped daytime operating lights).
Aside from sporting chunkier, extra masculine detailing than most of its stablemates, the mannequin’s prolonged dimensions make it look extra slab-sided and upright in stance than the present crop of Mazda household vehicles.
Its expansive dimensions facilitate a relatively roomy inside, Mazda claiming the CX-60 affords 1504mm of shoulder room for entrance occupants (44mm greater than within the CX-5), with 1441mm afforded to these within the again (which is 50mm greater than within the model’s medium SUV).
The rear seats are mentioned to supply “sufficient legroom for passengers to sit down with their legs straight – even these with a big physique can preserve a snug and secure posture while seated”.
Together with underfloor storage, the CX-60 is claimed to have 570 litres of boot capability, which may improve as much as 1148 litres with the rear seats folded flat. In contrast with the CX-5, the width of the load bay aperture has elevated to 1082mm (35 mm wider) whereas the peak of the opening is 758mm.
The brand new mannequin’s cabin has an eminently upmarket execution, replete with a chic, minimalist fascia and dashboard plus raised centre console.
Up-spec variations characteristic Nappa leather-based trim, maple wooden inlays and woven textiles with ornamental Kakenui stitching.
The instrument cluster is a full TFT-LCD digital show, complemented with a 12.3-inch infotainment display screen (with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital radio and integral satellite tv for pc navigation), in addition to an upsized head-up show (HUD) that’s claimed to be thrice bigger than that of the CX-30.
Different notable grade- or variant-dependent options embody an electrically adjustable steering column and entrance seats (the latter 10-way with heating and air flow), heated steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker audio setup or 12-speaker Bose encompass sound system, a 1500W energy outlet (on plug-in hybrid variations), in addition to a distant opening energy tailgate.
An attention-grabbing new addition is the Driver Personalisation System, which much like that within the Subaru Forester makes use of facial recognition expertise to regulate the driving force’s seat, steering column, HUD and side-mirror mirrors to memorised positions.
The CX-60, which is the primary mainstream Mazda with a rear-wheel-drive configuration for some time – others embody the MX-5 roadster and Isuzu-based BT-50 ute – rides on double-wishbone entrance and a multi-link rear suspension, enhanced by Mazda’s Kinematic Posture Management system as not too long ago debuted on the MX-5.
Though the powertrain line-up for the CX-60 within the Australian market has but to be confirmed, the introduction of a 241kW/500Nm plug-in hybrid energy unit is notable, given the rising recognition of petrol-electric medium SUVs.
It combines a 141kW/261Nm 2.5-litre SkyActiv-G four-cylinder petrol engine with a 100kW/250Nm electrical motor that’s fed by a 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Mazda says the PHEV model can speed up from zero to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and obtain a high velocity of 200km/h, however extra impressively, journey 60km on battery energy alone.
The WLTP mixed gasoline consumption determine is 1.5-1.6 litres/100km relying on which measurement alloys are fitted, and the battery may be absolutely charged from depleted in 4 hours from an AC outlet.
Mazda is but to launch peak output figures for its inline six-cylinder engines – a 3.0-litre e-SkyActive X naturally aspirated petrol and a 3.3-litre e-Skyactive turbo-diesel – however each are supplied together with 48V mild-hybrid methods.
A brand new eight-speed automated transmission with a multi-plate clutch makes its debut on the CX-60, which will probably be out there in rear- and i-Activ all-wheel drive guises.
Drive modes embody Regular, Sport, Off-Street, Towing (and EV), whereas the braked towing capability is alleged to be 2500kg.
Quite a few security options are slated for the European-market mannequin, together with up to date adaptive cruise management, driver-drowsiness detection, traffic-sign recognition, superior good metropolis brake help with pedestrian and bicycle owner detection and intersection operate, rear emergency-brake help with pedestrian detection, rear-cross visitors alert, lane-keep and with steering help, blind-spot monitoring, hill launch help and descent management, in addition to automobile exit warning.
Notably, the PHEV model options further safety for its high-voltage battery. The 360-degree digital camera system (if specified) now incorporates “See-Via View” expertise, whereas further entrance centre and rear facet airbags to reinforce the curtain items are additionally fitted.
Manufacturing of the CX-60 will start on the Hofu Plant No 2 within the Yamaguchi prefecture this week and the Japanese-spec mannequin will probably be launched early subsequent month.
Mazda Australia will launch additional particulars, together with value and native specification, nearer to the native launch.
