Mazda CX-60 to be hybrid only

MAZDA Australia has confirmed the engine line-up for its forthcoming CX-60 SUV vary which is due in native dealerships within the first half of 2023.

In a press release issued this week, the Japanese importer stated it is going to supply solely hybridised energy within the CX-60, providing a complete of three “distinct and characterful engine choices” for Aussie prospects.

The vary will probably be led by Mazda’s first sequence manufacturing plug-in hybrid mannequin, utilizing a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol unit together with a 100kW electrical motor and 355V, 17.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

Mazda stated that in CX-60 the mixed output of the system is 241kW and 500Nm making it essentially the most highly effective road-going mannequin it has ever produced.

Two newly developed inline six-cylinder engines that includes gentle hybrid ‘M Hybrid Enhance’ expertise will even be accessible on the CX-60.

The primary is a 3.3-litre turbocharged diesel providing with 187kW and 550Nm accessible from 3750kW and between 1500-2400rpm respectively. Whereas the second unit, a six-cylinder turbocharged petrol, is tuned to provide 209kW between 5000-6000rpm and 450Nm from 2000-3500rpm.

Mazda stated every of the six-cylinder powertrains employs its rear-biased iActive all-wheel drive system and new eight-speed computerized transmission, which utilises a multi-plate clutch with an built-in electrical motor/generator for “quick responsive shifts and excessive effectivity”.

The CX-60 will probably be supplied in what Mazda says are three comprehensively outfitted mannequin grades: Evolve, GT and Azami.

Every will probably be extremely specified with gear together with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, inductive telephone charging, a powered tailgate, powered and auto-folding wing mirrors with heated and auto-dimming performance, and superior keyless entry and ignition.

Extra broadly, the vary will even function alloy wheels starting from 18- to twenty inches in diameter and a brand new metallic paint completed dubbed Rhodium White.

“The CX-60 represents a complete new chapter for Mazda and introduces a sequence of firsts for the model: an all-new platform; full plug-in hybrid expertise; rear-biased all-wheel drive and state-of-the-art longitudinal powerplants,” stated Mazda Australia managing director, Vinesh Bhindi.

“All of that is wrapped in our superbly restrained Kodo Design evolution, and as we draw nearer to the native introduction of this authentically premium automobile, the 14,500+ expressions of curiosity we’ve got already obtained are a transparent indication of the extent of anticipation that already surrounds Mazda CX-60.”

Mr Bhindi stated that full specification particulars and native pricing for the Mazda CX-60 vary will probably be confirmed within the last quarter of this yr.