The Mazda CX-60 has been formally previewed at this yr’s Kuala Lumpur Worldwide Mobility Present (KLIMS) forward of the mannequin’s launch in Malaysia (we’re anticipating this to occur in 2025). For now, official distributor Bermaz Motor shouldn’t be indicating when the five-seat SUV will go on sale right here, nor are we being supplied with any preliminary specs or estimated pricing.
What we do know is that the CX-60 is supposed to be Mazda’s extra upmarket providing meant to attract clients away from vehicles such because the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Volvo XC60 and Lexus NX. To take action, it’s constructed on Giant Product group model of the carmaker’s Skyactiv Multi-Resolution Scalable Structure with a front-engine longitudinal format and rear-wheel drive.
When it comes to dimensions, the CX-60 measures 4,740-4,745 mm lengthy, 1,890 mm extensive, 1,680 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,870 mm. These figures aren’t too far-off from the competitors, though the NX is notably smaller by comparability.
There are many powertrains provided with the CX-60 relying available on the market it’s offered in. Taking a look at our shut neighbours, these are the choices which are accessible, together with pricing:
Philippines – value between PHP2.79 and a pair of.89 million (about RM213k and RM221k)
3.3 litre e-Skyactiv-G turbocharged inline-six petrol with 48V gentle hybrid system
- Output: 284 PS (280 hp or 209 kW) and 450 Nm
- Electrical motor output: 16 PS (16 hp or 12 kW) and 153 Nm
- Battery: 0.33 kWh lithium-ion
- Transmission: Eight-speed automated; AWD
3.3 litre e-Skyactiv-D inline-six turbodiesel with 48V gentle hybrid system
- Output: 254 PS (251 hp or 187 kW) and 550 Nm
- Electrical motor output: 16 PS (16 hp or 12 kW) and 153 Nm
- Battery: 0.33 kWh lithium-ion
- Transmission: Eight-speed automated; AWD
Singapore – record value at SGD338,888 (about RM1.12 million); efficient value at SGD290,888 (about RM965k)
2.5 litre Skyactiv-G naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol
- Output: 191 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) and 261 Nm
- Transmission: Eight-speed automated; RWD
Indonesia – value between 799 million and 1.1888 billion rupiah (about RM224k and RM333k)
3.3 litre e-Skyactiv-G turbocharged inline-six petrol with 48V gentle hybrid system
- Output: 284 PS (280 hp or 209 kW) and 450 Nm
- Electrical motor output: 16 PS (16 hp or 12 kW) and 153 Nm
- Battery: 0.33 kWh lithium-ion
- Transmission: Eight-speed automated; AWD
2.5 litre Skyactiv-G naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol
- Output: 188 PS (185 hp or 138 kW) and 250 Nm
- Transmission: Eight-speed automated; AWD
The CX-60 made its world debut in March 2022 with a first-for-the-brand plug-in hybrid powertrain that contains a Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine making 192 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 261 Nm of torque.
That is augmented by an electrical motor rated at 136 PS (134 hp or 100 kW) and 250 Nm that sits between the engine and eight-speed automated transmission, which is joined by an i-Activ all-wheel drive system. The top result’s a complete system output of 327 PS (323 hp or 241 kW) and 500 Nm, with the 17.8-kWh lithium-ion battery offering about 60 km of electric-only vary – it may be totally recharged in 1.5 hours at a most AC enter of seven.2 kW.
The preview automobile you see right here is powered by a 3.3 litre e-Skyactiv-G turbocharged inline-six petrol engine with a 48V gentle hybrid system and eight-speed automated. Once more, this isn’t essentially what we’ll get, so that you’ll have to attend for Bermaz Motor to disclose extra data.
Do you suppose the CX-60 has what it takes to tackle established nameplates within the premium SUV section? Take a look at the mannequin for your self at KLIMS and share with us in feedback what powertrains and tools you’re anticipating. Extra importantly, how a lot ought to it promote for?
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