Arriving in the first half of 2023, the first Mazda CX-60 will offer a hybrid-only powertrain line-up, led by a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
Customers will have three distinct engine options to choose from, while full specifications and pricing for the range will be confirmed in quarter four of this year.
Mazda’s first production PHEV model has a 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder Skyactiv-G engine mated to a 100kW electric motor and 355V, 17.8kWh high-capacity lithium-ion battery.
The system power output totals 241kW with 500Nm torque, Mazda saying it’s the most powerful road car it has produced.
Two newly developed straight-six engines featuring M Hybrid Boost technology – Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system – will also debut on the Mazda CX-60.
The first is a 3.3-litre e-Skyactiv D turbodiesel, producing 187kW at 3750rpm and 550Nm of torque between 1500 and 2400rpm.
Alternatively, a high-powered turbocharged petrol unit is available, again with a 3.3-litre capacity, delivering 209kW at 5000rpm and 450Nm torque from 2000 to 3500rpm.
Each powertrain employs the rear-biased i-Activ All-Wheel Drive system and the new eight-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission, which utilises a multi-plate clutch with an integrated electric motor/generator for fast, responsive shifts and high efficiency.
Three Mazda CX-60 model grades will be offered locally – Evolve, GT and the flagship Azami specification.
All three model grades will be highly specified, with a host of equipment fitted as standard across the board, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, a powered tailgate, exterior powered mirrors with auto-folding, heating and auto-dimming function and advanced keyless entry.
“The CX-60 represents a whole new chapter for Mazda and introduces a series of firsts for the brand – an all-new platform, full plug-in hybrid technology, rear-biased all-wheel drive and state-of-the-art longitudinal powerplants,” says Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi.
“All of this is wrapped in our beautifully restrained Kodo Design evolution, and as we draw closer to the local introduction of this authentically premium vehicle, the 14,500 plus expressions of interest we have already received are a clear indication of the level of anticipation that already surrounds Mazda CX-60.”
Alloy wheel sizes will range from 18- to 20-inches, and Rhodium white metallic – a newly developed paint finish – can also be specified regardless of model grade.
