2024 Mazda CX-60 hybrid detailed review: PHEV real world test (P50e plug-in)

I didn't expect this.
The Mazda CX-60 really, really surprised me. And not in a good way.
I've just spent days driving the new-generation 2024 Mazda CX-60 plug-in hybrid model, and it's not great.
My detailed review shows there are some concerning elements to the drive experience that aren't as refined or luxurious as they should be, for the money that's being asked.
And remember, this is an expensive midsize SUV from a mainstream brand. In my experience and my opinion, it doesn't feel like good value
It also has a hard ride, lots of road noise, and it's not that much fun to drive in PHEV spec. The back seat is tight, and the boot is smaller than it should be, too.
Watch to see if you agree. And let me know in the comments if you don't!
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00:00 Intro
00:22 Is it the right price?
02:10 What's the best competitor?
03:48 Is it the right size?
05:17 Interior
09:38 Under the bonnet
10:46 Range and charging
11:21 Driving
16:30 Efficiency
19:08 Is it safe?
20:41 Ownership
21:34 Verdict
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[@therightcar]

I got it wrong. You can use the screen as a touchscreen.

[@jeversace]

Thanks for the upload. For what its worth, I have both the Outlander PHEV and cx60 PHEV. Outlander feels like you are driving a boat, and cx60 is really fun to drive with excellent handling and acceleration. Yes the Outlander can feel smoother on some roads, however the cx60 feels sporty and handles more like a smaller cx5. The interior of the cx60 is very nice and I really appreciate the tech (note the screen is touch for Android Auto/Apple play if you set it even in motion although I personally like the tactile dial). As such before this review I didnt even compare my Outlander to my cx60.. Just thought I would share my experience as to be honest, im a little confused by this review.... shows how opinions can differ I guess!

[@therightcar]

That's okay -- I'm a motoring journalist so I'm supposed to pick up on all the differences, of which there are many and the most notable being the Mazda's unsettled ride compared with the Mitsubishi's squishier, more enjoyable setup.

[@user-eu5gi2hw6v]

I bought the CX60 GT PHEV and I added a vision pack. It has been a week so far. The smart lease option made the price very attractive as it is all from my pre tax. The Apple car play is a touch screen but the option needs to be activated through my Mazda. I had 60 km range from EV mood. The sport mood is fun though and makes the car very responsive. I agree that the driving wheel feels heavy. The advantage of this PHEV is the toying capacity (2.5 tons) which beats other brands. There is option to charge the battery while driving using the petrol engine. So even on a long drive it can be charged. As I mentioned if it is a smart lease, the fuel price comes as pre tax. I think it is a good option if people wants to get benefit from the government incentive. I had Cx5 GT diesel and this CX60 is a big upgrade on every way. The infotainment system is really impressive. I did not like lack of mobile application to control the car like USA. Thanks for your comments. No one gave the average fuel after the battery is empty except you. Even Mazda did not mention it 😂

[@chocolatebrick9777]

Hey Matt, always appreciate your honesty and no bs approach to reviews. Really wanted to like this car but seems like certain areas need a big rework if it's going to be competitive. Keep up the good work!

[@therightcar]

Thanks for that. Glad you’re enjoying my channel!

[@borisnjers]

Somone who is comparing Genesis to this Mazda is not serious. Genesis is a moneypitt and far from the reliability of what Mazda vehicles offer. Bumpyness means that tha car is set for more sportier and agil driving and Mazda is aming as usual at their zoom zoom mentality. It is not a boring brand when it comes to SUVs or any other vehicles but it is far from uncomfortable.

[@harmansaroa8055]

Hi Matt, I have been loving your reviews since your previous channel. So firstly congrats on your new channel and all the best. A very detailed review with very honest points. I would love to see some of the gravel, soft roading and fire trail reviews on these AWD SUV's, in additionto your usual detailed reviews.. That's what separates them from sedans, so why not take that into the equation? There are not any channels that do it, so people never get to know the limits of these crossover SUVs. Congrats once again and may your channel grows far and beyond.

[@therightcar]

Thanks for that mate. Honestly, I think your take on the gravel component is a bit mislead. SUVs aren’t for people who go on gravel. They’re for people who think there’s a level of additional practicality and status that comes with an SUV body. More than 2/3s of SUVs (by my rough maths) are 2WD. So that’s redundant. But AWD? Maybe. CarExpert has done some off-road stuff in less off-roady SUVs. They have a big team and more time than I do! Haha.

[@malikabey]

How can you possibly go off road without a spare wheel🤷‍♂️

[@timtunbridge]

Great honest review Matt, thank you. I've driven both petrol and diesel variants and whilst I liked the overall package I felt a little let down. Totally agree with the rear seat space comment. I did like the 6 cylinder drive but missed the nippyness of the smaller CX5. I was hoping this would convert me over, but I'm not convinced its worth another $20k. Good fuel efficiency with that diesel though! Love your reviews, always a thumbs up.

[@therightcar]

Thanks Tim! Appreciate that feedback, and glad you’re enjoying my reviews. Heaps more coming!

[@jackmeyer7435]

Hi I have taken delivery of my cx60 G T plug in had it for a week I find it a great car to drive and great seats and great room for 195 mm tall person

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate. Glad you’re happy with it. What did you have before?

[@jackmeyer7435]

@@therightcar I have had two cx 5 over 10 years

[@rw6364]

Smallest man alive, not even 200mm tall. I imagine you must wash yourself in a small coffee cup, you couldn’t risk having a shower for fear of being washed down the drain, you’d probably have to get your wife to turn the taps on and off, does she drive your GT CX60 for you too ?

[@semyon74]

Thank you for the honest assessment. I was expecting a little more (particularly the styling) when we test drove one.

[@therightcar]

Thanks for the feedback. Did you drive the PHEV?

[@semyon74]

@@therightcarthe way we use it, the diesel is the best option for us. It drove extremely well, the drivetrain was fantastic and on point IMO. For me, the rest of the package was a struggle to meet the price point. Not awful or bad, just not enough to make us go “this is great”.

[@c3vzn]

I feel like Mazda have great designers, good engineers and awful strategic management. They've wasted a bunch of time pursuing various SkyActiv variants and are now trying to get into the luxury market with the same badge and by the sounds of it cars that don't live up to the price tag. They should double down on what they are good at which is great handling, beautiful mainstream cars and continue building aspirational sports cars as their halos.

[@therightcar]

More MX-5, less CX-5? I like it.

[@rickchen8575]

This is the car review I would like to watch. Most car reviews on KZbin are just car advertisements

[@therightcar]

Thanks Rick. My aim is to keep it real. That’s what I’m doing with this, and that’s what I’ll keep doing.

[@PortlyHunter]

I love this video, helps me each time i get entry level phev FOMO. Ended up getting a Tucson highlander and it ticks so many boxes. Cheers Matt

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate! That’s good to hear.

[@michaelle1000]

Does it comes with charging cable or is that extra? I was advised that the cable was an accessory and cost an extra $699

[@therightcar]

Amazingly, you’re right - it is an accessory. Crazy to think you’ve got to pay that much more for it. I’d be pushing the dealership to throw it in for nix.

[@ianhiggins8728]

Thanks Matt, was looking at this car but I don't think I would change from the CX5.

[@therightcar]

Thanks Ian. If you were looking at a PHEV specifically, I’d say there are better options. I will hopefully drive a diesel or petrol CX-60 at a later date.

[@elliex20]

Nice review! You got a subscriber here. I like your fuel consumption test and I think 6.2l/100 with depleted battery is not bad for the size and weight of this vehicle. I guess there was no highway (120km/h and above) in the test.

[@therightcar]

Thank you! Um, 120km/h is illegal where I live. 😎 But I did have some high-speed driving in the mix, including freeway stuff!

[@MaxMagnusify]

I have CX-60 PHEV and it is tacumy called with white leather interior here in Europe, looking this video my is really more in quality and with max equipment that you can put in it, costs 67 000 euros with 6 years warranty.. For that money it is really premium and no German car in that class can prove it is better worth when you need to pay them 20 000 euros more al least and more for the same thing.. But I am just objective, if you don't agree then it is subjective..

[@cryptodumus4577]

The touch screen works for Apple car play and Android auto you just need to turn it on in the settings menu. Note the touch screen onoy works , once enabled, for AA AC - the other functions need the rotary dial to manage.

[@therightcar]

Where are you based? I can’t seem to find that option here in Australia…?

[@cryptodumus4577]

@@therightcar Working from memory. Go to Settings, the connectivity settings, then Bluetooth/phone settings, tick the phone either Apple or Android. Now select the phone within the Phone settings menu and tick the option " Touchscreen i motion for all devices".

[@rjk08]

@@therightcari got a PHEV one, UK. To enable touchscreen on Carplay/AA Go into: - Settings - Connectivity settings - Bluetooth/phone connectivity settings - Devices - click a device ‘Touchscreen in motion for all devices’ - enable this option.

[@johnjohnjohn353]

Thanks Matt for the excellent review. Wish you could review the petrol and diesel versions as well and share your views. 👍👍

[@therightcar]

Thanks John. I might have to, because the praise for those models - lighter, more fun, amazing sixes - seems to fly in the face of this car, which is heavy, sloppy and with a poor PHEV integration.

[@johnjohnjohn353]

@@therightcar Thank you so much Matt! I’m currently in the process of buying an suv. I’m able to go either direction; 1) Low cost value for money SUV or 2) Luxury SUV in the 70-80k region from a Japanese brand. I saw multiple reviews including yours on XuV 700 and saw it perfectly fit the value for money proposition, hence booked an Xuv700, expected delivery is in Sep. Then Mazda launched the cx60, I love Mazda and have been waiting for this to be launched, so took a test drive of the petrol version on Adelaide hills, just loved loved the vehicle, especially the tan leather one. I’m now contemplating if I should cancel the XuV order and book a CX 60. Unable to conclude that it’s luxury enough to command a 70-80k price. Would love to hear your views once you review the petrol version. 😊

[@therightcar]

I’ll let you know!

[@johnjohnjohn353]

@@therightcar ❤️

[@senorpedro8192]

How much does it cost to replace the hybrid batteries?

[@utube9487]

In a Toyota Rav 4 hybrid after around 300k km, it will cost $3870 installed. Should be around there.

[@therightcar]

You shouldn’t need to think about it for 8 years though, at the very least. Though it is a sizeable battery pack.

[@markscott2215]

Seems a lot of that 4.7m is taken up housing the north south oriented straight six, not in maximising cabin and boot space.

[@therightcar]

Very much so. There’s a lot of space behind the front wheels before you get to the cabin.

[@andrewmihaleff]

Probably, but that's also somewhat true of the BMW X1, Mercedes GLC and Genesis GV70. All of these have the long hood proportions

[@Rally4Life1982]

Mazda's have recently had longer noses then they needed to have in 4 cylinder guise.

[@buncha5651]

A lot of these mainstream car companies are kidding themselves that we are stupid enough to pay these prices. When the newcomer's have so much value for money.😮

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Spot on .

[@therightcar]

All the existing brands are going to find themselves in “premium” land if they don’t watch their pricing.

[@wosamosman9814]

As usual the same issue that kept me from purchasing Mazdas which is the ridiclous lack of space for the relative size of the vehicle 😅

[@therightcar]

Yep. Big outside. Small inside.

[@jam4763]

I found out the battery replacement cost of the LI battery outside warranty (of 8 years) is 36k.

[@therightcar]

Sheesh.

[@montesa9092]

You can have the touch function for Apple car Play also while driving, you have to activate it in the menu 😁

[@therightcar]

I know - I made a correction comment and a shorts video addressing it 😂

[@rexthesheep]

Shame to hear the PHEV is underwhelming! :( I've been hearing that the Diesel is the pick of the bunch. Good power, and both ICE options still manage some respectable efficiency.

[@therightcar]

Yep, I thought it could do with some work on the refinement side of things. The lurching and “chugging” in EV mode was the most unexpected thing.

[@GlowingTube]

I would not risk a diesel Mazda, they do not have a good track record with diesels. I personally would stick to petrol and avoid both the diesel and the hybrid if I was interested in one.

[@aygeeninty771]

Shouldnt this review have had a segment about the performance. Its a fast car and if you want a smoother ev just buy one instead. Drag racing it wouldnt be much slower than a Jeep SRT whilst using a lot less fuel. I test drove one of these and thought it was sick but went for the petrol turbo instead which i think is best.

[@therightcar]

I mean, I don’t know ANYONE who buys the heaviest version of a car for performance, even if it is the quickest by the claimed 0-100 times.

[@aygeeninty771]

​@@therightcar Ok we won't tell anyone it's kinda quick.

[@nineteen76]

@@therightcar Does this comment even makes sense or is this sarcasm that I missed?? By that logic no one would buy a Jeep SRT then because it's definitely heavier. HSV versions generally are heavier than a standard V6 exec coomdore. People don't buy them for performance?

[@snsum2853]

Not sure if you have seen the channels 'Car care nut' and 'Car care nut reviews' but it would be nice if you also got a mechanics perspective on your reviews so people can see not only what it will be like initially, but also a number of years down the track

[@therightcar]

Thank you, but I can't change the content of my channel that much, not at this stage anyway. Be sure to check out Redriven - they do used car reviews and have a mechanic's take on all cars tested.

[@snsum2853]

@therightcar yep I've seen their channel but that's more focused on older used cars, I do like your presentation especially with the different channels you've been on 🙂 but it would make you stand out alot more compared to others who all do the same thing too, be sure to check out the channels I told you and you'll see why that content is good eg the new 3.3L from Mazda even beats the Germans on how complex it is (and a very expensive engine to repair in the future)

[@therightcar]

Thanks@@snsum2853 -- the service costs indicate this thing won't be cheap to maintain!!

[@yaogua]

I reckon the Japanese and Korean car makers are really going to struggle when companies like GWM and BYD begin to releasing cars like Tank 500 and Fang Cheng Bao down under. But I don't necessary think the Japanese car makers are trying to rip off the Aussie consumers. It's just that the Chinese are so much better at economy of scale.

[@daweigo6851]

Tend to agree, they are starting to price them selves out of the market

[@ntuthukodlame1894]

Very good point. Never thought of it like that.

[@seattledreamer9901]

I don’t vote my money for Chinese communist tyranny. I hate every thing made in China.

[@ricchrono5907]

Wouldn’t even consider the likes of gwm / byd, they don’t even come close to the mainstream in terms of many aspects in particularly reliability.

[@daironbouhot3476]

Basically you choose what you like, it can’t be for all kinds of tastes, in my opinion it is a great car.

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate - that's right, everyone is different. But it is, objectively, a bit worse than expected.

[@gregturner_awod]

A good honest review, a much feted vehicle that doesn’t give what it should for the money demanded to own the thing. Mazda are pitching these things as luxury, and high class. Nope, not for me. EV driving range not great, petrol use not as high as I expected. If I was in the market I’d certainly go elsewhere. I hate the Mazda non-touch screens. Why?

[@therightcar]

Thanks Greg - yep, it felt a bit short of the requirements to me. But maybe CX-90 will be a different story. Driving it in a few weeks!

[@gregturner_awod]

I’ll wait for that review and watch with interest!

[@Coastmac2001]

Think the diesel is a far better option, despite fewer people appearing to buy them

[@therightcar]

From all accounts I’ve seen and read it’s the pick. Better get one and see for myself I guess!

[@ganrajdeepsingh6662]

@@therightcar Why Petrol and Electric hybrid 😞 It's the mighty Diesel. You can do a short video for diesel ? May be a full review 😏

[@929cosmodude]

Is this a unrefined haval jolion??

[@therightcar]

You mean is it as unrefined as a Jolion? No. It’s not. But it’s not as refined as the price suggests, and not as good as the Mazda brand should offer.

[@929cosmodude]

@@therightcar I thought the haval hybrid had no shudder and you couldnt feel gearshifts, either could you feel the engine cutting in , the dash looks like haval have copied Mazda a bit

[@therightcar]

The hybrid is heaps better than the petrol Havals.

[@robertceroli3512]

Thats awesome i reckon its a real lexus competitor..A in line six rear wheel drive only ford and BMW had in line six rear wheel drive

[@therightcar]

Well, rear-biased all-wheel drive. Let’s be real.

[@351tgv]

pretty sure that the gruffness at take off is due tot he torque converter, this is where CVT are so much smoother, that said the advantage of a torque converter auto is once you are up and moving you don't have that that "elastic band" effect where it feels like the CVT is spooling up and then lets go like a rubber band. would, I have noticed that with the Rav4 Hybrid I'm currently driving while my vehicle is getting a major service done to it. As for the rest of the package, meh, why bother just get the CX-5 in top grade, I'd rather the 2.5L turbo petrol with 6-speed torque converter and AWD since everything else appears to be near the same save for the fact this is RWD bias AWD versus FWD bias AWD, but is that even an issue since both are docent in terms of steering and ride balance? However f course I'm not factoring in the "hyrbid/PHEV" tech that this offers, that could be potentially be an advantage. Also 3.3L inline 6cyl? I'm old enough to remember the good ol Kingswood and commodore with an inline 6cyl 3.3, obviously the tech disparity is enormous just one example: 2 jet port carby pushrod non cross flow with (at last version VK spec) around 86kW but did have decent torque of 247Nm at 1,800rpm and of course the good ol 3-speed "trimatic" torque converter auto ... ok enough about that.

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate. Great thoughts as always. Particularly the one about a high-spec CX-5 with turbo petrol. It’s a honey of a car.

[@351tgv]

@@therightcar - yeah its surprising that Mazda are trying again to re-enter this market segment, I remember the "Eunos" brand and that failed badly, this is worse because they are now dragging the core brand "Mazda' into the Euro premium segment of the market and that has never worked, even Toyota have not tried this strategy as it would be detrimental to "Lexus" brand, Nissan tried with "Infinity" brand, all it did was hurt the core Nissan brand.

[@anubizz3]

Well I only ever see 1 CX60 and Mazda dealer is 2 block away from my apartment . there is Zillion NX and CX 5 and 9 around here. if its not give warning to Mazda I don't know what will..

[@therightcar]

Interesting!!

[@krisb51]

To be fair, CX60 has only just been released.

[@anubizz3]

@@krisb51 I bealive Mazda cx 60 sales for the first Half is 41 while Mazda cx5 11607 that's is a big difference.. Even if we just count that sales as June sales that 492 For a year, the main problem with Mazda CX 60 is Mazda cx5 still exists eventroght it's old cx 60 is not a game changer. Let's se if cx90 can replace cx9 sales of 3400 unit per half..

[@olegzado]

I think the problem here is that everyone who jumps into this car, expects it to feel like a BMW, Volvo or Lexus. This perhaps, is why it feels under-done. Mazda have always shied away from being too main-stream in their design philosophy for the past 2 decades, and that may be why they focused on just producing a car that is uniquely Mazda in the way it tackles things. The new 8-speed gearbox (no torque converter) is a completely fresh invention and will obviously have some teething issues, but that's not to say that Mazda won't do any software tweaks over the years to smooth things out in the service intervals. That said, I drove one the other day and absolutely loved it for what it is, not for what I want/expect it to be. The car felt really solid on the road and was really fun to drive despite the so called "lack of refinement". Also, all the interior plastics were of exceptionally high quality imo (I worked inside dashboards for a living as auto elec for 15 years, so, I know what crap plastic looks and feels like). However, I do agree that the price tag is a bit much, especially given that the customers are essentially lab rats in a design experiment. Which is why I'm opting for the PHEV and capitalising on the Australian government FBT exemption that saves you around 50k over a 5 year lease (all other tax benefits included). With this incentive, the salary sacrifice commitment for a PHEV CX60 is similar to a $40k internal combustion car. Thanks for the honest review mate.

[@therightcar]

Thanks for the comment! And yep, it just doesn’t feel the price being asked. But that’s not going to matter to some people. And that’s cool! I just wouldn’t buy this car - there are so many better ways to spend $80k or more!

[@bv9735]

@@therightcar With the Govt incentives you're not paying over $80k for the car, so taking that into account, I think it's an awesome car and excellent value for money.

[@tomykins]

@@bv9735 correct, with the FBT exemption it becomes a great deal for the phev

[@UTube-gs1yf]

Why you looking down your nose at a Mazda badge? Anyone that's owned an MX5 knows how good they can be. Their last generation of SUVs were also known as amongst the best for driving fans.

[@therightcar]

Not looking down my nose. The brand has turned its nose up, in my opinion. Not as luxury as they’re perceived to be. And yes, MX-5s are amazing. But last I checked, a MX-5 is not a family SUV.

[@johnnumbat9782]

Thanks Matt - putting over $60k into a depreciating liability is not good value for money so it’s no wonder that the second hand car market has got to the point where a 2002 Subaru Forester with nearly 400000 km is going for $4000 or more - if you keep your $60k plus vehicle for over 10 years then you’re OK like I did with my $10000 2004 Forester XT (kept for 12 years) - otherwise you’re better of putting it into an appreciating asset like property - I’ve never liked Mazdas because of their harsh and noisy ride and with fewer options left in the Japanese market I’d find something diesel without a CVT as I’m regional an electric is not an option - the cheaper Chinese brands will start to threaten these overpriced brands but I wouldn’t touch anything Chinese with a barge pole.

[@therightcar]

Thanks John! I think those who want a new car will suffer the loss, and new cars are always going to be loss-leading, unless you’re spending mega bucks on something highly hunted.

[@j.d2765]

@@therightcar You are always this polite Matt... just tell this picky poor old regional peasant to stay away from anything "luxury" would be good enough...

[@KTZ_86]

Incorrect - the touch screen DOES work in motion, it's just a setting you need to enable.

[@therightcar]

As I addressed in a short this week, and will address in CX-90. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@chengchiwo]

P50e is the most budget range available for CX-60 but if you jump into GT range or above the interior material is definitely competeive against its rivals. Agreed on PHEV's refinement. It is 'ok' for daily drive but the drivetrain can be done better. The real gem for CX-60 is the 6 cyclinder petrol which offer much nicer engine note and better ride due to lighter weight. Suspension is on the firmer side comaprd to other Mazda but honestly it's not as firm as model 3 which I recently sat on one. The best buy is petrol GT which is about 70k driveaway.

[@therightcar]

I still haven’t sampled six-cylinder CX-60 but totally understand why you say that, having just driven CX-90.

[@johnnettleton1240]

I wouldn’t buy a Chinese copy car for all the tea in China. So I will stick to my CX 60

[@therightcar]

What is the Chinese copy car in context of this car?

[@pachiquesipe2057]

Wrong tuch screen avalable by a calibration... work on your file dude

[@therightcar]

I pinned a comment didn’t I?

[@perpetualgrin5804]

I'll keep my AU falcon it goes better than this according to this test. Its not everyday you get to save 60k😅

[@robertceroli3512]

Brought to you by Yorik Hunt

[@frednerks1379]

Thanks for the truth as you saw it in this car. Most reviewers don't want to be offside with the OEM's, but if like the Koreans, Mazda take it on board this an an improvement to continue on the next model, it re affirms the old adage, Don't Buy the First of Anything. What do you think of that new white paint ? I saw it on a CX-5 and it looked like undercoat that had been wind blasted in the Simpson Desert. I prefer the older white pearl with a clear coat primer. It does look bad on the 60, especially on that passenger door side with the light shining on it. The door skins and panels are too slab shaped. Hyundai may have been right with the folded crease lines on the Tucson to visually break up the image that the eye see's.

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate. To be fair to the other reviewers who went on the launch, they likely didn’t get a chance to live with the car in more realistic or challenging circumstances like I did. And nor would they have had the chance to do the testing and real life stuff I did. But that’s why I think this review is so valuable to actual buyers. Thanks!

[@darkplay83]

interesting, in europe we get a 2.5 4 cylinder PHEV

[@therightcar]

No petrol or diesel?

[@darkplay83]

@@therightcar a diesel 3.3 rear wheels 200 HP starting at 49k euros, then a 3.3 all wheel 245hp, starting at 54.390 euros, and the2.5 Phev all wheel drive 327HP staring 54.290 euros

[@mindfreeze0838]

This car is the result of Mazda wanting to be a segment first by offering a V6 with a Hybrid that saves fuel, concept doesnt seem to work. The pricing is Mazda pushing their premium label into the luxury market, this would indicate Mazda needs a luxury brand but I dont think their new owners would allow that. To be fair on the practicality, Mazda hasnt been known for that, their cars are typically cramped in the back and in the boot. This car appeals to that niche of people that want a V6 but want to have the illusion of massive fuel savings that will justify the asking price, it wont.

[@johnnettleton1240]

I have driven a Lexus nd and the elastic band gearbox is whiny and revs high but slow to react. Genesis in UK no infrastructure. BMW overpriced and everything is an extra. I have the plug in EV petrol hybrid and it drives great but suspension is more hard due to weight of car. The diesel is 150 kg lighter is ver smooth with better ride quality.

[@therightcar]

Thanks for your comment, John. I look forward to driving one of the non PHEV models. I am also driving the CX 90 in a couple of weeks.

[@UTube-gs1yf]

Can ANY reviewer PLEASE start measuring the seat length, front and back, and seat height at rear? It's important for thigh support for anyone over six foot. Just about the most important aspect of making a car comfortable. Can ya'll just assume side pockets can fit a bottle of water by now? Nobody cares.

[@therightcar]

You know the car manufacturers put out these things called brochures. Or spec sheets. Either way, you’ll usually find that kind of info in them. But I’m sure not going to put that kind of measurement info in my reviews! Sorry. Just being honest.

[@UTube-gs1yf]

@@therightcar They rarely put that info in the brochures. Yeah, be sure not to take suggestions from viewers. Wouldn't like to give them what they want I guess...or have a point of difference from the other 30 guys doing the same thing in Australia. 👍

[@therightcar]

You’re the ONLY person who has EVER asked for those measurements. I assure you.

[@daweigo6851]

Bumpy ride deal breaker for me and many

[@darthmelbius]

I see no benefit in the plug in hybrid. More expensive and in Vic you pay EV tax. For what this vehicle is not worth the premium cost.

[@therightcar]

There are fringe benefit tax offsets and advantages whereby you can make it make a lot of sense. But the PHEV feels unfinished in this application. An Outlander (with the benefit of decades of PHEV finesse) is a far more compelling option for those in the market for this type of car.

[@armandeidi8787]

@@therightcarI am not sure about that, I sat on the exceed model recently. Everything around me felt like it’s made out of cheap plastic. Did a test drive on cx-60 phev as well, it could have nicer interior as you rightly mentioned but driving wise it was perfect. Maybe you’re too sensitive

[@mauroadhuntermauroadhunter9744]

You should be joking. No car reviewing skills. Probably paid by some car brands to criticize this great cx-60

[@therightcar]

I wish I was joking. This thing was a huge disappointment.

[@mitabekrijabejn]

Mazda did not want to pay him "moto-journalist-bonus".👺

[@therightcar]

I’ve never been paid by any car company to do or say anything. And I will never be paid by a car company to do or say anything. It’s just not that great for an all-new car!

[@buncha5651]

Start calling fake leather what it is. It's vinyl.

[@therightcar]

Maztex, thank you very much! 🤪

[@paulsciacca6126]

Tesla Model Y is a similar size, equipment and money to this. Why wouldn’t you factor that in as a competitor / alternative?

[@therightcar]

I think, because if you are an electric car buyer, you are an electric car buyer. But if you’re still in the mindset of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid, you are different type of customer. Don’t you agree?

[@paulsciacca6126]

@@therightcar I see where you are coming from, but I don’t agree. Back years ago when EV’e were a ‘lesser’ choice? Sure. But they have caught up with range, power, and price parity where they are being cross shopped against ICE competitors now. So keeping them seperate in comparisons I don’t agree with when reviewing cars in 2023 and beyond because that’s not what your everyday consumer is doing anymore. With the CX-60 in particular. It’s almost the same size, and competing in that ‘sub luxury / premium’ space, with similar pricing to the Model Y. A side by side comparison could be good. Considering the popularity of the Model Y, and the Mazda brand in Australia with their latest offering. You could even do the same with the Corolla Cross Hybrid Atmos vs the BYD Atto 3 too. Very similar size, money, equipment levels and power. And when the Dolphin, MG4 and Ora are all available, I would expect/hope we see some comparisons that throw in the Mazda 3, Corolla, etc.

[@therightcar]

Fair points. But honestly, I don’t know anyone who is thinking “I’m going to buy an electric car”, and then ends up choosing a petrol, diesel or hybrid instead.

[@bv9735]

@@therightcar I'm actually one of those people comparing the CX-60 PHEV and the Tesla Model Y

[@malikabey]

SUV’s today are judged by the no. of cup holders and USB ports - so they all should be right!!

[@therightcar]

I disagree - for many people the drive experience still matters, as it should.

[@BenJ2827]

Normally like this channel but this review is weird and biased. Some wrong info regarding the Apple car play etc. also. Must be anti non BMW cars.

[@therightcar]

Pfft. Wake up. It’s not a good PHEV. I’m at the launch of the CX-90 today and it’s a much nicer thing, because I’m driving the diesel and petrol. Suspect CX-60 is better when not PHEV, too. And the CarPlay thing is a pain.

[@BenJ2827]

@@therightcar I’m awake thanks.

[@markhansford5930]

Price is ridiculous

[@therightcar]

Yep!!

[@douglaspook9319]

Yet another reviewer who does not do his research! Apple car play is fully touch screen with a setting option.

[@therightcar]

Calm down. I couldn’t find it in the menus.

[@PhilHare-er8nr]

I'll give it a miss.

[@solderbuff]

Never seen anyone to care so much about the "Mazda badge".

[@therightcar]

The Mazda badge means a lot in Australia. More than Mercedes….?

[@solderbuff]

@@therightcar , personally, I would never by a Mercedes (unless it's a classic W123), so I really wouldn't know. I am a fan of Mazda though.

[@MrMcnamex]

failure of a product these phev proto thank you for the review

[@therightcar]

You’re welcome.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

IT IS A TOUCHSCREEN ...LEARN HOW TO USE THE MENU BEFORE YOU SPEAK OF SOMETHING YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND TO USE .....it is a touchscreen if you took a second to look it up ...are'nt you supposed to do your diligence , not just guess.

[@therightcar]

Chill out bro, I corrected this after the fact.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

I been driving for 2 years [CX-5 ] with touchscreen and have to listen to EVERYONE make the same mistake the whole time ...I'm sick of it , takes one minute to look it up , and I don't have a show ....@@therightcar

[@GlowingTube]

Expensive, poor packaging, poor ride, Hybrid is underdone, in cabin materials NQR for the price. How about no, Mazda?

[@Mryjin88]

WTF..for a 100k i have many other car to chose!

[@rimloch3919]

Mazda now too expensive

[@anubizz3]

Nah it's bother line mental now.... Expecially when the Korean destroy them in terms of the packaging and tech and the chinese flooded the market with cheap EV..

[@glennpulford4860]

Diesel is dead! It’ll have poor resale.

[@therightcar]

Tell that to all the HiLux and Ranger owners out there

[@glennpulford4860]

@@therightcar we have hit peak diesel ute, the sales are going to go down .

[@247Coby]

Another Mazda with that god awful rotary dial to access the infotainment screen. Just one of the reasons I never considered a new Mazda 3. I'll pass on this one too.

[@therightcar]

It is eternally frustrating

[@tonyboy7837]

This car is a complete load of rubbish don't bother buying one

[@therightcar]

Oh I hope that’s not spoken from owner experience… but I also hope that it is, because baseless slander isn’t good.

[@tonyboy7837]

I have got one and regret buying it

[@tonyboy7837]

There is more things that go wrong with this car.It is the worst car I have ever had