Audi Q5 vs Mazda CX-60 | Is Mazda’s New Premium Push Good Enough to Rival an Audi?

[@alexteli8846]

I've got a cx60. Best car.

[@carsales]

Very nice. If you could pick just one thing, what would be your fave feature?

[@alexteli8846]

@carsales they are reliable, the materials used in the cabin are schmick, amazing power, 6.8 ltrs per 100 city cycle, smooth driving pleasure, technology that becomes addictively safe, and never ceases to surprise me in a good unexpected way. This Is my third mazda, and I would not consider anything else. I feel safe knowing that it will get me to my destination without any quibbles.

[@Posy13]

Good car mate

[@carsales]

@@alexteli8846 Brand loyalty is very good with brands like Mazda and Subaru. Thanks for the feedback!

[@alexteli8846]

@carsales it's more than brand loyalty. It's the unquantifiabily of knowing that you're driving a car that is not going to sell you short whilst using it. It's that feeling of calmness and confidence that you get. Not knowing why or even thinking about the why, it's, I bought a car that promised me this and I know it's going to deliver that expectation. If marketing could bottle this unknown, it could sell it everywhere. Maybe not everywhere because the politicians would line up first to buy it. Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to declare my consumer sentiment on a product I value. This is my third Mazda, and they have all been the same. Finally, no, I don't work for them or have any financial interest with them.

[@justjamie72]

Totally, absolutely and unequivocally the Mazda CX60 for me. I have been a Mazda fan for about 20 yers now, never once had a problem with any of them. Audi Q5 on the other hand, is German for “LEMON”. Money pits in waiting, unless you can buy new ones every few years.

[@daweigo6851]

Cx60 had many issues alleady, with transmission, suspension etc...quite a few bad reviews from local reviewers

[@YZJB]

@@daweigo6851they are calibration issues not mechanical issues. Eg some sharp shifts in the Mazda gearbox. But it’s not broken like the Audi

[@Posy13]

Ive been a Mazda fan all my life and I’ve never had any problems with any of them. Couldn’t agree more with everything you just said! Cx60 all day every day don’t waste your time with thats euro junk

[@Posy13]

@@daweigo6851correct but all new models have gear box tune new suspension components and a software update and if you already bought one Mazda will do that for free if you take it in to the dealer so they are much better now

[@DucDervin]

Complete lie, plenty of German vehicles no problem, also one can research

[@buncha5651]

Not being a badge snob, I'd buy the Mazda. If only you could get it without the mild hybrid system.😊

[@Laurie473]

My CX-60 P50e Vision Luxury , in Soul Red Crystal is now parked in my Garage, as of tonight... Took her out for the 1st evening cruise tonight..., think I'm in lurv..... 😍😎

[@cromaster82]

Enjoy your ride. I'm excited for my delivery in the next coming days.

[@haydenliu4967]

Would it be worth installing an aftermarket shock absorber or adaptive damper, like the Tein + EDFC5, on the CX-60? As this seems to be the only major issue with the car😮

[@carsales]

Not a bad idea, but it may void the warranty.

[@lungaswazi9194]

​@@carsales there's that 😔

[@cromaster82]

No need

[@YZJB]

4:27 no, it’s got a planetary automatic transmission (like a normal auto) with a wet multi-plate clutchpack in place of a torque converter. It is not a single-clutch automatic.

[@michaelandmariedownes6070]

How is it that Mazda hasn't got its suspension/transmission sorted. How long have they they been building cars?

[@carsales]

They took a risk. Sometimes it pays off, sometimes its doesn't. But the good news is it's getting fixed. This story explains how a "major" chassis update is coming: www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/refreshed-2025-mazda-cx-60-to-get-major-chassis-tweaks-148005/

[@toniraff5488]

They adressed the issues on the newer models

[@ជួងសុវណ្ណគីរីរាជ្យ]

I love Mazda CX-60 look so Fancy

[@carsales]

Agreed, the looks are really growing on us. It's a grower.

[@ShyamNaidu-w1u]

Definitely Mazda for me. Better value for money. I also think the Mazda badge is as good as the Audi's atleast in this particular comparison and segment.

[@carsales]

You're probably not alone. For what it's worth, research shows that badge value or cachet value is a significant motivator above a certain price point.

[@Posy13]

Agree

[@electricdiesel1993]

Mazda CX-60 with the ironic 3.3 turbocharged L6 only 209kw against the Audi Q5 with 2.0 turbocharged L4 with minimal 183kw; CX-60 deserves a power boost to 276kw and Q5 also deserves a 232kw boost.

[@netsurfer1960]

Comparing the Mazda CX-60 to the Audi Q5, a 7-year-old model soon to be replaced in a few months, feels irrelevant. A more fitting comparison would be with models like the Lexus RX or Genesis GV70, which are more aligned with the preferences of potential CX-60 buyers. History has shown that those loyal to European luxury brands or willing to pay a premium are unlikely to switch to Mazda, regardless of differing opinions. Mazda seems to recognise this, drawing lessons from their experience with Eunos. Their focus is on appealing to existing Mazda owners or buyers in a similar price range who want to step up in features and finishes without incurring the higher costs of European luxury vehicles.

[@carsales]

Thanks for the feedback and you make a great point. We wanted to see how the CX-60 fared to a high achiever and we'll certainly put Lexus and Genesis on the list for potential future comparisons. Just out of interest, do you prefer comparisons or single vehicle video reviews?

[@52cct]

5:26 isn’t that the Mazda?

[@PlaAwa]

yep, but don't they "look great"

[@carsales]

@@PlaAwaOptics are important, agreed. Humans are very visual creatures.

[@carsales]

Ah yes, looks like an editing mistake. Good pickup!

[@52cct]

@@carsales makes it hard when every press car has a black interior! Bring green over tan back

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

Tesla Model Y's CS, Right?

[@mackeymichael]

Why didn't you compare it to a Audi Q5 with an equivalent 6 cylinder engine?

[@ShyamNaidu-w1u]

@@mackeymichael Because they are both at almost the same price point. A 6 cyl. Audi would be priced higher out of the comparable category

[@carsales]

@@ShyamNaidu-w1u Yep, spot on. We wanted price points to be comparable.

[@MJSE-of7gs]

"Cubic" litreage? As opposed to what other type of litreage, squared? Also, surely when one spends $80k to $90k on a car one would spend 20 to 30 bucks on bottles that suit the particular vehicle? I'm not a fan of either of the cars and they are certainly not prestige or luxury models. Out of those two i'd choose the most comfortable one to sit in and the easiest to ingress and egress.

[@carsales]

Cubic... Yes he misspoke wethinks. Probably meant to say Kubric? Maybe he's a fan of Full Metal Jacket. So, the bottle thing is just to provide a benchmark - it's something he does in all his vids. Perhaps there's a better way to measure storage spaces? We'll mull it over, good feedback mate.

[@MJSE-of7gs]

@@carsales G'day, it was just a bit of tautology, no big deal. As for the bottle thing, I get it is to provide some type of guide as to the size of the door pocket or cup holders etc, nearly all reviewers do the same thing. However, as there are countless drink bottle sizes AND one only gets a rough guestimate from the visuals (which can be very deceptive), I'm not terribly convinced it is a selling point in a review given the price of a vehicle versus the price of a drink bottle. *IF* universally the same size bottles were used in comparisons or for showing if they fit or not there might be some merit in it, but then again, do people really choose one vehicle over another due to the size of the door bins/cup holder sizes? (I do not know the answer, maybe they do?) For me, I place 1000% more importance on the seats than cup holders, and there is NO WAY to know *IF* a seat will be comfortable to an individual without actually sitting in it. Food for thought, cheers!

[@carsales]

@@MJSE-of7gs Well said mate - the seating theory is bang on. It's always prudent to take a car for a test drive before making the selection. The drink bottle idea is a conundrum though... Perhaps we should highlight "this 1 litre bottle" etc?

[@JosephJones-z3w]

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[@carsales]

Great bot question. Didn't understand it exactly... but let's try and answer it: "Mazda has lifted its game but Audi engineering is better across the board".

[@toniraff5488]

Mazda CX60 all the way

[@ratnakarg]

Aside from badge value, is Q5 worth 15k more??

[@carsales]

Yeah, we think so.

[@gedgedk4929]

@@carsales you mean audi who pays for your press junketing does. Lol who in their right mind would pay 15K for outdated overpriced badge shit? ( not these marketing mouthpieces) I mean seriously. Try getting parts for these pieces of overhyped shit. Your credibility went out the window when you equated Mexico = German build quality ...

[@user-ye1wn3uj7e]

👎

[@73willyg]

No, not many will. If you go to Mazda then look at spending 15k more for an Audi with horrid spare parts cost then no.

[@Posy13]

I think it’s a very very strong effort from Mazdas first luxury car. Every brand starts somewhere take Lexus for example and look how successful they have been. If Mazda can keep tweaking the cx60 and make better dynamically and keep building other luxury models look out Lexus and Audi! The engine reminds me of a BMW. And in my books they’ve already passed VW for luxury 🤣 long answer short don’t be a brand snob and 100% consider the cx60 if your looking at something that size especially after the suspension and gear box upgrades

[@carsales]

Thanks for the great comment Posy. And you're spot on there - there's big BMW vibes coming from that Mazda engine.

[@buster_1972]

Which one would be more reliable 🤔. Audi not the reliable car anymore. Mazda for me.

[@Istroops]

Mazda for me!

[@StyleBeautyCenter]

Mazda 3,3 engine is diesel, not petrol like it is told in video. So it is reasonable Mazda fuel consumption is lower than Audi which has petrol engine.

[@73willyg]

Not true. They have a petrol and a diesel. This car was the petrol model. You can easily hear it in the engine sound.

[@rjk08]

Own a CX60 and I'm thinking to trade my CX60 to get a Q5. It's horrible experience for rear passengers in CX60. It's bouncy and hard. I can understand being hard as a sports SUV, but not being bouncy. In some occasions on UK country roads you really loose control of the car. Thats how worse it is.

[@carsales]

Appreciate the feedback mate. Seems like there's proponents for both cars out there.

[@MrShayn23]

Overall Mazda CX 60 looks much more stylish and masculine than the Audi Q5

[@simonf8490]

Audi's are unreliable, expensive to fix and have terrible depreciation. Why anyone would buy one is beyond me. Oh and it's still more expensive.

[@holidayusa098]

Yes it was Mazda

[@ЕвгенийТимошенко-е3у]

I like Mazda, but I have know idea why they put there 3.3l engine! CX60 - 2liters would be perfect!

[@topinkatt]

Mazda is actually only 6 cm longer than audi Q5, not 16 which is obviously incorrect. It is also not true that there is more space in back seat. I've sat in the back seats of both cars and it's very similar. Mazda is also incomparably worse when it comes to handling characteristics such as the chassis in particular. Mazda is a terribly rocking car in corners and uncomfortable on bumps. The Audi is a class better car.

[@antoniosilva3299]

Are you sponsor by Audi? 😂

[@LEBXLS]

Très bonne présentation de ces 2 SUV, mais si à l'avenir vous pourriez supprimer cette horrible musique de fond ce serait parfait !

[@darrenstones]

The Mazda is a much better looking vehicle.

[@MrAxelLoco]

I'm German made. The Audi is made in Mexico... Australian car journalism

[@carsales]

Quite right. So you must've seen the bit at 1:34 where our presenter clearly states this German designed car is made in Mexico?

[@braveheart2991]

Mazda has 570 L Boot Space Not 477

[@carsales]

Correct - the GFX for the Mazda boot space should read 570 litres, but our presenter showed, measurements reveal the CX-60's boot is only larger in terms of width.

[@tonydianab4659]

Team Mazda

[@johnhill7432]

I had a CX60 for 2 days short of a year. The most frustrating car I have ever had. So many small things that either don’t work or are done badly. I was glad to get rid of it … and I love my new Q5. The claim was they were taking on the Germans. I said to the dealer principal that whoever was behind the CX60 had clearly never owned a German car. Sure it’s all a matter of perspective but 12 months of ownership did my head in. Fortunately I was able to take the financial hit and buy a new car. And very glad I did.

[@rustykilt]

MEXICAN LEMON?

[@carsales]

Yeah not everyone who drove the CX-60 in our team gelled with it. Feann quite liked it, others were less positive. Opinions are great - everyone's got one!!

[@rustykilt]

@@carsales I believe the CX- 60 will improve over time, it has a lot of potential.

[@daweigo6851]

​@@rustykiltshould not have to improve over time, should have been released with no issues in the first place ...

[@rustykilt]

@@daweigo6851 Rarely happens with first release models, always some issues.

[@wageslavepirate]

Mazda is better looking and has better price-quality ratio. The Q5 wins only if the looks and money is of no importance to you. :)

[@miguelf1699]

Mazda looks better…drives better…it is bigger …more powerful….besides the little Q5 …and 15k more

[@boldbeam4534]

This is a terrible review. I've driven both, actually 2024 sq5 and cx60 and I can say easily it's the mazda. The only thing audi wins is suspension

[@user-ye1wn3uj7e]

True. The Audi is a known quantity. It’s known to be unreliable. It’s known to suffer from pretty some serious depreciation. It’s known to be an absolute lemon.

[@paulmartin4520]

This old q5

[@allantee23]

Mazda has better safety features/tech better than audi