Can The 2023 New Mazda CX-60 Medium SUV Take The Mazda Brand To A New Level? | Drive.com.au

[@Surfer_Jay]

The centre dial to control the infotainment system is a slam dunk!! I’ll never understand how manufacturers think it’s a good idea implementing touch screens! Singularly the best way of taking your attention off the road!

[@dzgknw]

Totally agree. I have a touch screen on my Subaru and had a few near misses because of the touch screen.

[@ablokecalledbeer]

Combination of both would be best. Centre dial on the road, touchscreen when slow moving or standing still as it does work much quicker than a dial on average

[@dsinghr]

I had it along with touch screen in my bmw. I never used the dial, like ever !

[@peterkuppen6145]

Service cost and reliability would probably beat the Euro brands hands down

[@Drivecomau]

Maybe, but only time will tell to be honest. - Sam

[@ELFKidsVideos]

I think this competes most closely with Volvo. Not a bad place to be. :)

[@Drivecomau]

That's true. Would you take this or a XC60?

[@ELFKidsVideos]

@@Drivecomau I had the V60 for 9 years. Great car. I have the. CX-30 now. Great car. It’s a toss up I’d say. For my money? I’d probably go for the Mazda this time around. Cheaper to run in Japan.

[@tlevans62]

I think you'll find the screen becomes a touch screen when you're doing phone mirroring. Otherwise you use the dial. Beautiful interior.

[@Drivecomau]

Yes, but not when the car is in motion (as far as I can tell). Cheers

[@prangsoa1]

@@Drivecomau 2023 CX-60 models are touchable while in motion too.. (just I used.. :D)

[@majorrgeek]

CX60 is a knockout car but Mazda are setting a too high a price for this introductory model as well as the cx90 which will put many potential buyer off - silly really, they should set a price no higher than CX9 is now and would sell many since the CX9 is being phased out anyway

[@GooseVan]

In Canada, top trim CX-90 is lower than CX-9. I got my CX-90 PHEV GT top trim at CA$62k last week.

[@jackmeyer7435]

Hi I will be taking delivery of my cx60 GT plug in model with vision pack on Friday

[@srahman7103]

Would you mind sharing roughly how much for the PHEV GT with Vision pack ?

[@oggyoggy1299]

@@srahman7103 It’s on the Mazda website.

[@Drivecomau]

Hey Jack, keen to hear what you think of the ride quality! - Sam

[@berniesutton7277]

@@oggyoggy1299 agreed. I can't believe how lazy some people can be. Instead of writing here 'How much ....." He could have found out in much the same amount of time

[@perpetualgrin5804]

Was going on a relaxing country drive today but instead watched this😅.

[@KnowTheNewOfficial]

Mazda CX-60 AWD e SKYACTIV D. Diesel Varient Is Excellent Amazing Car.

[@EnterTheFenix]

My only real issue with this is that they are underpowering their powertrains.... 3.3L straight 6 turbo only putting out 200ish kw. .. in a 2 ton vehicle What components are they compromising on that they cant offer competitive power options with other luxury brands?

[@chao5s]

Very conservative figure for a inline 6 3.3L turbo, a previous generation N55 (single turbo double scroll) can easily push ~272kw/465Nm (N55B30T0). Mazda must have reserved for reliability purpose, it is a new engine, so...

[@Drivecomau]

The torque feels widely available, i think it's a conservative tune to meet their needs, rather than making each one into a rocket ship. Maybe the aftermarket will uncork it a bit. - Sam

[@Steven-en6uu]

Rumors say Mazda is still considering a redesign for the CX-5. Not sure what they'd call it. I understand not wanting to kill off their most successful model name but I'm sure CX-5 buyers wouldn't care and be more than pleased with the CX-60. (CX-70 in NA.)

[@catchick4693]

Bro ,why don't have fog lamp for cx 60?

[@islandcoma]

It does have a touchscreen whilst on carplay and Android auto. It's a setting you need to turn on. So surprised every Aussie reviewer still keeps getting it wrong.

[@markanderson3618]

100%. Frustrating, isn’t it.

[@dzgknw]

I was thinking that too, maybe they're not allowed to advertise it. Surely they couldn't just have ignored that particular setting

[@islandcoma]

@@dzgknw it's laziness in my opinion - they should spend time studying the specs prior to review - esp such "game changing" ones given Mazda's annoying stance on touchscreen and supposed safety concerns. If you look at US reviews, everyone seems to mention it.

[@michaelh4484]

Good review, Sam.

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks!

[@thehuonpine]

70k is a bargain! But most people buying at the price range will buy it with novated lease or for tax saving and they would go for the German brands! It will be good to buy it 2nd hand around 50k!

[@Drivecomau]

$70k feels better than the top-spec plug-in hybrid, that's for sure. - Sam

[@kalomboC]

Imagine if they chose to stick that 3.3Lt inline six in the BT-50/Isuzu Dmax! Upgrade a few creature comforts and the Ranger/Amarok axis have a genuine competitor!

[@Drivecomau]

It would be great to see Mazda's six-cylinder find its way into the BT-50 and D-Max, it would give the V6 rivals a run for their money, and with the Mazda-Isuzu partnership it makes a lot of sense. Packaging might be an issue though - and the Mazda transmission may not be up to the hard life expected of a work ute, but it would be an interesting product.

[@kalomboC]

@@Drivecomau pitch the idea to them 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Steven-en6uu]

Imagine if they chose to stick that 3.3Lt inline six in the MX-5? lol

[@robmotown1]

The turbo petrol version with 209kw with assist from an electric motor is doing it so easily. A 3.3 litre turbo 6 cylinder with 15 psi of boost would make 300 plus kw on its own. It’s not a bad thing… it’s an under stressed decent size 6 cylinder. I like it! The diesel is even better!

[@Drivecomau]

If I was buying, I think I'd lean towards the diesel as well. - Sam

[@robmotown1]

@@Drivecomau Torque is what you feel.. and the diesel has 550nm from down low!!…… most people drive their cars (90% of the time) in a ‘diesel’ type range of rpm!!! I think the diesel is the pick!!

[@jivantakirstenpillay6128]

The suspensions are poor, too bouncy and giving you a floaty steering feel. Needs work on Dampening and the steering feedback. I don't enjoy the ride at all, our previous CX5 was way more comfortable. Maybe by Facelift time, all the gremlins would have been sorted.

[@albertlopez1562]

Mazda cx 60, its luxury with reasonable price compared to Mercedes, BMW, Lexus etc. are much more expensive.

[@mikedixon9089]

I’ve got one it’s amazing ❤

[@garysmeltzer1933]

What is the Tow capacity

[@Drivecomau]

For the petrol six and plug-in hybrid maximum tow capacity is 2500kg, and for diesels its 2000kg.

[@Malvasala]

the colors and names in Europe are different I think. We have homura black Leder and Takumi white leather. Shame I like this brown leather really good

[@Drivecomau]

Yes, different markets get different naming conventions. Australia's line-up is Evolve, GT, and Azami. In other markets it's Prime/First, Exclusive, Homura, and Takumi. In Australia the Azami can be left standard with black interior trim or optioned with the SP Package for tan nappa leather, or the Takumi package for white nappa leather.

[@kkunal123]

Cx60 or genesis ?

[@dsinghr]

Used base model of this car is selling for 55k AUD … that’s a deal. You can’t get similar engine for the price

[@yahyayarim5727]

Rica etsem altyazı seçeneklerine Türkçe dil seçeneği ekleyebilir misiniz ? Sizi anlamak ve takip etmek istiyorum !!!

[@disasterarea6084]

PHEV nice, but $20k too pricey.

[@cobwebs1440]

... and there is no space saver spare; just a can of goo.

[@ericshutter5305]

NOT as it currently is... the suspension has major issues and most people driving an PHEV do not find it acceptable for a $60-70k car

[@Drivecomau]

This is an interesting point, the PHEV certainly rode the worst out of all of them. I had varying differences in the petrol and diesel models, and the current theory is the different branded tyres supplied (Toyo and Bridgestone) affect the ride quality. This needs more investigation. - Sam

[@loudbass11]

Would have loved the turbo inline 6 but that price point is to much. Would rather a Tiguan R performance. Settled on a cx5 turbo GT. My only major hate with the car are the woeful side mirrors. But, it's got decent power. If you're considering a cx5 and engine options, just get the turbo and smile everywhere you go

[@Drivecomau]

How do you find the turbo model on fuel? Is it as bad as they say? - Sam

[@loudbass11]

@Drivecomau no issues. It's only slightly more than the NA engine. I had a thirsty 2013 Foz XT tuned on 98 before this. That was a thirsty girl but so much fun

[@AshGrantASH8]

Well if you shop around on KZbin you will see the comparo with all new CX-90 and Lexus by an actual Japanese car engineer. Well he concludes the CX-90 is the best fit and finish and more lux, so what do these writers live off to come to these conclusions?.. Oh remember the CX-60 comes off the exact same production line as all new CX-70, and CX-80. Same engineer also tours through through updated Mazda Hofu Plant, worth a look on here.😮

[@jeffrey-bai567]

Decent car, but definitely on the pricier end

[@MegaPixie666]

Chasing cars has a better review, Shows by the number of views. Tom is the Goat

[@Drivecomau]

Tom, is that you? Haha. - Sam

[@SpazTheGamer]

wow so expensive

[@craigyjp]

Unfortunately this car is a pile of junk, the car is noisy, crashy ride, poorly built with little insulation. The windows steam up if parked for an hour. The technology in the car doesn't work, driver recognition is a joke. The noise from the boot with rattles etc are unbearable, the lane assist is so aggressive it's dangerous and cannot be permanently disabled. The doors feel like paper when opening/closing. I bought a CX5 and a CX60 a month ago and I hate the CX60, the CX5 is great, wish I had just bought two of them.

[@BluePandaa284]

Why would i choose a mazda rather than audi.q5 got much much better driving much much luxeries interior. And exactly same price 75k 😅 I think mazda is trying something weird.

[@BluePandaa284]

@@gogeorgia707 no way i would not pay 75k for 4xx litre bootspace suv. I dont care 3.3l t. Just spend 1 week with bmw, audi or mercedes. You will see you cant compare a mazda or a toyota with these brand. They are absulately different class. I drive a toyota and i love it. but of course i can't compare to audi :)

[@markanderson3618]

I’ve owned 2 Audis, several Volvos, and just stepped out of a BMW X3. Now I have a CX-60 Azami SP. The Mazda is a better car than the Volvo XC60, the equal of the X3 is most areas (and better in some) and honestly shits all over Audi.

[@aussieebayfashion]

Because the Audi gearbox will cost you $9k in a few years 😂

[@aussieebayfashion]

​@@BluePandaa284I have a bmw x3 for a few years now, while it's my favorite over the civic type R😅, the maintenance cost is ridiculous, brake discs cannot be polished and need to be replaced completely. It's a brand to show off but I'm over that now, I just hope Mazda give us more heavier steering wheel on this cx60 . Mazdas handling was no match to BMWs.

[@aussieebayfashion]

​@@markanderson3618How is the steering wheel feel? Mazda was too light for my liking in the past