Following its global debut last month, Mazda has release preliminary specifications of the CX-60 for the Japanese market. The CX-60 is one of four products that are part of the carmaker’s Large Product group, with the others being the CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90.
As a brief recap, the CX-60 measures 4,740 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,685 mm tall and packs a wheelbase of 2,870 mm. That makes it 190 mm longer, 50 mm wider and 5 mm taller than the CX-5 we have here, which also has a wheelbase of just 2,700 mm.
Despite the larger dimensions, the latest CX model only comes with five seats. Unlike the CX-5, the CX-60 is built on the brand’s Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture and has its engine mounted longitudinally at the front (as opposed to transversely), with drive going to the rear wheels.
On that mention, the CX-60 will be offered with four powertrains in Japan. The first is a plug-in hybrid (e-Skyactiv PHEV) that has already been announced for Europe and features a Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine, an electric motor, a lithium-ion battery and i-Activ all-wheel drive. The total system output for this setup is 323 PS (319 hp or 238 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 500 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.
Joining the plug-in hybrid is the same Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre unit mentioned earlier, but without any of the plug-in hybrid tech to deliver 188 PS (185 hp or 138 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 250 Nm at 3,000 rpm. These outputs are identical to what you’ll find on the Japan-spec CX-5, although peak torque does arrive 1,000 rpm earlier.
The CX-60 will also be available with diesel engines in Japan, with the first being a Skyactiv-D 3.3 litre straight-six turbodiesel that serves up 231 PS (228 hp or 170 kW) from 4,000 to 4,200 rpm and 500 Nm from 1,500 to 3,000 rpm.
There will also be a mild hybrid version of the straight-six diesel engine called the e-Skyactiv D, which integrates Mazda’s M Hybrid Boost 48-volt electrical system to deliver 254 PS (251 hp or 187 kW) at 3,750 rpm and 550 Nm from 1,500 to 2,400 rpm. Every engine mentioned is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard, although it’s not clear if AWD is an option for all.
Sales of the CX-60 will start in Japan in early fall this year, which is from September to November. Pricing and further details will be announced as we approach that time, or when an official market launch takes place. Are you hoping for the CX-60 to be brought into Malaysia?
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considering bermaz hasn’t even bothered with updating the CX-5 since…2019, i would be surprised if they announce this. and even if they did, it’d probs be with the 2.5L engine we’re all familiar with and be stripped of all the nice features just so they could ‘price it competitively’. i still can’t get over how terribly specced the CX-5 is tbh. 6 speakers for that size of a vehicle is absolutely unacceptable, especially when the Bose system is literally offered for the cars they make for Thailand. don’t even get me started with no paddle shifters and MRCC.
3.3 litre straight 6 only produce 228hp…
Quickly come to Malaysia. I want to place order now.
So all of us getting excited for nothing??? The new 6 cylinder engine is a diesel which is a dying breed while the usual Skyactive-G has been used since decades ago. Come on Mazda at least just ask Toyota to supply you the Dynamic Force Engine if you are incapable to develop new petrol engine which is much needed saving.
If Toyota could do, they wouldn’t need Lexus to buy this engine from Mazda
Oooh well really can’t wait for a Lexus to be fitted in with a Diesel engine and sell it as premium – the future is Die….!
not too sure about the looks
hrv us version rear lamp?
FOG LIGHTS . . . How in thee hell did Mazda omit fog lights on all of their SUV models?!? Smdh, does anybody have any aftermarket ideas???