The Mazda CX-60 has been spotted in Malaysia ahead of an expected launch here, as suggested by MIDF Research back in December last year. First introduced to the world in March 2022, the CX-60 is the brand’s first SUV to be built on the Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture with a front-engine longitudinal layout and rear-wheel drive.
It’s not known what powertrains are used by these lightly disguised units seen in the photos, although there are a few possibilities if we refer to neighbouring markets that have already welcomed the SUV. In the Philippines, the CX-60 is offered with either an inline-six turbocharged petrol or turbodiesel engine, both with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
The two engines have an identical displacement of 3.3 litres, with the petrol unit serving up 284 PS (280 hp or 209 kW) and 450 Nm of torque, while the diesel makes 254 PS (251 hp or 187 kW) and 550 Nm. Mazda’s M Hybrid Boost 48-volt mild hybrid system with a 0.33-kWh lithium-ion battery as well as a small electric motor rated at 16 PS (16 hp or 12 kW) and 153 Nm is standard and sits between the engine and transmission.
As for Singapore, the model only comes with a 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine making 191 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) and 261 Nm. This exclusively drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed auto box and there’s no mild hybrid system present.
Indonesia got the CX-60 in July last year after Singapore and the Philippines, with the country getting two trim levels but only a sole powertrain, which is the same mild-hybrid 3.3 litre turbocharged inline-six petrol as the Philippines.
A new variant of the CX-60 was added to the Indonesian line-up in July this year, which features a 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine making 188 PS (185 hp or 138 kW) and 250 Nm. In other markets, the CX-60 is also available with a first-for-the-brand plug-in hybrid system with 327 PS (323 hp or 241 kW) and 500 Nm, although that’s not offered in the aforementioned Southeast Asian markets.
For those curious where the CX-60 sits in Mazda’s line-up, it measures 4,740-4,745 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,670-1,685 mm tall and the wheelbase spans 2,870 mm. That puts the five-seat SUV in the middle of its fellow two-row stablemate, the CX-5 (4,575 mm long, 2,700 mm wheelbase), and the three-row CX-8 (4,900 mm long, 2,930 mm wheelbase).
Are you looking forward to the arrival of the CX-60? What powertrains are you hoping will be offered here? More importantly, how much do you think the premium-focused SUV will be priced at? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
GALLERY: Mazda CX-60 at the 2023 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show
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As crazy as roadtax for 3.3l seems… Mazda did previously offer the CX-9 in Malaysia with 3.7l engine.
Definately looking for CX 60 Hybrid version. Will not go fot other than that. I have book CX 30 even before the car is in the Malaysian Showroom. I am willing to book CX 60 if it is a Hybrid.
I’m looking forward to the 3 row CX80
It should not cross RM300k as this is supposed to compete with Harrier
Anyone have ESP for this car?
Hard to sell if Mazda bring 3.3 liter engine.
Indonesia gets 2 powertrain, 3.3 turbo 6 cylinder and 2.5 N/A with AWD
Road tax of 3.3 expensive here. Look at 2.5NA hp and torque, with the expected high price, I would rather buy Omoda C9.
Not just the running cost – if its a hybrid, there’s no resell value as well (all hybrid cars have no resell value, no matter what brand)
no point if this is going to cost above rm300k tbh.
Jaecoo C9 2.0T almost same power as Mazda 3.3T…C9 might be 50% cheaper than cx60 and looks more futuristic and fully loaded specs…give me the reasons for choosing cx60
Given the spec not surprised its going to be est RM300k – good luck