Mazda CX-60 previewed at KLIMS 2024 – brand’s first RWD-based SUV; six-cylinder engines; launch soon?

The Mazda CX-60 has been officially previewed at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) ahead of the model’s launch in Malaysia (we’re expecting this to happen in 2025). For now, official distributor Bermaz Motor is not indicating when the five-seat SUV will go on sale here, nor are we being provided with any preliminary specifications or estimated pricing.

What we do know is that the CX-60 is meant to be Mazda’s more upmarket offering meant to draw customers away from cars such as the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Volvo XC60 and Lexus NX. To do so, it is built on Large Product group version of the carmaker’s Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture with a front-engine longitudinal layout and rear-wheel drive.

In terms of dimensions, the CX-60 measures 4,740-4,745 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,680 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,870 mm. These figures aren’t too far away from the competition, although the NX is notably smaller by comparison.

There are plenty of powertrains offered with the CX-60 depending on the market it is sold in. Looking at our close neighbours, these are the options that are available, along with pricing:

Philippines – price between PHP2.79 and 2.89 million (about RM213k and RM221k)

3.3 litre e-Skyactiv-G turbocharged inline-six petrol with 48V mild hybrid system

• Output: 284 PS (280 hp or 209 kW) and 450 Nm
• Electric motor output: 16 PS (16 hp or 12 kW) and 153 Nm
• Battery: 0.33 kWh lithium-ion
• Transmission: Eight-speed automatic; AWD

3.3 litre e-Skyactiv-D inline-six turbodiesel with 48V mild hybrid system

• Output: 254 PS (251 hp or 187 kW) and 550 Nm
• Electric motor output: 16 PS (16 hp or 12 kW) and 153 Nm
• Battery: 0.33 kWh lithium-ion
• Transmission: Eight-speed automatic; AWD

Singapore – list price at SGD338,888 (about RM1.12 million); effective price at SGD290,888 (about RM965k)

2.5 litre Skyactiv-G naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol

• Output: 191 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) and 261 Nm
• Transmission: Eight-speed automatic; RWD

Indonesia – price between 799 million and 1.1888 billion rupiah (about RM224k and RM333k)

3.3 litre e-Skyactiv-G turbocharged inline-six petrol with 48V mild hybrid system

• Output: 284 PS (280 hp or 209 kW) and 450 Nm
• Electric motor output: 16 PS (16 hp or 12 kW) and 153 Nm
• Battery: 0.33 kWh lithium-ion
• Transmission: Eight-speed automatic; AWD

2.5 litre Skyactiv-G naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol

• Output: 188 PS (185 hp or 138 kW) and 250 Nm
• Transmission: Eight-speed automatic; AWD

The CX-60 made its global debut in March 2022 with a first-for-the-brand plug-in hybrid powertrain that features a Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine making 192 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 261 Nm of torque.

This is augmented by an electric motor rated at 136 PS (134 hp or 100 kW) and 250 Nm that sits between the engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, which is joined by an i-Activ all-wheel drive system. The end result is a total system output of 327 PS (323 hp or 241 kW) and 500 Nm, with the 17.8-kWh lithium-ion battery providing about 60 km of electric-only range – it can be fully recharged in 1.5 hours at a maximum AC input of 7.2 kW.

The preview vehicle you see here is powered by a 3.3 litre e-Skyactiv-G turbocharged inline-six petrol engine with a 48V mild hybrid system and eight-speed automatic. Again, this isn’t necessarily what we’ll get, so you’ll have to wait for Bermaz Motor to reveal more information.

Do you think the CX-60 has what it takes to take on established nameplates in the premium SUV segment? Check out the model for yourself at KLIMS and share with us in comments what powertrains and equipment you’re expecting. More importantly, how much should it sell for?

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