Mazda CX-60 2025

• PACE 2025: Check out the Mazda CX-60, Kia Sportage, Xpeng G6 and more at Bermaz’s stand – great deals

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Xpeng / By Jonathan James Tan / 19 July 2025 3:35 pm / 1 comment

  

  Bermaz Auto has a prominent tri-brand booth at the ongoing paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2025, July 19-20, Setia City Convention Centre, and you absolutely need to stop by to check out the best of what Mazda, Kia and Xpeng have to offer.

  Get up close with the Mazda CX-60, the upcoming flagship SUV that’s already open for booking in Malaysia at an estimated price of just over RM200k. A 2.5 litre four-cylinder engine sends 191 PS and 261 Nm of torque to the back wheels via an eight-speed auto. You get goodies such as 20-inch alloys, a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free powered tailgate, 12 Bose speakers, eight airbags and full ADAS.

  Joining the CX-60 on the show floor is the MX-5, a modern classic, while test drives are also available for the Mazda 3, CX-30 as well as the turbo petrol and turbodiesel variants of the CX-5. Book a CX-5 at PACE 2025 or by August 31 and you’ll get a free 4D3N Japan trip (flights and accommodation for one included) which includes a Mazda Heritage Museum tour – a must-see for Mazda fans.

  

  Moving on to Kia, you’ll bask in the presence of the Sportage and EV9. The Sportage can be had with a 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated engine (154 hp/192 Nm, six-speed auto) or a 1.6 litre turbo-four (177 hp/265 Nm, seven-speed DCT), and there’s even an AWD with differential lock option for the range-topping 1.6T.

  Kit highlights include full ADAS, 18-inch wheels, projector LED headlamps, a powered tailgate, two 12.3-inch screens and eight Harman Kardon speakers. Book a Sportage at PACE 2025 for a special rebate and a chance in Bermaz Auto’s bonanza dip with prizes worth RM180,000 up for grabs!

  Meanwhile, the EV9 is a true head-turner. The large EV SUV comes in six- and seven-seat flavours, both in GT-Line guise and with a 385 PS/700 Nm two-motor AWD setup. A 99.8-kWh lithium-ion battery yields a 505 km WLTP range, and you’ll get from 10-80% in 24 minutes at 350 kW DC. And how about 14 Meridian speakers and cameras instead of side mirrors?

  

  Last but not least, there’s the Xpeng G6 SUV and X9 MPV. You can have the G6 in Standard Range (66 kWh LFP, 435 km WLTP) and Long Range (87.5 kWh NMC, 570 km WLTP) flavours. Both are one-motor RWD and top out at 200 km/h – the Standard Range packs 259 PS and 440 Nm of torque for a 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time, while the Long Range has 286 PS and 440 Nm of torque for a 6.2-second century sprint time.

  Charging? Both variants can swallow up to 11 kW AC, while the max DC rates are 215 kW for the Standard Range and 280 kW for the Long Range (this gets you from 10-80% in 20 minutes). Vehicle-to-load (V2L) turns your G6 into a massive powerbank, so you can really enjoy those camping trips.

  Want a G6? PACE 2025 is the place to get one, because you’ll take home a free 11 kW AC wallbox charger worth RM5,000 (including basic installation charges) if you plump for the Long Range. You’ll also get RM5,000 savings on your insurance premium. How’s that for a five-plus-five deal?

  

  Or maybe you want seven seats – the Xpeng X9 is where inner space meets outer space. Like the G6, the MPV is an 800-volt EV and charges from 10-80% in as little as 20 minutes, regardless of whether you go for the Standard Range 2WD Pro (84.5 kWh LFP, 500 km WLTP), the Long Range 2WD Pro or the Long Range 2WD Pro Plus (both 101.5 kWh NMC, 590 km WLTP).

  No matter the variant, you get dual-chamber air suspension, rear-wheel steering (up to five degrees), 20-inch wheels, auto headlamps and wipers, acoustic glass, a panoramic glass roof, a powered tailgate and 3.3 kW V2L. You’ll also find a 10.25-inch instrument panel, 17.3-inch touch-screen, dual 50-watt wireless chargers, 12-way powered seats (with memory, heating, ventilation and massage) and headrest speakers for the driver.

  If you’re one of the first 200 people to book a new vehicle at PACE 2025, you’ll receive RM3,000 worth of vouchers from our supporting partners (including Solar Gard, Dodomat, The Carage, Kuzig Glanz, Gintell and DK Schweizer) and enter a lucky draw which could win you anything from 10 smartphones worth RM3,500 each to the grand prize of a holiday package for two worth RM25,000!

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Mazda CX-60 Malaysian spec sheet leaked – 2.5L NA, 8AT, RWD; Bose speakers, MRCC, AEB, 20-inch alloys

  In Cars, Local News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 10 June 2025 3:36 pm / 28 comments

  

  A spec sheet for the Mazda CX-60 has been leaked on social media, revealing the equipment that will (supposedly) come standard with the SUV that is currently open for booking. As reported previously, the CX-60 will be fully imported (CBU) from Japan and is available in a sole 2.5G 2WD High variant with an estimated price of RM200,510.40 on-the-road without insurance.

  To recap what we already know, the CX-60 is powered by a Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine rated at 191 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) and 261 Nm of torque. This is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends drive to the rear wheels, with this setup being identical to the CX-60 sold in Singapore. We won’t be getting the brand’s new inline-six engines that are offered in neighbouring Indonesia and the Philippines.

  The CX-60 will come with Activ-e window tint as well as a five-year, 100,000-km warranty and free maintenance package. You get to choose from five exterior colours, namely Soul Red Crystal, Jet Black, Zircon Sand, Platinum Quartz and Rhodium White.

  As for standard equipment, the leaked spec sheet indicates the SUV will come with 20-inch alloy wheels, LED signature lighting, front and rear parking sensors, keyless entry, walk-away auto door lock, a panoramic sunroof as well as a hands-free powered tailgate.

  

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  Inside, the CX-60 is equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, powered front seats (with driver-side memory function), black leather seat upholstery, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with wireless Apple CarPlay and presumably Android Auto support), a 12-speaker Bose sound system and a wireless phone charger.

  There’s also Mazda’s Driver Personalisation System that allows personal preferences to be assigned to different driver profiles, which is useful if the car is shared with other users. The brand’s Kinematic Posture Control is also included to stabilise the vehicle’s posture by controlling the brakes on sharp curves.

  In terms of safety and driver assistance systems, the CX-60 gets eight airbags, a 360-degree camera (with See-through View) and “full ADAS” suite. The last item includes functions such as Adaptive LED Headlamps (ALH), blind spot monitoring, front and rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, driver attention monitoring, front and rear Smart Brake Support (SBS; autonomous emergency braking), Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC; with stop and go) as well as Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS; highway assist).

  According to local dealers, deliveries of the CX-60 will commence from September this year, so we should expect a launch to take place before then. Bermaz Auto, the distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia, has yet to announce further details beyond what’s available on its registration of interest page, so we’ll take this information with a grain of salt until launch day. For now, what do you think of the (unconfirmed) specs of the CX-60? Is it worth the estimated asking price?

  GALLERY: Mazda CX-60 preview at KLIMS 2024

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Mazda CX-60 officially open for booking in Malaysia – CBU, sole 2.5L NA variant only; RM200,510 OTR est

  In Cars, Local News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 6 June 2025 12:21 pm / 17 comments

  

  The Mazda CX-60 is now officially open for booking in Malaysia, with a registration of interest page now live on Mazda Malaysia’s website.

  As we found out from local dealers previously, the CX-60 will be fully imported from Japan and is offered in a sole 2.5G 2WD High variant. According to the price list on the ROI page, this variant is estimated to retail for RM200,510.40 on-the-road without insurance – the previous RM198,900 figure advertised by dealers is before OTR costs.

  Buyers will have a choice of five colours to choose from, namely Soul Red Crystal, Jet Black, Zircon Sand, Platinum Quartz and Rhodium White. The amount they will pay includes window tinting as well as a five-year, 100,000-km warranty and free maintenance package.

  The ROI page doesn’t mention powertrain or equipment details, although the former will likely be a Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine rated at 191 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) and 261 Nm of torque. This sends drive to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, which is the same setup offered in Singapore. Sadly, we’re not getting the CX-60 with the brand’s new inline-six engines that are offered in Indonesia and the Philippines.

  

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  The CX-60 measures 4,740-4,745 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,680 mm tall and its wheelbase spans 2,870 mm. That makes it larger than the CX-5 which is 4,575 mm long, 1,845 mm wide, 1,675 mm tall and has wheelbase of 2,700 mm.

  At its estimated asking price, the CX-60 will be priced above the CX-5 that retails for between RM144,469 and RM188,760 OTR without insurance – both are five-seaters. As such, the CX-60 is nearly RM12k more than the top-spec CX-5 that comes with all-wheel drive and a more powerful turbocharged 2.5 litre inline-four petrol engine making 231 PS (228 hp or 170 kW) and 420 Nm.

  Mazda Malaysia doesn’t state a launch date on its ROI page, merely saying that the SUV is “coming soon” – dealers claim deliveries will start in September. Are you excited for the launch of the CX-60?

  GALLERY: Mazda CX-60 preview at KLIMS 2024

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Mazda CX-60 – dealers begin accepting bookings in Malaysia; 2.5L NA; CBU; RM199k est; Sept delivery

  In Cars, Local News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 3 June 2025 9:57 am / 30 comments

  

  Mazda dealers in Malaysia have begun advertising the CX-60 on Facebook, with many accepting bookings for the SUV. First making its global debut in March 2022, the CX-60 has been previewed here previously, most recently at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow.

  Estimated to retail at RM198,900, the CX-60 will be offered in a sole 2.5G 2WD High variant that will be available in five colours: Soul Red Crystal, Platinum Quartz, Rhodium White, Jet Black and Zircon Sand.

  In terms of the powertrain, our CX-60 will feature a Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine rated at 191 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) and 261 Nm of torque, with drive going to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. This setup matches what’s offered in Singapore, although it looks like we’ll miss out on the inline-six engines available in other neighbouring markets like Indonesia and the Philippines.

  Further details like standard equipment are not available for now, but the SUV is said to come with leather seat upholstery, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, dual-zone climate control (with rear vents), a panoramic sunroof, 20-inch wheels, a head-up display and a suite of active safety and driver assistance systems.

  

  

  At its estimated asking price, the five-seat CX-60 will be priced above the CX-5 that retails for between RM144,469 and RM188,760 on-the-road without insurance. Mind you, the most expensive CX-5 you can buy comes with all-wheel drive and a 2.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine making 231 PS (228 hp or 170 kW) and 420 Nm.

  However, the CX-60 is a larger vehicle that measures 4,740-4,745 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,680 mm tall. By comparison, the CX-5 is 4,575 mm long, 1,845 mm wide, 1,675 mm tall, while its wheelbase of 2,700 mm is inferior to the CX-60’s that measures 2,870 mm.

  According to dealers, the CX-60 will be a fully-imported (CBU) model, with deliveries set to commence from September this year. Given the information available so far, is the CX-60 appealing to you?

  GALLERY: Mazda CX-60 preview at KLIMS 2024

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  
  

   

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

  In Cars, Local News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 4 December 2024 2:07 pm / 9 comments

  

  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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• Mazda CX-60 to be previewed at KLIMS 2024 – five-seat SUV built on RWD platform with six-cylinder engines

  In Cars, Local News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 27 November 2024 10:00 am / 9 comments

  

  The Mazda CX-60 is set to make its public debut at next month’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) as part of an official preview. Designed to appeal to premium SUV buyers, the CX-60 looks to compete against big names in the space such as the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Volvo XC60 and Lexus NX.

  Built on the Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture, the CX-60 is part of the carmaker’s Large Product group and features a front-engine longitudinal layout with rear-wheel drive. In terms of dimensions, it measures 4,740-4,745 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,680 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,870 mm.

  Local distributor Bermaz Motor is not disclosing what powertrains will be offered for the CX-60 for now, but there are several options depending on the market it is sold in. Neighbouring countries that have welcomed the five-seat SUV include the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia, and here are the powertrains offered for each, along with local pricing:

  Philippines – price between PHP2.79 and 2.89 million (about RM211k and RM218k)

  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 RM962k)

  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

  

  

  In other markets such as Europe, the CX-60 is also available 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.

  We’ll hopefully get more details of the local-spec CX-60 at KLIMS but for now, are you looking forward to the arrival of the SUV? Which powertrains are you hoping will be offered here and what do you think the pricing will be like?

  GALLERY: Mazda CX-60 at 2023 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Mazda CX-60 seen in Malaysia – positioned above the CX-5, will the RWD platform SUV be launched soon?

  In Cars, Local News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 1 November 2024 10:00 am / 12 comments

  

  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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• Bermaz Auto to launch Mazda CX-5 facelift in Jan 2024 – CX-60, new Kia Sportage, Carens also due next year

  In Cars, Kia, Local News, Mazda, Peugeot / By Gerard Lye / 27 December 2023 4:47 pm / 9 comments

  

  According to MIDF Research (as reported by The Edge), Bermaz Auto will introduce the facelifted Mazda CX-5 in January 2024 at a higher price. The updated SUV has already been sighted in Malaysia in November this year, and earlier this month, we received leaked details that seemingly confirms a five-variant line-up and some of the changes made to the model.

  The research house also said another model in the pipeline is the CX-60, which made its global debut in March last year and has since gone on sale in several ASEAN markets such as Singapore, Indonesia as well as the Philippines.

  The CX-3 facelift was also mentioned, which could be referencing the minor styling updates made to the compact SUV that was announced in Japan in September – take this with a pinch of salt. The imported-from-Thailand CX-3 has already been updated earlier this month, with revisions to the kit list of the three available variants.

  

  

  

  On the Kia side of things (handled by Dinamikjaya Motors), the report indicates that the all-new, fifth-generation Sportage will finally make its Malaysian launch debut in 2024. The SUV will be introduced as a locally-assembled (CKD) model alongside the Carens, the latter being a three-row SUV that first debuted in India and is now available in Indonesia.

  No word on Peugeot models in the report, which is rightly so since Stellantis has taken over distributorship (this was previously handled by Bermaz Auto Alliance). Bermaz “will in the meantime continue to work with Stellantis for vehicle sales through its own network,” Stellantis said in a statement in November.

  In an earlier report, it was stated that the 408 and e-2008 will be launched here in 2024. This is according to Daniel Gonzalez, chief operating officer (ASEAN and general distributors) at Stellantis, who also said that both will be CKD models, joined by the Landtrek (the pick-up truck is currently sold as a CBU).

   

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• GIIAS 2023: Mazda CX-60 makes public debut – two grades; 3.3L turbo mild hybrid inline-six; from RM357k

  In Cars, International News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 11 August 2023 11:07 am / 9 comments

  

  The Mazda CX-60 is making its public debut at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), several days after it went on sale in the country. Pictured here are two versions of the SUV available, namely the Kuro Edition in Deep Crystal Blue and the Elite Edition in Platinum Quartz.

  Both are priced identically at 1.1888 billion rupiah (RM357,400) but they are set apart by their exteriors. For starters, the grille on the Kuro has an insert a honeycomb pattern, while the Elite has small vertical bars instead. Elsewhere, the Kuro has darker chrome accents, black side mirror caps and 20-inch gloss black alloys compared to the brightwork on the Elite that also gets 20-inch diamond cut wheels.

  Inside, the Elite being comes with white Nappa leather upholstery and maple wood trim. Meanwhile, the Kuro gets quilted Nappa leather in a tan colour to contrast its darker trim pieces. As for exterior colours, the Kuro is offered in the aforementioned Deep Crystal Blue, Rhodium White and Soul Red Crystal. The Elite is available in Platinum Quartz, Jet Black, Machine Grey and Rhodium White.

  

  In terms of standard equipment, the CX-60 comes has two 12.3-inch displays, with one being the digital instrument cluster while the other is for the infotainment system. There’s also an Active Driving Display, which is a full-colour, windscreen-projected head-up display, adaptive LED headlamps, a panoramic sunroof, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, a wireless phone charger and a powered tailgate with hands-free access.

  The SUV also get the same safety and driver assistance systems, including seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, hill descent control and the usual mix of passive items (ABS, DSC, hill start assist, etc.), front and rear Smart Brake Support (AEB), lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, front and rear cross traffic alert, a driver monitoring system and driver attention alert.

  

  As for the powertrain, the CX-60 features an e-Skyactiv G 3.3 litre turbocharged inline-six petrol engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and i-Activ all-wheel drive system. The mill is augmented by a 48-volt M Hybrid Boost mild hybrid system with an electric motor/generator between the engine and gearbox. Said electric motor is connected to a 0.33-kWh lithium-ion battery, with the entire system providing 284 PS (280 hp or 209 kW) from 5,000 to 6,000 rpm and 450 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 3,500 rpm.

  With the CX-60 already on sale in the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia, perhaps we too will welcome the five-seat SUV in the future. Given its premium positioning, the model should be priced higher up in the range, as it is in neighbouring markets.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 Mazda CX-60 launched in Indonesia – 3.3L mild hybrid turbo inline-6 petrol; two grades; from RM358k

  In Cars, International News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 27 July 2023 4:52 pm / 29 comments

  

  Indonesia is the next ASEAN country to welcome the Mazda CX-60, which has already been launched in the Philippines and Singapore. The five-seat SUV is being offered in two grades – Kuro Edition and Elite Edition – both carrying the same price tag of 1.1888 billion rupiah (about RM358k).

  The powertrain used is identical too, with an e-Skyactiv G 3.3 litre turbocharged inline-six petrol engine being paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and i-Activ all-wheel drive system. The mill is augmented by a 48-volt mild hybrid system dubbed M Hybrid Boost that features an electric motor/generator between the engine and gearbox.

  The electric motor is connected to a 0.33-kWh lithium-ion battery, with the entire system providing 284 PS (280 hp or 209 kW) from 5,000 to 6,000 rpm and 450 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 3,500 rpm. This setup is identical to what’s available in the Philippines, although Indonesia doesn’t get a turbodiesel option or even a purely naturally-aspirated engine, the latter being what Singapore gets.

  

  

  One way to tell the two grades apart is by looking at the front grille, with the Kuro sporting an insert featuring a honeycomb pattern while the Elite has vertical bars instead. There’s also more brightwork on the Elite’s exterior to complement its 20-inch diamond cut wheels compared to the Kuro’s dark exterior trim and 20-inch gloss black alloys.

  These opposing themes apply to the interior as well, with the Elite being equipped with white Nappa leather upholstery and maple wood trim. Meanwhile, the Kuro gets quilted Nappa leather in a tan colour to contrast its darker trim pieces. As for exterior colours, the six available options are Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Machine Grey Metallic, Rhodium White Metallic, Platinum Quartz Metallic, Deep Crystal Blue Mica and Jet Black Mica.

  In terms of kit, the Indonesian-spec CX-60 comes standard with two 12.3-inch displays, with one being the digital instrument cluster while the other is for the infotainment system. There’s also an Active Driving Display, which is a full-colour, windscreen-projected head-up display, adaptive LED headlamps, a panoramic sunroof, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, a wireless phone charger and a powered tailgate with hands-free access.

  

  Both variants also get the same safety and driver assistance systems, including seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, hill descent control and the usual mix of passive items (ABS, DSC, hill start assist, etc.), front and rear Smart Brake Support (AEB), lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, front and rear cross traffic alert, a driver monitoring system and driver attention alert.

  Just like in Singapore, the CX-60 is now the most expensive Mazda model available in Indonesia. Over in the Philippines, the CX-60’s starting price is tied with the three-row CX-9 – both sell for more than every other Mazda model sold there. There’s no word on when and if the CX-60 will be launched in Malaysia, but given its positioning as more luxurious offering, we can expect it to command quite a premium.

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• 2023 Mazda CX-60 in Australia – mild hybrid, PHEV powertrains; 3 trims; costs more than CX-5; fr RM179k

  In Cars, International News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 30 November 2022 3:45 pm / 3 comments

  

  Mazda Australia has revealed pricing for the 2023 CX-60, which is set to arrive in the country in June next year. As reported previously, the brand’s new SUV that is part of its Large Product group will be offered with three powertrains, including two mild hybrids and a plug-in hybrid.

  The first of the two mild hybrids is based on a 3.3 litre turbocharged straight-six petrol unit (branded e-Skyactiv G) that serves up 284 PS (280 hp or 209 kW) at 5,000 rpm and 450 Nm from 2,000 to 3,500 rpm. This allows a 0-100 km/h time of 6.9 seconds, which the carmaker says is a full 0.8 seconds quicker than a CX-5 with a 2.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder mill.

  It is joined by a straight-six turbodiesel with the same 3.3 litres of capacity (branded e-Skyactiv D) that makes 254 PS (251 hp or 187 kW) at 3,750 rpm and 550 Nm from 1,500 to 2,400 rpm. Both feature Mazda’s M Hybrid Boost 48-volt mild hybrid system, which also features an electric motor/generator between the engine and standard eight-speed automatic transmission. Also included is a rear-biased all-wheel drive system, with the whole setup linked to the Mi-Drive that offers four drive modes, namely Normal, Sport, Off-Road and Towing.

  The plug-in hybrid – a first for Mazda – is made up of a Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that serves up 192 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 261 Nm of torque. Between the engine and eight-speed automatic transmission is an electric motor rated 136 PS (134 hp or 100 kW) and 250 Nm, which contributes to a total system output of 327 PS (323 hp or 241 kW) and 500 Nm.

  

  As the most powerful road-going Mazda to date, the CX-60 with the PHEV powertrain gets from 0-100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds. It also provides a fuel consumption of 2.1 l/100 km and has an electric-only range of up to 76 km at speeds of up to 100 km/h. The latter is thanks to the 355-volt, 17.8-kWh lithium-ion battery, which can be fully recharged from empty in 2.5 hours using a 7.2-kW AC charger (Type 2 connection).

  According to CarExpert, all three powertrains can be paired with one of three available trim levels (Evolve, GT and Azami), with prices ranging from AUD59,800 to AUD87,252 (RM179,402 to RM261,729). These figures are excluding on-road costs but inclusive of Australia’s luxury car tax where applicable.

  For context, the 2023 CX-5 in Australia starts at AUD35,390 (RM106,163) for the base Maxx FWD variant with a 2.0 litre NA four-cylinder petrol engine, and climbs all the way to AUD54,380 (RM162,972) for the Akera AWD with a 2.2 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine.

  In terms of equipment, the CX-60 in its base Evolve trim comes with 18-inch grey metallic alloy wheels, auto LED headlamps with High Beam Control, a 10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment display, eight speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a seven-inch multi-info display (six-cylinder variants) or a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster (PHEV variant), a 360-degree camera, black Maztex faux leather upholstery, Smart Brake Support (autonomous emergency braking), keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control, Blind Spot Monitoring, adaptive cruise control and 10 airbags.

  

  The GT trim builds on the Evolve by adding a larger 12.3-inch infotainment display, a standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 20-inch black metallic alloys, a hands-free powered tailgate, electric steering wheel adjustment, powered front seats, full leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, a 12-speaker Bose sound system and heated seats for the front and outer rear.

  Lastly, the top-of-the-line Azami improves on the GT with its 20-inch black metallic and machined alloy wheels, a 360-degree view monitor with see through view, adaptive LED headlamps, black Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, an easy entry system as well as Cruising and Traffic Support for the adaptive cruise control system.

  Mazda Australia also offers a range of option packs to improve certain trim levels, including the Vision Technology, Luxury, Takumi and SP packages, which are priced at either AUD2,000 (RM6,000) or AUD4,000 (RM12,000) depending on the trim and powertrain pairing.

  As for colours, Rhodium White Premium Metallic joins Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Machine Grey Metallic as Mazda’s third signature body colour. Other available hues are Jet Black Mica, Deep Crystal Blue Mica, Sonic Silver Metallic, Machine Grey Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Platinum Quartz Metallic.

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• Mazda CX-60 SUV for Australia – 3 powertrains offered, new 3.3 litre turbo straight-6 petrol

  In Cars, International News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 14 October 2022 4:12 pm / 10 comments

  

  Mazda Australia has revealed preliminary local specifications of the Mazda CX-60, which is set arrive in the country in the first half of 2023 – pricing will be announced later this quarter. The SUV first made its global debut back in March this year and has already been launched in Japan.

  For Australia, customers will have three powertrains to choose from, with a plug-in hybrid leading the range. A first for the brand, the plug-in hybrid powertrain used in the CX-60 consists of a Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that serves up 192 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 261 Nm of torque.

  Between the engine and transmission is an electric motor rated 136 PS (134 hp or 100 kW) and 250 Nm, which contributes to a total system output of 327 PS (323 hp or 241 kW) and 500 Nm. The electric motor draws power from a 17.8-kWh lithium-ion battery positioned under the vehicle floor that enables up to 60 km of electric-only range, and it can be recharged via an AC input (Type 2 connection) of up to 7.2 kW – a full charge takes two hours and 20 minutes.

  

  The second powertrain option is an e-Skyactiv D 3.3 litre straight-six turbodiesel that features Mazda’s M Hybrid Boost 48-volt mild hybrid system, which also features an electric motor/generator between the engine and transmission. In terms of outputs, Mazda Australia says the oil burner provides 254 PS (251 hp or 187 kW) at 3,750 rpm and 550 Nm from 1,500 to 2,400 rpm.

  The CX-60 will also be offered with another mild hybrid straight-six engine in Australia, and it appears to be one that hasn’t been mentioned before. While Europe gets an e-Skyactiv X 3.0 litre straight-six petrol engine with Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) technology, Australian buyers will have access to a new e-Skyactiv G 3.3 litre turbocharged straight-six petrol unit that makes 284 PS (280 hp or 209 kW) at 5,000 rpm and 450 Nm from 2,000 to 3,500 rpm.

  According to a report by CarExpert, the turbocharged petrol unit won’t be offered in the CX-60’s other core markets. However, it will be made available in North America, which is a market where the CX-60 isn’t offered. There is a possibility that Mazda’s future SUVs that are part of its Large Product group, namely the CX-70 and CX-90 – both confirmed for North America – could get the engine.

  

  All powertrains offered in Australia come with a rear-biased i-Activ all-wheel drive system as well as an eight-speed automatic transmission, the latter utilising a multi-plate clutch in place of a torque converter.

  The SUV will also be available in three different grades (Evolve, GT and Azami), with standard kit across the range being wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a wireless phone charging pad, a powered tailgate, powered side mirrors with auto-folding, heating and auto-dimming functions as well as keyless entry and start. Meanwhile, alloy wheel sizes will range from 18 to 20 inches, and Rhodium White metallic, a newly developed paint finish, can be specified regardless of grade.

  As a brief recap, the CX-60 measures 4,740 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,685 mm tall and has a wheelbase the spans 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 2,700 mm.

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• 2022 Mazda CX-60 – 3.3L turbodiesel with mild hybrid tech and 2.5L PHEV with 60 km EV range detailed

  In Cars, International News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 14 July 2022 11:13 am / 19 comments

  

  The Mazda CX-60 was revealed back in March this year and represents a new era for the Japanese carmaker, as the model is its first rear-wheel drive-based SUV. Available with new turbodiesel and plug-in hybrid petrol powertrains, both are briefly explained in new videos released by the company not too long ago.

  Let’s start with the oil burner, which is a 3.3 litre (3,283 cc) turbocharged inline-six that pumps out 231 PS (228 hp) from 4,000 to 4,200 rpm and 500 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 3,000 rpm according to Japanese specifications.

  Developed by Mazda, the Skyactiv-D engine features Distribution Controlled Partially Premixed Compression Ignition (DCPCI) technology, where egg-shaped combustion chambers divide the premixed air-fuel mixture into two regions inside the piston bowl.

  This serves to achieve clean combustion across all engine speeds and better fuel economy, making the six-cylinder unit one of the cleanest diesel engines in the world with a thermal efficiency of over 40%. Following WLTC standards, the CX-60 with the Skyactiv D engine can achieve a fuel economy of up to 19.8 km/l.

  The Skyactiv-D engine is also offered with a 48-volt mild hybrid system dubbed M Hybrid Boost, and that version is known as the e-Skyactiv D. The M Hybrid Boost consists of a small lithium-ion battery (0.33 kWh), an inverter, a DC/DC converter and an electric motor/generator rated at 16.3 PS (16 hp or 12 kW) and 153 Nm, which is integrated into the transmission.

  The electric motor supports the engine at low loads and engine speeds to improve efficiency, effectively providing electric drive during such instances for a short distance. Meanwhile, the battery can be recharged via the engine or regenerative braking, and when full, surplus energy is used to power in-car electrical components. Following Japanese specifications, the e-Skyactiv D outputs 254 PS at 3,750 rpm and 550 Nm from 1,500 to 2,400 rpm.

  Moving on to the plug-in hybrid powertrain, which is a first for Mazda, the setup used in the CX-60 is made up of a Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine making 192 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 261 Nm, also paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

  The electrical components are more substantial with the PHEV, as the battery is significantly larger (17.8 kWh) to deliver about 60 km of electric-only range. When depleted, the car supports AC charging up to 7.2 kW (Type 2 connection), with a full charge taking two hours and 20 minutes. Users can also opt for a battery control function where the engine acts as a generator to recharge the battery to a preset state of charge (SoC) or rely on regenerative braking to recuperate energy.

  The underfloor-mounted battery is hooked up to a power supply system, DC/DC converter as well as an electric motor that sits between the engine and transmission. The electric motor is rated at 136 PS (134 hp or 100 kW) and 250 Nm and can get the SUV up to 100 km/h without the engine coming into play.

  With both the engine and electric motor in play, the total system output is 327 PS (323 hp or 241 kW) and 500 Nm, making the CX-60 the most powerful road car that Mazda has ever produced. Zero to 100 km/h takes just 5.8 seconds, and the vehicle is limited to 200 km/h.

  The CX-60 is part of Mazda’s Large Product group together with the upcoming CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90, and is the first to be built on the Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture with a front-engine longitudinal layout and rear-wheel drive. Unlike the CX-50 before it that is specific to North American markets, the CX-60 will be marketed in Europe, Japan, Australia and several other markets, so there is a chance we could be getting it (fingers crossed).

  In terms of size, the CX-60 is larger than the current CX-5 and smaller than the CX-9. Compared to the CX-8, the RWD-based SUV is wider but shorter. Besides the six-cylinder turbodiesel and PHEV, the new SUV can also be specified with a conventional Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre NA four-cylinder and there will be an e-Skyactiv X 3.0 litre petrol unit, the latter featuring the company’s Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) technology and M Hybrid Boost system.

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• 2022 Mazda CX-60 mass production begins in Japan

  In Cars, International News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 22 April 2022 11:54 am / 0 comment

  

  Mazda has officially begun mass production of the CX-60, which first made its global debut in March this year. The CX-60 Is one of five SUVs being added to the Japanese carmaker’s line-up over the next two years, with others being the CX-50 – revealed last November – as well as the upcoming CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90.

  To commemorate the occasion, the company recently held a line-off ceremony at its Hofu Plant No. 2 in the Yamaguchi Prefecture where the CX-60 is produced alongside the Mazda 6 and CX-5. According to the carmaker, production of the CX-60 for the European market began on March 15, with the first shipment of cars set to depart for the continent from Nakanoseki port on April 26.

  The CX-60 is Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture with a front-engine longitudinal layout and rear-wheel drive. In Europe, the CX-60 will be available as a plug-in hybrid – a first for Mazda – featuring a Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine making 192 PS (189 hp or 141 kW) 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 an eight-speed automatic transmission. The SUV also comes with Mazda’s i-Activ all-wheel drive system that enables shaft-driven transfer of torque between the axles, along with a 17.8-kWh lithium-ion battery that for up to 63 km of emissions-free driving at speeds of up to 100 km/h.

  

  With a total system output of 327 PS (323 hp or 241 kW) and 500 Nm, the PHEV version of the CX-60 is the brand’s most powerful road car ever. Performance-wise, the CX-60 with the PHEV powertrain – marketed as e-Skyactiv PHEV – takes just 5.8 seconds to get from 0-100 km/h, and will hit a limited top speed of 200 km/h.

  Meanwhile, Japanese customers will have four powertrains to choose from, including the PHEV as well as a regular Skyactiv-G 2.5 litre making a more modest 188 PS (185 hp or 138 kW) and 250 Nm. The CX-60 will also be available with six-cylinder diesel engines in Japan, with the first being a Skyactiv-D 3.3 litre turbo unit that serves up 231 PS (228 hp or 170 kW) and 500 Nm.

  There’s also a mild hybrid version of the straight-six diesel engine called the e-Skyactiv D, which adds Mazda’s M Hybrid Boost 48-volt electrical system to deliver 254 PS (251 hp or 187 kW) and 550 Nm. Every engine for Japan is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• 2022 Mazda CX-60 for Japan – 3.3L straight-six diesels, including mild hybrid; 2.5L NA and 323 PS 2.5L PHEV

  In Cars, International News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / 8 April 2022 10:14 am / 9 comments

  

  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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