The dip in sales and departure from the monthly top 10 best-selling marques has seemingly not deterred Mazda from introducing the CX-60 above the CX-5 as its newest and now also most expensive model. Read more here 👇
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Decked-out in the Mazda’s trademark, and stunning, Soul Crystal Red paint option, the CX-60 makes an impressive visual impact by combining attributes of the CX-5 with a curved rear design of the Mazda3 and to some extent, the BMW Z3 M Coupe. Instead, the new 10-inch MZD Connect system is accessed via the familiar rotary dial that, in itself, rates as a necessity given the freestanding display’s position on the dashboard that would have required some stretching had it been a touchscreen.
For the rest, the cabin looks neat and besides a specification sheet that will require more than a few words, comes equipped with an intuitive multi-function steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display, supportive leather upholstered seats, Head-Up Display, a wireless smartphone charger and a descent eight-speaker sound system.
It is an unfortunate combination that makes the least of the new platform as the CX-60 simply feels too lethargic and without the necessary go when required. In fact, the bulking engine makes the Mazda feel heavier than what it’s 1 451 kg kerb weight suggests.Worse still, the gearbox holds on the selected ratio for too long, resulting in a rather vocal soundtrack without any apparent go. That being said, matters do improve for the better when using the paddle shifters.
The most worrying aspect though was reserved for the overall drive. While comfortable and with good levels of refinement, the test unit suffered from a persistent rattle made by the sunroof blind when opened, and from an annoying humming sound at the national limit.
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