The new CX-60 promises to put even more pressure on established luxury brands
There are a lot of things to talk about but what really stands out about the CX-60 is that it’s Mazda’s first vehicle to ride on a new architecture with a longitudinal engine layout allowing for RWD and AWD configurations as well as being the first to be offered with inline-six powertrains.
It’s all part of Mazda’s push to offer more upscale vehicles, including a wider variant of the CX-60 named CX-70 for the North American market and according to rumors, a platform-related successor to the Mazda6.As far as the CX-60 is concerned, the SUV is full of supple surfaces, offers good fuel economy, and can rocket from 0-100 km/h in just 5.8 seconds with the standard plug-in hybrid powertrain that pairs a 2.
Mind you, this is Mazda’s most powerful production engine ever. In addition to the quick acceleration it offers, buyers will enjoy up to 63 Km of all-electric range at 100 km/h or less. That’s a great combination of features and should excite buyers in the European market.Mazda is planning a full complement of engines for the CX-60 including a pair of straight-six units, a 3.0-liter ‘e-Skyactiv-X’ naturally-aspirated gasoline engine and a 3.
at here seems to be the Takumi trim which sits at the top of the range. It features white Nappa leather, 20-inch wheels, as well as natural wood trim. All of those features are on display here. We also get the chance to see the spacious back seats and cargo area with a total area of 570 liters too. The interior has been described in the past as minimalist and we would have to agree. Instead of a dominant touchscreen or a bevy of hard angles and creases, the dash and center console is simplistic and straightforward.Expect the CX-60 to remain as a two-row model while a larger CX-80 will debut with a third row and similar design aesthetics for the European and other markets outside of North America.