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The six-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel both share a 3.3-litre capacity and join the line-up for the first time, with each utilising Mazda’s 48V M Hybrid Boost technology.

In the e-Skyactiv G turbo petrol engine, this results in performance well above that of the Mazda CX-5’s 2.5 litre turbo (0-100 km/h takes 6.9 seconds – a full eight-tenths quicker), but with much better fuel economy – closer to a naturally aspirated 2.5 litre.

Mazda’s right-sizing approach to engine design gives the e-Skyactiv D turbo diesel a similar weight to that of a conventional four-cylinder diesel. It also offers a broad speed range at which lean burn (high-efficiency combustion with minimal fuel consumption) can occur.

All engines in the Mazda CX-60 range are combined with a newly developed Skyactiv-Drive eight-speed automatic transmission. Smooth and responsive, it uses a wider gear range that delivers an optimal balance between driving and environmental performance. The use of a clutch in place of a torque converter means switching between gears is clean and rhythmic. It also enables accurate control of the M Hybrid Boost electric motor in the 48V mild hybrid system (where fitted).

The new rear-biased i-Activ All-Wheel Drive system is also fitted to all versions of the Mazda CX-60. This is supported by Mi-Drive, which helps the driver easily switch between five different driving modes, each to suit a different driving situation: Normal, Sport, Off-Road, Towing and EV (PHEV only). This allows drivers to optimise traction, performance, handling and safety in the widest possible range of driving environments.

Mazda Australia has today opened the order book and announced full pricing and specs for the all-new 2023 Mazda CX-60 ahead of first local deliveries in June 2023.

Claimed to introduce a new era of ‘Mazda Premium’, which began with the latest Mazda3 in 2019, the new-generation mid-size luxury SUV is the Japanese brand’s first all-hybrid model range and also ushers in its first plug-in hybrid, which is also its most powerful production vehicle to date.

The first vehicle from the car-maker’s new Large Product Group also brings Mazda Australia’s first six-cylinder engines in two decades and the brand’s first-ever inline sixes – 3.3-litre turbocharged mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines – and is claimed to set a new benchmark in style, quality and performance for Mazda.

But the five-seat CX-60, which was originally due to arrive here this year, will also be Mazda’s most expensive SUV – at least until the bigger new seven-seat CX-90 arrives next year – and the priciest model Mazda has ever sold in Australia apart from the 1995 RX-7 ($89,500) and its super-limited homegrown SP sibling ($101,600).

The 2023 Mazda CX-60 range is priced from $59,800 and extends all the way to $87,252. That doesn’t include on-road costs, a new range of safety and styling option packs priced up to $4000, a new range of car care accessories and luxury car tax (where applicable – see the full price list below).

The pricing positions the CX-60 well above the 195mm-shorter CX-5 ($32,390-$53,880), as well as the seven-seat CX-8 ($40,490-$69,890) and even Mazda’s CX-9 flagship ($47,250-$74,710).

Given the new ground it breaks, at least since the Eunos luxury brand was axed here in 1996 after less than five years on sale, Mazda doesn’t nominate any direct rivals for the CX-60 but concedes competitors could include anything from the Lexus NX (from $60,800-$88,323) to popular mid-size German SUVs like the Audi Q5 (from $66,900) and BMW X3 (from $76,600).

Of the 16,000-plus expressions of interest already received, Mazda says 48 per cent want a high-spec or flagship version and 60 per cent are new to the brand, but it admits that up to 10 per cent of CX-60 sales may be substitutional from other Mazda models.

No sales split was nominated for the PHEV, which costs at least $10,500 more than the diesel, but overall Mazda conservatively expects the CX-60 to find about 500 homes a month or 6000 annually, which is around what the CX-8 and CX-9 achieved in 2021 but about half the volume of the CX-3 and CX-30. It’s also less than a quarter the volume of Mazda’s best-selling CX-5.

Mazda Australia says it won’t import rear-wheel drive or 3.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol six versions of the CX-60 sold in other markets with less stringent CO2 regulations.

A new Driver Personalisation System employs a facial recognition camera to automatically adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, Active Driving Display and door mirrors to match the driver’s eye position, and can restore more than 250 stored vehicle, audio and climate control settings for up to six drivers.

Rhodium White Premium Metallic joins Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Machine Grey Metallic as Mazda’s third signature body colour, in addition to Jet Black Mica, Deep Crystal Blue Mica, Sonic Silver Metallic, Machine Grey Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Platinum Quartz Metallic.

Mazda announced its CX-60 powertrain line-up and equipment highlights in October, but we’ll recap the former here and the extensive equipment breakdown is listed below.

No kerb weights have yet been listed, but that makes Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid the quickest of the bunch with 0-100km/h acceleration in a claimed 5.9 seconds. It also gives the PHEV a zero-emissions EV driving range of 76km at speeds of up to 100km/h, which Mazda says exceeds the average Australian daily commuting distance by almost five times.

Combined fuel consumption is just 2.1L/100km, corresponding to CO2 emissions of just 49g/km. The centrally-mounted 355-volt, 17.8kWh lithium-ion battery can be charged from 0-100 per cent in 2.5 hours using a 7.2kW AC charger, claims Mazda.

Meantime, both the 3.3-litre turbocharged straight-six petrol and diesel engines employ Mazda’s 48-volt M Hybrid Boost tech and the car-maker says their large capacity actually improves efficiency with a higher volume of air and wider lean-burn range enabling more complete combustion and lower NOx emissions.

With the 209kW/450Nm e-Skyactiv G petrol engine, Mazda says that results in fuel consumption close to a non-turbo 2.5-litre engine but it states no actual figure. Performance is well above that of the 2.5-litre turbo Mazda CX-5 (0-100km/h in 6.9sec – 0.8sec quicker).

With the 187kW/550Nm e-Skyactiv D diesel, which Mazda says weighs around the same as a four-cylinder diesel, the result is combined fuel consumption of 4.9L/100km and 0-100km/h in 7.3sec.

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Mazda is officially shifting up-market with the launch of the first ever CX-60 SUV, which is, according to the Japanese car maker, setting a new benchmark in style, quality and performance for the brand.

Arriving in June 2023, the CX-60 is the debut vehicle from their large product group and introduces three sophisticated new powertrains – all of them hybrid. This includes inline-six turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, and Mazda’s first-ever plug-in hybrid.

The 6-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel both share a 3.3-litre capacity, with each utilising Mazda’s 48V M Hybrid Boost technology. The large capacity improves efficiency with the higher volume of air enabling more complete combustion to lower fuel use.

In the e-Skyactiv G turbo petrol engine, this results in performance well above that of the Mazda CX-5’s 2.5 litre turbo (0-100km/h takes 6.9 seconds), but with much better fuel economy – closer to a naturally aspirated 2.5 litre.

Mazda’s right-sizing approach to engine design gives the e-Skyactiv D turbo diesel a similar weight to that of a conventional four-cylinder diesel. It also offers a broad speed range at which lean burn can occur.

The powerplants can be mated to any one of three highly specified model grades – Evolve, GT or Azami – and customised further with safety and styling option packs. The new rear-biased i-Activ all-wheel drive system is also fitted to all versions of the Mazda CX-60.

The Mazda CX-60 Evolve features 18-inch alloy wheels in a grey metallic finish and body-colour exterior rear-view mirrors. The front bumper with honeycomb-type grille is matched by the stylish rear design which features bright chrome exhaust finishers.

Technology includes a 10.25-inch full colour widescreen display (Mazda Connect), active driving display, 7-inch TFT LCD multi-information meter display (6-cylinder, 12.3-inch for the PHEV), a 360-view monitor and 8-speaker sound system with DAB+ digital radio.

It adds the 12.3-inch TFT LCD meter display, driver monitor, electric steering wheel adjustment, hands-free remote operated power tailgate (open/close), heated steering wheel, LED headlamps, and a panoramic sunroof.

Price-wise the 2023 Mazda CX-60 Evolve kicks off at $59,800 for the 3.3-litre petrol variant, $61,800 for the diesel and $72,300 for the PHEV. The GT opens at $67,800, and steps to $69,800 and $80,492 respectively.

The Azami opens at $74,154 and similarly moves through to $75,000 and $87,252. All prices are plus on-roads. To find out more, contact your local Mazda dealer. If you’re keen on one, and need finance, talk to CreditOne.