Mazda hopes to raise your expectations of SUVs with its latest model, the CX-60. Every single aspect of the Mazda CX-60 has been refined to embody the Mazda Jinba-Ittai experience of car and driver in complete harmony.    Crafted in Japan, the Mazda CX-60 represents everything that Mazda stands for, from exterior and interior design to the finest Japanese craftsmanship, world-leading powertrains, and a driver-centric platform.  

A driver’s SUV

  This all starts with Mazda’s Large Vehicle Platform that features a highly rigid bodyshell matched to a front double wishbone and rear multi-link suspension setup for a performance-oriented driving experience.    This allows it to offer a sports car-like front-engine, rear-wheel drive mechanical layout to maximize the driver’s potential by distributing the lateral and longitudinal workload between the two axles. By placing the powertrain units at the center, it transmits power to the road surface more efficiently. The unique packaging has also helped reduce its turning radius to a compact 5.4 meters, smaller than other similarly-sized SUVs. It also adds performance with the feature, Kinematic Posture Control, that adds stability when cornering by braking the inside rear wheel to mitigate body roll. To lower the center of gravity, Mazda has optimally positioned the high-voltage battery between the front and rear axles and located it as low as possible.  

Made to be dynamic

  Rather than downsizing, Mazda uses the ‘right sizing’ concept, which optimizes displacement to improve both fuel and power efficiency. This gives it a new-generation 3.3-liter longitudinally-mounted engine in both gasoline and diesel variants.   In both versions, the inline-six-cylinder configuration produces less vibration due to its characteristic ‘perfect balance.’ This delivers a smooth and quiet engine tone, but an engaging sound at full song. Its also made with lightweight construction to be lighter than Mazda’s own four-cylinder Skyactiv engine family.   The gasoline-powered, turbo-charged 3.3L Inline-6 HEV e-SKYACTIV-G engine produces 284-PS and 450-Nm and delivers an impressive 0-100 kph time of just 6.9 seconds. The diesel-powered turbo-charged 3.3L Inline-6 HEV e-SKYACTIV-D produces 254-PS and 550-Nm that does the same sprint in 7.3 seconds. Both offer a top speed of 219 kph.
Mazda CX-60 diesel   Regulating that power is a newly-developed SKYACTIV-DRIVE 8-speed automatic transmission without the use of a torque converter. It offers a  wider gear range that delivers an optimal balance between driving and environmental performance. The use of an electronically controlled multi-plate system in place of a torque converter results in clean and rhythmic switching between gears while also enabling accurate control of the M Hybrid Boost electric motor.   The new rear-biased i-ACTIV all-wheel drive system is supported by Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive), facilitating switching between four different driving modes to suit different driving conditions: Normal, Sport, Off-Road, and Towing. This allows drivers to optimize traction, performance, handling, and safety in the widest possible range of driving environments.  

A form to behold

Mazda CX-60 (gasoline)   Like other Mazdas, the CX-60 eschews sharp character lines prevalent on most cars today. The subtraction reveals beautifully crafted panels as part of the Evolved Kodo Design language. This gives it a long hood and rearward cabin design. The grille features an iconic wing shape with sweeping adaptive LED headlamps, featuring a distinctive lighting signature.   Both Mazda CX-60 variants roll on crafted 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels with 235/50R20 tires, a panoramic sunroof, and a hands-free power tailgate with height adjustment memory.   The two can be distinguished by subtle details. The gasoline 3.3 liter has diamond-cut alloy wheels, gloss black bar-type grille, and bright chrome on the front signature wing, fender garnish, side window molding, and exhaust finishers. Meanwhile, the diesel 3.3 liter has black metallic alloy wheels, gloss black honeycomb grille and side view mirrors, black chrome on the front signature wing, fender garnish, and exhaust finishers, and matte black side window molding.  

Craftsmanship in the interior

Interior of the Mazda CX-60 diesel 
The cabin of the CX-60 presents a wide instrument panel with continuous lines that run through the cabin, while the horizontally symmetrical layout is centered around the driver. This is intended to offer an ergonomically-excellent driving position that feels natural and supportive, with the ideal pedal and seat alignment.   Three main displays — a 12.3-inch fully digital driver’s instrument panel, a 12.3-inch infotainment center display, and a 10.4-inch heads-up display — put all the information right where it is needed. Meanwhile, the Mazda Commander Control knob has been optimally positioned to allow its operation with the user’s arm resting comfortably on the center armrest.   Behind is a generous 570-liter cargo hold. This can be expanded further with the 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat. The rear seats also come equipped with a center armrest with cup holders and dual USB Type-C ports.   The latest generation Mazda Connect infotainment system allows passengers to connect via wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while a 12-speaker Bose sound system delivers expanded liveliness and reinforced low pitch for a full auditory experience.
Interior of the Mazda CX-60 (gasoline)   Like the exterior, the gasoline and diesel also sport exclusive interior touches. The gasoline 3.3 liter features aluminum panels and silver accents, black Nappa leather seats, and black leather interior upholstery. The diesel 3.3 liter, on the other hand, achieves the highest levels of craftsmanship with graphite panels and gunmetal accents, and tan Nappa leather seats with quilted Leganu suede inserts. The opulent color is accented on the dashboard center, door cards, and even on the steering wheel. Both variants offer 10-way power front seat adjustment, front seat ventilation, electricsteering wheel adjustment, wireless device charging, ambient lighting, and dual-zone climate control with rear vents.  

A personalized experience

 
To make the CX-60 truly yours, the Driver Personalization System makes it easy for drivers to achieve their ideal driving position. After entering the driver’s height data via the infotainment center display, the automatic driving position guide uses an in-car camera to detect the location of their eyes. It then automatically adjusts the seat, steering wheel, Active Driving Display, and door mirrors to match the driver’s height and eye position.   The system also uses facial recognition to remember each driver’s preferences. Once the driver is detected, the Mazda CX-60 automatically restores more than 250 stored settings to match their preferences, including vehicle, audio, and climate control settings. The system stores settings for up to six different users, plus guests.   The Driver Entry/Exit Assist function slides the steering wheel and seat out of the way to make it easier for drivers to get into and out of the Mazda CX-60.  

Safer all-around

Interior of the Mazda CX-60 diesel   A range of i-Activsense driver assistance systems are fitted for greater safety for both occupants and other road users, including pedestrians. These include See-Through View, which builds on Mazda’s current 360° View Monitor by projecting natural footage of the vehicle’s surroundings, Hill Descent Control (HDC), which makes descending slippery road surfaces such as dirt tracks much safer, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Vehicle Exit Warning that alerts occupants if an object is coming into the vehicle’s blind spot as they are opening the door.   Rear Cross Traffic Alert has been updated with Rear Cross Brake Support which automatically applies the brakes if there is a possibility of collision with a vehicle approaching from the rear when reversing out of a parking space.   These are also combined with the full level of protection provided by the Mazda CX-60’s i- Activsense safety suite which includes Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Front Smart Brake Support with Forward Obstruction Warning, Rear Smart Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Monitoring System, and Driver Attention Alert.   “The Mazda CX-60 is more than an exciting new SUV; it’s the evolution of Mazda Premium—a high-quality concentration of design, driving dynamics, technology, and comfort. It offers unmatched distinction in every way,” said Steven Tan, President and CEO of Mazda Philippines.  

Colors and variants

  The Mazda CX-60 comes in Rhodium White Premium, Soul Red Crystal, Machine Gray, Platinum Quartz, Sonic Silver, Deep Crystal Blue, and Jet Black.   The Mazda CX-60 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo (gasoline) is priced at ₱ 2,790,000. The Mazda CX-60 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo-D Sport (diesel) is priced at ₱2,890,000.   The price is inclusive of a 5-year Free Service Plan which covers the expenses of periodic maintenance at either 6-month or 10,000-kilometer intervals for up to 5 years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. This is on top of a 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.