Mazda won’t launch its new one CX-60 The latter is a naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, while the previously confirmed plug-in hybrid will be paired with a new inline six.
The current CX-60 series first half of 2023, not late in 2022 as was previously understood, and pricing and full specifications will be announced in the fourth quarter of this year.
Mazda has also detailed its new car 3.3-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder petrol enginedebut in CX-60, production 209kW energy at 5000 rpm and 450Nm torque from 2000 to 3500 rpm. Interestingly, this is a different engine from the engine for Europe and Japan, which is the 3.0-liter e-Skyactiv X engine that combines Mazda’s compression combustion and supercharged gasoline technology.
It will be joined by a 3.3 liter e-Skyactiv D turbo-diesel inline-six with 187kW power 3750 rpm and 550Nm torque from 1500 to 2400 rpm.
Both engines get the 48V M Hybrid Boost mild-hybrid system, Mazda’s i-Activ all-wheel drive system, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It doesn’t look like Mazda will bring any rear-wheel drive CX-60 here.
The new transmission, branded Skyactiv-Drive, uses a multi-disc clutch with an integrated engine/generator, promising high efficiency and quick gear changes.
The new six-cylinder engine will join the previously confirmed plug-in hybrid, Mazda’s first powertrain. It mates with a Skyactiv-G 2.5 liter inline 4-cylinder engine with one 100kW electric motor and a 17.8kWh lithium-ion battery.
The total output of the system is 241kW power and 500Nm torque, making it Mazda’s most powerful road car ever.
The CX-60 will be offered in Evolve, GT and Azami trim levels, with standard equipment across the range including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, power tailgate, entry Advanced keyless entry and heated, power-folding exterior mirrors. with auto dimming.
Alloy wheel sizes will range from 18 to 20 inches, and new Rhodium white metal will be available across this range.
Measure Length 4740mm, Width 1890mm and Height 1685mm with one Wheelbase 2870mmThe CX-60 is 190mm longer, 50mm wider and 10mm taller than CX-5with a longer wheelbase of 170mm.
It is also 32mm longer, 1mm narrower and 9mm taller than the BMW X3and has a 6mm longer wheelbase.
While the CX-5 beats it with things like Toyota RAV4The CX-60 is the rival of the Lexus NX and Audi Q5among other premium branded models.
“The CX-60 represents an entirely new chapter for Mazda and introduces a series of firsts for the brand: an all-new platform; full plug-in hybrid technology; Mazda Australia CEO Vinesh Bhindi said.
“All of this is wrapped up in the development of our beautifully restrained Kodo Design and as we move closer to the local showcase of this authentic premium car, more than 14,500 expressions represent The interest we’ve received is a clear indication of the level of expectation that has surrounded the Mazda CX-60. “
Mazda pointed out earlier The CX-60 will launch with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 138kW and 250Nm, ahead of the plug-in hybrid.
That would be an unusual engine choice for the part of the market the CX-60 will compete in, as among premium mid-size SUVs there are only Lexus NX250 offers a four atmo.
Last month, Mazda brought a pair of pre-production CX-60 to Australia to start “an intensive local pilot program”.
Mazda Australia has detailed a pre-launch process for the new model that will “measure critical data in a range of high and low load situations, including system tension testing.” transmission, towing capacity, quality assurance”. It will also test real-world electric driving range for the top plug-in hybrid variant.
The company says the vehicles in development will travel more than 30,000 kilometers during up to six months of testing, with the data collated and then shared with Mazda’s global R&D center in Hiroshima. for analysis.
Why Australia? Mazda says our market is an important testing ground thanks to its “unique road composition and climatic conditions”.
In addition, two CX-60 prototypes will be the subject of training for a strong 140 dealer network across the country before the model’s launch in the coming months.
The CX-60 is the first of a series of cars built on Mazda’s new Grand Architecture, offering rear/all-wheel drive and a six-cylinder engine.
Mazda has confirmed four new SUV nameplates – CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90. The CX-60 and CX-80 will be two- and three-row models, respectively, aimed primarily at the European market, while the CX-70 and CX-90 are broader and aimed at North America.
It is not clear whether the CX-80 and CX-90 will eventually replace the current ones CX-8 and CX-9 global with similar nomenclature; Mazda has previously said these lines will sold together to the foreseeable future.
As for the other cars going to Australia? Mazda’s local branch pointed out that it review all available options.
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