I have one. A Mazda cx-60 PHEV. I love it. My wife has a new Q5 black edition and likes my car better. Mazda have upped there game with this car. Always room for improvement but it’s now 100% in luxury SUV market. If you’re looking for a luxury suv this has to be on your list of potentials. Excellent car!
And while I remember. I drive roughly 60-70 miles per day. Last time I checked my MPG dash info it stated I am getting 94.4 mpg. For this you really do have to charge it every time it’s sitting in the driveway.
I don't think it's far fetched to say the interior is that of a an Audi/other Euro's. I think this is nicer than a lot of Audi's tbh. This is on the level of Mercedes and Genesis imho for interior premiumness/design.
as a recent Mazda convert (CX5 ) I understand, the CX5 is a really good looking car, but I have to say pick the right colour, combined with the "Black chrome" and the CX 60 is simply stunning and on top of that standing next to it it has .....PRESENCE!!! it feels every inch PREMIUM!! The CX5 has it too but the CX60 is in a whole new league.
In my MHEV 2023 2.0 non-turbo CX-5 Exclusive-Line with DAP, I can feel the battery recuperating the energy at 28 and 18 mph respectively. It happens as I ease off the accelerator and cruising to a stop. It doesn't do it all the time because i-Stop activates when the battery is fully charged at a standstill. The battery does kick in and boost acceleration, it is noticeable and also allows music from wireless Android Auto to be played without the engine started. I have owned this from 2nd October 2023. Best feature is the opening sunroof that allows the dumping of accumulated stale air without breathing in outside exhaust fumes. It's done in seconds and can be closed almost immediately. I love the Jimba Ittai because everything is to hand. I am a disabled driver and the placement of everything feels so natural. Next, I am looking at getting the CX-60 in Takumi spec and petrol. I like Mazda, fell upon them by accident and haven't found anything that puts me off them yet. Love your channel.
I am looking forward to the extended review. Even though I don't really care about SUVs, even less about luxury ones. Interesting choice of engine layout for these days. Unfortunately they succumbed to the trend of adding fake exhaust ports...
The car is clearly a new, modern project, daring but with common sense. The sophistication of the chassis is commendable and the courage to bring 6 inliners speaks for itself, meanwhile in the market V8s disappears and 4 inliners are branded prestigiously. I think Mazda should import also the cx 50 & 70 from the US. I considered this car as a purchase and got interested into it lately. Unsurprisingly your review is the best I saw so far: being just an early bite, I really look forward for the main course. I think the hybrid powertrain could contemplate also a more modern petrol, already in the lineup elsewhere. The way Mazda follows looks akin to Volvo in seeking to raise brand profile from yesteryears stereotypes. And bravo, bravo, bravo..... 👏 BRAVO!
I had mine delivered a few weeks ago! Love the interior in Takumi trim, and the car looks much better in real life than on video or pictures. But the drivetrain is sometimes quite jerky albeit effective, and i hope this will be inproved in future software updates.
@@shubhamgoswami5221 Hi! I took Takumi in Metal Gray, and every option available included panoramic sunroof! Whit towbar and wintertires i paid 630000 swedish kronas. That is around 63000 Euros.
Marek you have at last reviewed a good car! The last three all had serious issues like reliability for one! I would love to see an updated Mazda 6 with the quality of the cx60. Well done 👍
Not really. Within the nex 18months, the U.S./Canada will get something very very similar stylistically & quality-level wise inside+out in 2 slightly larger packages in the form of 1st the CX90(7 seater) and then later the CX70(5 seater) using exactly the same Mazda platform and drivetrains.
Great review Marek! It sounds like a good car except for that it uses hybrid tech which just doesn’t make sense anymore from both a economical as well as environmental perspective. These things have become dinosaurs and anyone actually purchasing one will be left with a stranded asset ie the residual value will be next to nothing within 3 to 5 years. Keep up the great reviews!
Did a few quotes on it and it was far too expensive.The CX5 is a cracking car but the drive train lets it down… a similar engine in the CX5 would be great!
Thanks for the great review Marek! As for what you mentioned at the end and from what I've heard, Mazda's intention is to take their whole line up to the premium market. These upcoming offerings (CX-60 and 80) are going to be game changers for the company.
Interesting. I've had three Mazdas but fell out of love with the brand after I bought the current Mazda3. Got rid of the car after 18 months, lots of rattles, software glitches and poor build durability. I had the steering wheel replaced after 15 months. This car looks great and I just might give it a test drive. I'll wait till it's been on the market after 1 year.
No need to buy this. It’s mad expensive for a mazda. For that money you can get a slightly used S-Class, 7 series, A8, A7, A6, A5, X5, X6, GLE maybe an E-class maybe a 5 series… man there’s so many REAL LUXURY choices that I can’t even name them all here. I drive a new mazda for work. CX-30. Everything you say it’s true. I wouldn’t pay more than 15k more for that. And this CX-60 cant be worth 60k. They get outplayed by any luxury car at that price.
@@m78881 Your point is correct in my opinion. I replaced it with a 1 year old Mercedes C220d premium plus sport. It only cost me 10k for the upgrade. I drove a brand new CX-30 when my 3 was getting a service. The CX-30 rattled like hell. They are great cars to drive though.
@@MosesKaldor That’s my point. I don’t really think Mazda is a bad car. In my opinion it drives really good (newer models) since they’re focused towards comfort. I’ve driven a brand new Toyota and it felt like a tractor compared to the CX-30 I take to work. But it’s not that good either. However, the price is really high and really isn’t a “luxury” car. It’s not isolated like one, it does not have that much power and it doesn’t have the quality of a German car. It doesn’t feel like one. I drove a 2001 BMW 530d (E39) and I can promise you it has better quality than any new Japanese/normal cars. This kind of vehicles should be priced fairly. At max 20K. Mercedes A class can beat the top of the line of Japanese cars in terms of quality. 60K for a Mazda it’s insane. However considers paying that, should first test drive any of the cars I’ve listed above in my previous comment. Cheers.
Thanks once again for the excellent review Marek. I think Mazda has done a great job with this, and it'll really shake up the premium SUV market. I'm not sure about the exterior design language though, I think the likes of the CX-5 and CX-30 do a better job. I much prefer the curvy look over this squared off version. I'm hoping Mazda see the error of their ways and make a sedan and wagon based on this platform. Combined with that interior design it'll definitely take the fight to the Germans.
I'm not sure you know much about cars. I test-drove the diesel version of this car yesterday. The power, interior design, and exterior appearance are impressive. It felt great driving on flat roads. However, the road noise was quite loud when driving over coarse chip at speed. It's not a quiet highway cruiser; instead, it's loud and boomy. The suspension feels cheap and doesn't effectively absorb bumps or road imperfections. Additionally, there was a small rattle in the dashboard. Overall, I would not recommend this car yet, but I'd like to one day, after Mazda do the engineering properly, and address the asking price. Its unresolved.
I was testing the car today with Takumi interior. Very interesting car, feels like fun to drive. It feels more like rear-wheel driven car when you change to sport-mode and push the pedal. Controls are bit old-fashioned compared to Volvo XC-60T8 which I have now.But they work nice. Seats are missing leg support (I am 1,94 cm) and is clearly weaker than Volvos seats. Drivetrain was sometimes bit weird. Quality impression was very good. It will be one of alternatives for the next car.
It’s quite a good alternative to a BMW X3, considering that the CX-60 is a RWD based D-SUV like the X3. However, I don’t appreciate the fake quad exhausts (similar to the ones used in VW R Line vehicles). And fun fact: in North America, they will be getting the wider CX-70, which will likely use a RWD based platform.
We will also be getting the cx9 replacement the cx90. Both will be rwd based. The cx70 will be a two row suv the same size as the cx9 and the cx90 will be the bigger three row. Cx90 will have a 6 cylinder turbo engine with hybrid setup, or so I heard. The cx70 will be a four cylinder hybrid, hopefully.
@@kevinW826 In Europe we will get the CX80 instead of the CX90. It will be RWD based too. And I think it would be logical for the CX70 to use the same PHEV powertrain as the CX60, plus the 6cyl gas engines.
I like that Mazda seems to go against the current! :) When you get it for a longer period, please test the real world consumption in HEV mode. I think PHEV tend to run a lot in this mode, just because they can, and if you live in an apartment not a house, you might skip some runs to charging stations. Also on longer trips you won't stop every 50 km to charge :)
Marek, any chance of reviewing the Diesel version in the near future? Or if you have some experience with it, would you recommend it? I have no possibility to get a PHEV but I love the CX-60 overall. Thanks
I really like Mazdas and am currently driving my second 6, and while i find this interesting, i overall don't like "SUVs" or hybrids. I only like manual petrol saloons and sports cars and still most want a manual petrol fourth gen 6! :D .
Good review. I feel like the background music is way too loud, though. It would've been a lot better to listen to those physical buttons instead, as far as I'm concerned.
A good looking car, lovely premium interior. I really like Mazda. But it is so expensive. I am wondering about the future of more affordable mazda 3 & cx30. Will they be available as phev? Please don’t mention mx30 🤦
11:27 Those headlights remind me of Ford F150, but are less square. Mazda is known fora coop with Ford for a long time. Mazda always constructed their cars with US market in mind, other coutries just got slightly rebuild US models.
Stunning car, had a shot in one, while buying my CX5 (after defection from Toyota) but when the 3.3D awd hit's the UK market, it's gonna be very very very hard to say no???😁 maybe impossible ???🤣
Nice car, but really i am much more interested in the new inline 6 3L skyactive X they are going to bring for it and what other non-suv cars will be built on that platform. A sportscar with the inline 6 and/or Mazda 6 would be awesome.
Great review Marek 😊 Mazda already moved upmarket the entire brand and lineup, like the VW brand did in the late 1990's with the intriduction of then new Gold and Passat which were much higher quality than the models they replaced. You can say that Mazda today is a Semi-Premium brand (like SAAB, Lancia were).
Marek, in case you are going to do some acceleration tests, do not only measure the acceleration in sport mode. As the results in off road mode might surprise you :)
I usually do Normal and Sport. Sometimes there's no difference. It's Sport, ESP off, Launch Control (if available) that does what the manufacturer claims.
It looks perfect for Europe’s narrow roads. But it looks weird being so long and narrow? How does Mazda manage to get design so so close to good looking and somehow hit it with the “ugly stick” in the last 10pc. This one’s bound for Australia too but “strooth” it’s ugly in the front. And it’s expensive! It’s still just a Mazda (not a bad thing) after all. Perhaps it’s got a good personality?
I was hoping it would look much sportier to compete with the Porsche Macan. Hopefully, the U.S. CX-70 will have improved trans software. I know they say it's supposed to be a bit larger than the 60.
I really want to like Mazda. Their interior design team is doing a great job. The exterior designers though seem to be asleep at the wheel. The MX5 is sharp, and the newest CX50 is nice enough ....but seriously Mazda, move on from the fake vents and your old design themes. And their marketing team creating all of these new vehicles CX50, CX60, CX70, CX80, CX90? Really? Is the CX60 the CX70 coming here? And CX3, CX5, CX9? CX30? No serious full BEV yet? I think, the lack of PHEV and being between luxury and regular OEM status has hurt them. Look over at hapless Mitsubishi. Even they figured out the Outlander PHEV. Good EV range, good sized box SUX = gov't rebate, and big sales. We don't have a PHEV from Mazda here yet. And I'm not sure when one is coming. Thanks for the review Marek!!
AFAIK 50/70 is NA spec, 60/80 EU spec. I don't know about the rest of the world. And with Volvo's XC double digit crossovers Mazda's naming scheme is somewhat confusing.
@@MarekDrivesENG Well the CX50 is sharp but no hybrid. In Canada now, the gov't gives 5k to PHEVs that give more than 50km of EV range. Lexus NX 450h gets it. Outlander will get it. Most of the Kia, Hyundai PHEVs get it. Volvo V60 T8 PHEV gets it. I think the PHEV has become really popular here. That way people can avoid the full BEV. Boy the price increases of the full BEVs have been crazy. ID4 4500 dollars, Mach E 6-8k, Model Y 14k...
Very interesting review. If I understood it correctly doesn’t have the option of “one pedal driving” for quicker regen (I.e. the Volvo XC60 plug-in can be driven in “b” mode)
I later found out there is a stronger regen setting in the infotainment system, but I was told it's not one pedal driving strong. Also, accessing it through an on-screen menu, rather than having a button on the dash means you're not likely to take full advantage of it.
It does, but I discovered that later, after I recorded the video, so I have no idea, how effective they are. Apparently the regen braking setting is somewhere in the infotainment menu.
@@MarekDrivesENG thx! Would you recommend the car in comparison with other phev’s? I ask you because I made the test drive with it and I loved it,but I don’t have much experience in compared it with others manufacturers
At the moment I wouldn't recommend a PHEV at all, because IMO its the worst of both worlds. You need to charge it regularly and cheaply (i.e. preferably at home or at work), but unless your commute is no more than 3/4 of the claimed range (half to be on the safe side), you're not taking full advantage of it on daily basis. I know some people make it work, and fill up their PHEVs with petrol twice a year, but it really needs to fit their daily lives. Also, these days you're probably not getting benefits/incentives, like you would on an EV. Forget performance. BMW PHEVs are crap at being PHEVs, but they deliver performance. This Mazda may have 300-something hp, but it's still a family hauler.
I just don't understand why do all recent Mazda cars ignore the rear passengers... The space and (not enough) light for them is just ridiculous. I expected CX60 to be a bit better but obviously not. And even if CX80 will get it right, it will likely be way over my budget :-)
Most cars are driven with the back seats empty, even the ones with five doors, when they have passengers in the back they will probably be kids, they don’t need that much space
@@duca8063 I agree with you. But I'm one of the few who drive with 4+ people on board for most of the time :-) And it is just weird that 50k+ EUR SUV with large body offers the same or smaller space as much smaller compact cars.
The back space in CX-60 is decent. Not great but depending on the technology of the car and its dimensions, compromises always have to be made. Still, most of the time it is unused and/or occupied by kids. Even adults can travel just fine in it, perhaps not as comfortable as some other cars but not terrible by any means. I think people might lose some fat instead of complaining about cars not becoming buses to fit them inside.
Nice video, thank you! Do you happen to know who is behind Mazda’s Sat Nav? Is it still a Tom Tom partnership and if so do they alert you for safety cameras etc?
AFAIK it's still TomTom. Not sure about speed camera alerts. Also I'm not sure these are legal in Germany, so the feature may have been disabled during the first drives there.
Thank you for such a prompt response. Isn’t it funny how the likes of Waze and Google can have these types of alerts via CarPlay and Android auto but a car manufacturer chosen feature partner can’t have them 🤔
Again, it may be market specific. Google, Waze, TomTom have to comply with local regulations, so if speed camera warnings are illegal in a given market, they will not show up as soon as you cross the border. Similarly Google StreetView is mostly unavailable in Germany. Only some areas were covered, before privacy laws banned further expansion. And then there are general CSR considerations. Some carmakers may choose not to add a feature such as speed camera warnings, because they feel responsible for the wellbeing of communities, etc.
I'm currently looking at used CX-60s PHEV and Diesel/Petrol Hybrids. I have done a good 100km test drive for all 3 variants for the Homura trim. My only issue is the mileage. Test drive was done with a good mix of city, B-roads and autobahn. The PHEV at full battery couldn't achieve anything below 8.8L/100km. The Petrol hybrid could do at best 7.5L/100km. The diesel on the other hand did very well at 5.5-6.0L/100Km. As for the prices for with mileage between 15-20k km on it. The PHEV/Petrol hybrid are going for 42k-46k€ but the diesel never goes below 50k. does this mean the Diesel is more desirable out of the 3? Mind you the second hand units I'm looking at are either demonstration vehicles or a jahreswagon. With all the flak diesel is getting, I would have expected it to be the cheaper on but no! It's atually the more expensive one. How is it in your area?
Hi Marek, What was the fuel economy? "much more" the WLTP didn't help. I am between this The X-Trail and old Skoda Kodiaq TDI. Diesel is best for me but tax in UK is prohibitive compared to the CX60. I drive 200-300 miles per day, so I love the diesel economy.
During launch events like this one I can't get a realistic number. Generally speaking PHEVs never achieve the claimed 1-2 liters per 100 km, because the WLTP test is very short.
@@MarekDrivesENG Well Just ordered an Homura with convenience and driver assistance.. MPG 🤞arctic White, black wheels and mirrors etc. hope it looks as good as the vid
Mazda taking too long to get the CX-70 available in the U.S. market. Slightly larger and better than the 60? By the time they get done their competitors will have upped their game again. Already, I've read that the seats are not that comfortable compared to Euro competitors.
I'm not sure which competitors were taken into account. Mazda will probably not offer seats with as many adjustment settings, as those found optionally on Audi, BMW or Mercedes.
Disagree. CX60/70/80/90 are all RWD-bias along with a longitudinal powertrain layout. This is a huge, time-consuming engineering development shift from the current FWD-biased CX9 and none of its current direct competitors such as Toyota Highlander/Venza, Honda Pilot/Passport, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, etc.(except Ford Explorer) use a RWD-biased layout/platform like the CX60/70/80/90. Hell, even the Lexus RX(let alone NX), Acura MDX and Audi Q5 use FWD-biased platform layout.
Very nice car indeed but nothing to tempt me from my excellent Kia Sorento 4wd diesel with wet8 speed DCT automatic which has averaged 38mpg over many thousands of miles, almost all on Welsh coast roads, so up and down across valleys and much traffic. On several longer journeys at a fast pace it has achieved 42mpg UK. Plenty of power and torque. I’m sure that the Mazda will be just as good but I doubt whether it will be significantly better.
The car just looks ungainly. It's as if they couldn't agree on the design. It looks too upright and narrow from the front, the headlights are too small
@@MarekDrivesENG Yep, I just think it's a bit ungainly and chunky. I'm also sick of seeing SUVs everywhere and would love an updated, sleek new Mazda6.
I disagree with most comments. It's a good looking car.
Better looking than all Toyota.
@@CMCJJTI'd say a '98 Supra is better looking and I'm driving a CX60
I have one. A Mazda cx-60 PHEV. I love it. My wife has a new Q5 black edition and likes my car better. Mazda have upped there game with this car.
Always room for improvement but it’s now 100% in luxury SUV market.
If you’re looking for a luxury suv this has to be on your list of potentials. Excellent car!
And while I remember.
I drive roughly 60-70 miles per day. Last time I checked my MPG dash info it stated I am getting 94.4 mpg.
For this you really do have to charge it every time it’s sitting in the driveway.
Yes, the CX-60 looks great. The PHEV would work best for me.
I don't think it's far fetched to say the interior is that of a an Audi/other Euro's. I think this is nicer than a lot of Audi's tbh. This is on the level of Mercedes and Genesis imho for interior premiumness/design.
Love the interior. Better than audi plastics. Exterior wise, got to go with the cx5
Fair enough!
I wish the cx 50 here in the states had this interior.
Audi interior is plastic? Which fool world you live in
The center stack need to be improved though.
as a recent Mazda convert (CX5 ) I understand, the CX5 is a really good looking car, but I have to say pick the right colour, combined with the "Black chrome" and the CX 60 is simply stunning and on top of that standing next to it it has .....PRESENCE!!! it feels every inch PREMIUM!! The CX5 has it too but the CX60 is in a whole new league.
In my MHEV 2023 2.0 non-turbo CX-5 Exclusive-Line with DAP, I can feel the battery recuperating the energy at 28 and 18 mph respectively. It happens as I ease off the accelerator and cruising to a stop. It doesn't do it all the time because i-Stop activates when the battery is fully charged at a standstill. The battery does kick in and boost acceleration, it is noticeable and also allows music from wireless Android Auto to be played without the engine started.
I have owned this from 2nd October 2023.
Best feature is the opening sunroof that allows the dumping of accumulated stale air without breathing in outside exhaust fumes. It's done in seconds and can be closed almost immediately.
I love the Jimba Ittai because everything is to hand. I am a disabled driver and the placement of everything feels so natural.
Next, I am looking at getting the CX-60 in Takumi spec and petrol.
I like Mazda, fell upon them by accident and haven't found anything that puts me off them yet.
Love your channel.
It's great to hear you're happy with your choice of car! 👍
Initially I didn't like the exterior, but I liked it with time? The interior however is eye-pleasing. I overall like this car.
Great review. Can’t wait for the CX70 to hit the US😄
I am looking forward to the extended review. Even though I don't really care about SUVs, even less about luxury ones.
Interesting choice of engine layout for these days.
Unfortunately they succumbed to the trend of adding fake exhaust ports...
The car is clearly a new, modern project, daring but with common sense. The sophistication of the chassis is commendable and the courage to bring 6 inliners speaks for itself, meanwhile in the market V8s disappears and 4 inliners are branded prestigiously. I think Mazda should import also the cx 50 & 70 from the US.
I considered this car as a purchase and got interested into it lately. Unsurprisingly your review is the best I saw so far: being just an early bite, I really look forward for the main course. I think the hybrid powertrain could contemplate also a more modern petrol, already in the lineup elsewhere. The way Mazda follows looks akin to Volvo in seeking to raise brand profile from yesteryears stereotypes. And bravo, bravo, bravo..... 👏 BRAVO!
Love the car! Love the design, quality and if you specced it in red…❤❤❤
I had mine delivered a few weeks ago! Love the interior in Takumi trim, and the car looks much better in real life than on video or pictures. But the drivetrain is sometimes quite jerky albeit effective, and i hope this will be inproved in future software updates.
What exact model did you buy and how much did it cost on road?
@@shubhamgoswami5221 Hi! I took Takumi in Metal Gray, and every option available included panoramic sunroof! Whit towbar and wintertires i paid 630000 swedish kronas. That is around 63000 Euros.
@@erikstenquist7577 63000 euros is expensive, what engine is it?
Enjoy it! What is the real world consumption in HEV mode?
Quite sad to hear the powertrain is jerky, very un-mazda.
The CX-5 exterior design with the interior of this cx-60 and that i6 phev system would be GOAT 🐐
Marek you have at last reviewed a good car! The last three all had serious issues like reliability for one! I would love to see an updated Mazda 6 with the quality of the cx60. Well done 👍
this is a car one would buy when loaded with money but wouldn't want to stand out
I ordered one, and am looking forward to its arrival.
This car is so beautiful. Too bad we don’t have it in America.
Not really. Within the nex 18months, the U.S./Canada will get something very very similar stylistically & quality-level wise inside+out in 2 slightly larger packages in the form of 1st the CX90(7 seater) and then later the CX70(5 seater) using exactly the same Mazda platform and drivetrains.
Great review Marek! It sounds like a good car except for that it uses hybrid tech which just doesn’t make sense anymore from both a economical as well as environmental perspective. These things have become dinosaurs and anyone actually purchasing one will be left with a stranded asset ie the residual value will be next to nothing within 3 to 5 years.
Keep up the great reviews!
The CX 60 seems to be placed quality wise between the Toyota Rav4 and Lexus NX.
I wish Mazda kept the round lights on the rear. This design is too ordinary. Everything else is great!
Did a few quotes on it and it was far too expensive.The CX5 is a cracking car but the drive train lets it down… a similar engine in the CX5 would be great!
Like the infotainment, a bit firm suspension though (tested with 20")
Thanks for the great review Marek! As for what you mentioned at the end and from what I've heard, Mazda's intention is to take their whole line up to the premium market. These upcoming offerings (CX-60 and 80) are going to be game changers for the company.
We'll see how that goes. Especially in Europe, where they are in dire need of a proper EV. The quirky runabout MX-30 won't cut it.
Great review! First time viewing your channel. Cheers from the states!
Awesome, thank you!
I guess the only appealing bit for me is the 40/20/40 rear seat split… got to admire Mazda for doing their own thing…
Interesting. I've had three Mazdas but fell out of love with the brand after I bought the current Mazda3. Got rid of the car after 18 months, lots of rattles, software glitches and poor build durability. I had the steering wheel replaced after 15 months. This car looks great and I just might give it a test drive. I'll wait till it's been on the market after 1 year.
No need to buy this. It’s mad expensive for a mazda. For that money you can get a slightly used S-Class, 7 series, A8, A7, A6, A5, X5, X6, GLE maybe an E-class maybe a 5 series… man there’s so many REAL LUXURY choices that I can’t even name them all here.
I drive a new mazda for work. CX-30. Everything you say it’s true. I wouldn’t pay more than 15k more for that.
And this CX-60 cant be worth 60k. They get outplayed by any luxury car at that price.
@@m78881 Your point is correct in my opinion. I replaced it with a 1 year old Mercedes C220d premium plus sport. It only cost me 10k for the upgrade. I drove a brand new CX-30 when my 3 was getting a service. The CX-30 rattled like hell. They are great cars to drive though.
@@MosesKaldor That’s my point. I don’t really think Mazda is a bad car. In my opinion it drives really good (newer models) since they’re focused towards comfort. I’ve driven a brand new Toyota and it felt like a tractor compared to the CX-30 I take to work. But it’s not that good either.
However, the price is really high and really isn’t a “luxury” car. It’s not isolated like one, it does not have that much power and it doesn’t have the quality of a German car. It doesn’t feel like one.
I drove a 2001 BMW 530d (E39) and I can promise you it has better quality than any new Japanese/normal cars. This kind of vehicles should be priced fairly. At max 20K. Mercedes A class can beat the top of the line of Japanese cars in terms of quality.
60K for a Mazda it’s insane. However considers paying that, should first test drive any of the cars I’ve listed above in my previous comment.
Cheers.
Thanks once again for the excellent review Marek. I think Mazda has done a great job with this, and it'll really shake up the premium SUV market.
I'm not sure about the exterior design language though, I think the likes of the CX-5 and CX-30 do a better job. I much prefer the curvy look over this squared off version.
I'm hoping Mazda see the error of their ways and make a sedan and wagon based on this platform. Combined with that interior design it'll definitely take the fight to the Germans.
Mazda also used to have the Xedos luxury brand for a while. I remember the Xedos 6, 9 and 12.
Yeah, they couldn't decide what was what. Xedos, Eunos and Amati for a short while.
I think that this would be my new car
Very nice! It's out of my price range but like it a lot!
I'm not sure you know much about cars. I test-drove the diesel version of this car yesterday. The power, interior design, and exterior appearance are impressive. It felt great driving on flat roads. However, the road noise was quite loud when driving over coarse chip at speed. It's not a quiet highway cruiser; instead, it's loud and boomy. The suspension feels cheap and doesn't effectively absorb bumps or road imperfections. Additionally, there was a small rattle in the dashboard. Overall, I would not recommend this car yet, but I'd like to one day, after Mazda do the engineering properly, and address the asking price. Its unresolved.
Yes, their diesel is terrible.
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Just ordered one with 3.3 l petrol engine and AWD Azami trim
fantastična mazda
I was testing the car today with Takumi interior. Very interesting car, feels like fun to drive. It feels more like rear-wheel driven car when you change to sport-mode and push the pedal. Controls are bit old-fashioned compared to Volvo XC-60T8 which I have now.But they work nice. Seats are missing leg support (I am 1,94 cm) and is clearly weaker than Volvos seats. Drivetrain was sometimes bit weird. Quality impression was very good. It will be one of alternatives for the next car.
Does any car manufacturer have better seats than Volvo?
@@roberthamilton1301 Citroen
@@roberthamilton1301 Never sat in either, but I hear Nissan's "Zero Gravity" (I think that's what they're called) seats are very comfortable
Because of your review I have placed an order. 👍
Congrats!
And if anything goes wrong you can blame me :)
@@MarekDrivesENG ....to be fair this is my ninth Mazda.
In that case I failed to dissuade you :)
It’s quite a good alternative to a BMW X3, considering that the CX-60 is a RWD based D-SUV like the X3. However, I don’t appreciate the fake quad exhausts (similar to the ones used in VW R Line vehicles).
And fun fact: in North America, they will be getting the wider CX-70, which will likely use a RWD based platform.
We will also be getting the cx9 replacement the cx90. Both will be rwd based. The cx70 will be a two row suv the same size as the cx9 and the cx90 will be the bigger three row. Cx90 will have a 6 cylinder turbo engine with hybrid setup, or so I heard. The cx70 will be a four cylinder hybrid, hopefully.
@@kevinW826 In Europe we will get the CX80 instead of the CX90. It will be RWD based too.
And I think it would be logical for the CX70 to use the same PHEV powertrain as the CX60, plus the 6cyl gas engines.
I like that Mazda seems to go against the current! :)
When you get it for a longer period, please test the real world consumption in HEV mode. I think PHEV tend to run a lot in this mode, just because they can, and if you live in an apartment not a house, you might skip some runs to charging stations. Also on longer trips you won't stop every 50 km to charge :)
Another fine informative review.
Glad you think so!
Thanks for the video 👍
My pleasure!!
Marek, any chance of reviewing the Diesel version in the near future? Or if you have some experience with it, would you recommend it? I have no possibility to get a PHEV but I love the CX-60 overall. Thanks
Perfect suv
I like the car! The only thing that's stopping me is the streting wheel ratio I can live with all the rest.
Yeah, that is a bummer. But it turns around like a Golf.
I really like Mazdas and am currently driving my second 6, and while i find this interesting, i overall don't like "SUVs" or hybrids.
I only like manual petrol saloons and sports cars and still most want a manual petrol fourth gen 6! :D .
Good review. I feel like the background music is way too loud, though. It would've been a lot better to listen to those physical buttons instead, as far as I'm concerned.
A good looking car, lovely premium interior. I really like Mazda. But it is so expensive. I am wondering about the future of more affordable mazda 3 & cx30. Will they be available as phev? Please don’t mention mx30 🤦
11:27 Those headlights remind me of Ford F150, but are less square. Mazda is known fora coop with Ford for a long time. Mazda always constructed their cars with US market in mind, other coutries just got slightly rebuild US models.
Stunning car, had a shot in one, while buying my CX5 (after defection from Toyota) but when the 3.3D awd hit's the UK market, it's gonna be very very very hard to say no???😁 maybe impossible ???🤣
Nice car, but really i am much more interested in the new inline 6 3L skyactive X they are going to bring for it and what other non-suv cars will be built on that platform. A sportscar with the inline 6 and/or Mazda 6 would be awesome.
Great review Marek 😊
Mazda already moved upmarket the entire brand and lineup, like the VW brand did in the late 1990's with the intriduction of then new Gold and Passat which were much higher quality than the models they replaced. You can say that Mazda today is a Semi-Premium brand (like SAAB, Lancia were).
Marek, in case you are going to do some acceleration tests, do not only measure the acceleration in sport mode. As the results in off road mode might surprise you :)
I usually do Normal and Sport. Sometimes there's no difference. It's Sport, ESP off, Launch Control (if available) that does what the manufacturer claims.
@@MarekDrivesENG Try the off road mode this time as well. It makes the CX60 a lot faster than claimed figures and also faster than in sport mode
Will do. Thanks for the tip.
It looks perfect for Europe’s narrow roads. But it looks weird being so long and narrow? How does Mazda manage to get design so so close to good looking and somehow hit it with the “ugly stick” in the last 10pc. This one’s bound for Australia too but “strooth” it’s ugly in the front. And it’s expensive! It’s still just a Mazda (not a bad thing) after all. Perhaps it’s got a good personality?
I have a CX5, and this seems like a tamed style/version of it appearance wise. Shame they did not add look changes that make it look more futuristic.
I was hoping it would look much sportier to compete with the Porsche Macan. Hopefully, the U.S. CX-70 will have improved trans software. I know they say it's supposed to be a bit larger than the 60.
What gorgeous interior, you'd have to buy a Bentley to get anything nicer
Genius Gv70 Is nicer in my opinion
I really want to like Mazda. Their interior design team is doing a great job. The exterior designers though seem to be asleep at the wheel. The MX5 is sharp, and the newest CX50 is nice enough ....but seriously Mazda, move on from the fake vents and your old design themes.
And their marketing team creating all of these new vehicles CX50, CX60, CX70, CX80, CX90? Really? Is the CX60 the CX70 coming here? And CX3, CX5, CX9? CX30? No serious full BEV yet? I think, the lack of PHEV and being between luxury and regular OEM status has hurt them. Look over at hapless Mitsubishi. Even they figured out the Outlander PHEV. Good EV range, good sized box SUX = gov't rebate, and big sales.
We don't have a PHEV from Mazda here yet. And I'm not sure when one is coming. Thanks for the review Marek!!
AFAIK 50/70 is NA spec, 60/80 EU spec. I don't know about the rest of the world. And with Volvo's XC double digit crossovers Mazda's naming scheme is somewhat confusing.
@@MarekDrivesENG Well the CX50 is sharp but no hybrid. In Canada now, the gov't gives 5k to PHEVs that give more than 50km of EV range. Lexus NX 450h gets it. Outlander will get it. Most of the Kia, Hyundai PHEVs get it. Volvo V60 T8 PHEV gets it. I think the PHEV has become really popular here. That way people can avoid the full BEV. Boy the price increases of the full BEVs have been crazy. ID4 4500 dollars, Mach E 6-8k, Model Y 14k...
It's only a touch screen when you are in park.
3,3 liter diesels with 200 and 254 hp will be more interesting when they comes
Very interesting review. If I understood it correctly doesn’t have the option of “one pedal driving” for quicker regen (I.e. the Volvo XC60 plug-in can be driven in “b” mode)
I later found out there is a stronger regen setting in the infotainment system, but I was told it's not one pedal driving strong. Also, accessing it through an on-screen menu, rather than having a button on the dash means you're not likely to take full advantage of it.
Does the CX60 have regenerative breaks and how well do they work? Thanks Marek and keep the good work
It does, but I discovered that later, after I recorded the video, so I have no idea, how effective they are. Apparently the regen braking setting is somewhere in the infotainment menu.
@@MarekDrivesENG thx! Would you recommend the car in comparison with other phev’s? I ask you because I made the test drive with it and I loved it,but I don’t have much experience in compared it with others manufacturers
At the moment I wouldn't recommend a PHEV at all, because IMO its the worst of both worlds. You need to charge it regularly and cheaply (i.e. preferably at home or at work), but unless your commute is no more than 3/4 of the claimed range (half to be on the safe side), you're not taking full advantage of it on daily basis. I know some people make it work, and fill up their PHEVs with petrol twice a year, but it really needs to fit their daily lives.
Also, these days you're probably not getting benefits/incentives, like you would on an EV.
Forget performance. BMW PHEVs are crap at being PHEVs, but they deliver performance. This Mazda may have 300-something hp, but it's still a family hauler.
@@MarekDrivesENG Tank you!
I just don't understand why do all recent Mazda cars ignore the rear passengers... The space and (not enough) light for them is just ridiculous. I expected CX60 to be a bit better but obviously not. And even if CX80 will get it right, it will likely be way over my budget :-)
Most cars are driven with the back seats empty, even the ones with five doors, when they have passengers in the back they will probably be kids, they don’t need that much space
@@duca8063 I agree with you. But I'm one of the few who drive with 4+ people on board for most of the time :-) And it is just weird that 50k+ EUR SUV with large body offers the same or smaller space as much smaller compact cars.
@@TheJirator You can opt for a panoramic roof to lighten things at the back
The back space in CX-60 is decent. Not great but depending on the technology of the car and its dimensions, compromises always have to be made. Still, most of the time it is unused and/or occupied by kids. Even adults can travel just fine in it, perhaps not as comfortable as some other cars but not terrible by any means. I think people might lose some fat instead of complaining about cars not becoming buses to fit them inside.
Nice video, thank you! Do you happen to know who is behind Mazda’s Sat Nav? Is it still a Tom Tom partnership and if so do they alert you for safety cameras etc?
AFAIK it's still TomTom. Not sure about speed camera alerts. Also I'm not sure these are legal in Germany, so the feature may have been disabled during the first drives there.
Thank you for such a prompt response. Isn’t it funny how the likes of Waze and Google can have these types of alerts via CarPlay and Android auto but a car manufacturer chosen feature partner can’t have them 🤔
Again, it may be market specific. Google, Waze, TomTom have to comply with local regulations, so if speed camera warnings are illegal in a given market, they will not show up as soon as you cross the border. Similarly Google StreetView is mostly unavailable in Germany. Only some areas were covered, before privacy laws banned further expansion.
And then there are general CSR considerations. Some carmakers may choose not to add a feature such as speed camera warnings, because they feel responsible for the wellbeing of communities, etc.
I think japan has a version with brown interior. Which for me looks better than the white takumi.
I'm currently looking at used CX-60s PHEV and Diesel/Petrol Hybrids. I have done a good 100km test drive for all 3 variants for the Homura trim. My only issue is the mileage. Test drive was done with a good mix of city, B-roads and autobahn. The PHEV at full battery couldn't achieve anything below 8.8L/100km. The Petrol hybrid could do at best 7.5L/100km. The diesel on the other hand did very well at 5.5-6.0L/100Km. As for the prices for with mileage between 15-20k km on it. The PHEV/Petrol hybrid are going for 42k-46k€ but the diesel never goes below 50k. does this mean the Diesel is more desirable out of the 3? Mind you the second hand units I'm looking at are either demonstration vehicles or a jahreswagon. With all the flak diesel is getting, I would have expected it to be the cheaper on but no! It's atually the more expensive one. How is it in your area?
I cannot find any in the UK, The dealers said they don't have it.
I want the inline 6 diesel AWD and/or the inline 6 petrol AWD. Is there any update on the release and/or the reveal date of them?
Diesel should be available in Q1 2023, petrol later.
Hi Marek,
What was the fuel economy?
"much more" the WLTP didn't help.
I am between this The X-Trail and old Skoda Kodiaq TDI.
Diesel is best for me but tax in UK is prohibitive compared to the CX60.
I drive 200-300 miles per day, so I love the diesel economy.
During launch events like this one I can't get a realistic number.
Generally speaking PHEVs never achieve the claimed 1-2 liters per 100 km, because the WLTP test is very short.
@@MarekDrivesENG Well Just ordered an Homura with convenience and driver assistance.. MPG 🤞arctic White, black wheels and mirrors etc. hope it looks as good as the vid
The ground clearance, is it still and SUV or considered mini-Van?
I've been seeing all the inline 6 news but have yet to see a video on one.
There aren't any, because they are going into production now.
@@MarekDrivesENG I'm excited on how it performs, Mazda has been saving too much rnd by not making more than 4 cylinder engines.
Very pleased to know apple car play and android auto will be touch screen! Also that price point is over kill for a Mazda!
Nice car, looks like pragmatic choice for normal wealthier people.
I'd like it for 45keur, very much!
Technically this is a new CX 5 given back the old name CX 70.
Mazda taking too long to get the CX-70 available in the U.S. market. Slightly larger and better than the 60? By the time they get done their competitors will have upped their game again. Already, I've read that the seats are not that comfortable compared to Euro competitors.
I'm not sure which competitors were taken into account. Mazda will probably not offer seats with as many adjustment settings, as those found optionally on Audi, BMW or Mercedes.
Disagree. CX60/70/80/90 are all RWD-bias along with a longitudinal powertrain layout. This is a huge, time-consuming engineering development shift from the current FWD-biased CX9 and none of its current direct competitors such as Toyota Highlander/Venza, Honda Pilot/Passport, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, etc.(except Ford Explorer) use a RWD-biased layout/platform like the CX60/70/80/90. Hell, even the Lexus RX(let alone NX), Acura MDX and Audi Q5 use FWD-biased platform layout.
A better version of the f pace
Nice car ... But too low to the ground
When is the 3.3 diesel coming?
Q1 2023.
That white cloth trim on the dash is a big mistake, it will turn brown around the push start button like around the arsehole
lol he lifts the cover and there's a shoe box motor there
Why are you not talking about gearbox transmission!!!
What would you like to know?
@@MarekDrivesENG
How many gear speed?
It’s CVT?
8 speed automatic without a torque converter. There's a multi-plate clutch instead to transmit directly the torque of the engine and electric motor.
@@MarekDrivesENG
Thank you for your kind information.. and by the way it’s excellent review for the car
Very nice car indeed but nothing to tempt me from my excellent Kia Sorento 4wd diesel with wet8 speed DCT automatic which has averaged 38mpg over many thousands of miles, almost all on Welsh coast roads, so up and down across valleys and much traffic. On several longer journeys at a fast pace it has achieved 42mpg UK. Plenty of power and torque. I’m sure that the Mazda will be just as good but I doubt whether it will be significantly better.
It will be far more reliable at least....
Agreed regarding the steering! Way too slow/stiff. How/why did they make it that way???
It's very maneuverable. 11 m turning circle is compact car territory.
Why not available in the US 😭
You've got the CX-50, 70 and 90, which we don't get here.
Couldn't tell from the video. but it looks like the rear seats don't lay flat; just like the CX-5. Disappointing for sure.
The car just looks ungainly. It's as if they couldn't agree on the design. It looks too upright and narrow from the front, the headlights are too small
I suspect they had to make place for the bigger grille, because of towing/cooling.
The diesel will break down more then u drive it
That front end is hideous. They should of kept the same front end design Honda copied on the MDX.
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Sorry, Mazda, that's a nope. The proportions are all wrong, and I'm not keen on the Skyactive engineering. Great review, as ever, Marek.
It does look a bit like a large estate. Maybe because of the lower ground clearance.
@@MarekDrivesENG Yep, I just think it's a bit ungainly and chunky. I'm also sick of seeing SUVs everywhere and would love an updated, sleek new Mazda6.
Looks great Inside, not so good outside, right?
@@Ambienfinity they don't sell
@@TheAllMightyGodofCod Yep, absolutely.
No spare wheel no party
video editing is dizzying...switches from guy talking to video about car then to ghy talking to driving...there is no flow to the presentation
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3.3 L diesel… sooo 2022… not.
Mazda has always delivered cars 10-20 years too old. Very nice inside but why make such a big hood.
I don't like the pig snout/nose design
Why can’t Mazda at least make an effort to make their SUV’s more boxy? Same old egg shape that compromises cargo space.
That's so fking stupid. This is "eco"? Huge, heavy and consuming tons of petrol (phev battery is just for few km).
50.000 Euros? Thank you,but No
😂😂😂
I THINK THIS LOOKS MEGA. BUT AT 60K? IT'S TOO MUCH FOR A MAZDA. GO WITH A JAGUAR F-PACE INSTEAD.
The design is awful!
Boring car
Its plain ugly from the outside
62k dollars.. yikes