The Mazda CX-60 is a midsize crossover SUV. For the Philippine market, this two-row model has two variants: the Turbo-D Sport 3.3 AWD AT (Diesel) and the Turbo 3.3 AWD AT (Gasoline). These are offered at prices of Php 2,890,000 and Php 2,790,000 respectively.
Size-wise, the CX-60 is 4,754mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1,680mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,870mm and a ground clearance of 175mm.
This model has two engine options. The first is a diesel model that uses a 3.3-liter turbocharged HEV inline-6 engine that can make up to 251 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque. The gasoline version meanwhile, is also a 3.3-liter HEV inline-6 mill. It can then generate up to 280 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. Both trims then get an eight-speed transmission.
Locally, the Mazda CX-60 competes against the likes of the Hyundai Palisade, GAC GS8, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Ford Explorer, etc.
Launch
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 was launched for the Philippine market on June 2023. It gets two variants. There’s a 3.3-liter turbodiesel version and a 3.3-liter turbocharged gasoline version. Both are hybrids, and their prices range from Php 2,790,000 to Php 2,890,000.
Exterior
Found on the exterior of the CX-60 are a number of features that makes this crossover stand out. This includes a black-colored grille, chrome fittings and exhaust garnishes, and a set of 20-inch wheels.
Both trims of the CX-60 then come standard with adaptive LED headlamps with auto leveling & on/off functions. Also present are LED daytime running lamps, and LED rear combination lamps.
Also present on the CX-60 are rain-sensing wipers, a panoramic sunroof, a power liftgate, and power-folding side mirrors.
Interior
Step inside the CX-60 and one will be greeted by a cabin with room for up to five occupants. Starting with the front cabin, available are a 10-way power adjustable driver and front passenger seats. Likewise present for the driver is a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a heads-up display, a driver personalization system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, etc.
All the seats of the CX-60 are wrapped with leather. The second row then comes with a 40:20:40 split-fold function, as well as center armrests.
Keeping everyone cool inside the vehicle is a dual-zone climate control system.
Tech & Safety
Providing entertainment for those on board the CX-60 is a 12.3-inch central touchscreen. This headunit supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Powering up one’s devices is then made easy thanks to a wireless charging pad. The said speaker is then linked to a 12-piece Bose sound system.
For safety, the CX-60 gets new technologies like the See-Through view, an improvement of the brand’s 360-degree view monitor. It also comes with blind spot monitoring with vehicle exit alert, hill descent control, lane keep assist, and lane departure warning. Long drives are then made easy thanks to a radar cruise control system.
Engine
Under the hood of the CX-60 is a 3.3-liter inline-6 hybrid turbocharged engine. There are two versions of this: gasoline and diesel.
For the turbodiesel, it can make up to 251 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque. The gasoline mill meanwhile can generate up to 280 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. For both versions, power is then sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox.