Mazda CX-60: what the critics say
This 3.3-litre, six-cylinder diesel won’t appeal to every driver
The CX-60 launched last year with just a plug-in hybrid, said Top Gear Magazine. Now it has added a 3.3-litre diesel with 48V mild hybrid assistance to the line-up, and a 3.0-litre petrol version is due next year.
The PHEV weighs a hefty two tonnes, but with a total of 323bhp, it can do 0-62mph in 5.8 secs and it has a 124mph top speed. The 197bhp (RWD) or 251bhp (AWD) diesels can do 0-62mph in 6.4 and 7.4 secs respectively.
The Japanese firm’s all-new 3.3-litre, six-cylinder diesel won’t appeal to every driver, said The Daily Telegraph. It is remarkably economical thanks to cutting-edge technology: the 197bhp, two-wheel drive version achieves 56.5mpg; the 251bhp four-wheel drive model 53.3mpg. But alas, it is underwhelming on the road, with a sluggish automatic gearbox and sloppy suspension that make it feel a bit wooden.
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It’s a shame the CX-60 isn’t great to drive, as with a quality cabin and generous standard kit, it should be a contender in the premium, mid-size SUV class, said Auto Express. Inside the comfy, quality cabin, “the fit and finish is seriously impressive”. There’s plenty of room front and back, and a generous 570-litre boot. The infotainment setup uses a click-wheel instead of a touchscreen, which can be a bit of a faff. Price: from £45,300.
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