Mazda CX-60
The Mazda CX-60 is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Mazda since 2022. It is the first vehicle to use Mazda's rear- and all-wheel drive platform with longitudinal engine layout categorised as Large Product Group, which includes a line-up of straight-six engines. It is also the first Mazda vehicle to feature a plug-in hybrid option.
The CX-60 is marketed in Europe, Japan, Australia and several other markets, while North America receives the CX-70, which is essentially a CX-90 without third row seating. By size, it is larger than the CX-5 and smaller than the CX-9. It is comparable in size to the CX-50, and wider but shorter in length than the CX-8.
Background
The CX-60 was revealed on 8 March 2022 as part of Mazda's newly established "Large Product Group", which includes a line-up of larger vehicles using rear- and all-wheel drive layout. Due to the switch to the rear-wheel drive-based layout with longitudinal engine, Mazda is positioning the model upmarket towards vehicles from the more premium segment. Mazda Australia executive, Vinesh Bhindi, described it as a "technical tour de force" and a "step change for Mazda".The model is a two-row vehicle which uses rear-biased, full-time all-wheel drive marketed as "i-Activ AWD" which is standard in most markets. By adopting a longitudinal engine layout, the front suspension of the CX-60 feature a double wishbone setup, while the rear gets an independent multi-link suspension.
Ceremony of the mass production of the CX-60 was held in late April 2022 in Japan, at Mazda Hofu Plant No. 2 in the Yamaguchi Prefecture. According to Mazda, production of the CX-60 for the European market began on March 15.
Equipment
The driver cockpit area is equipped with three displays, consisting of a full TFT LCD instrument cluster, a window head-up display and a 12.3-inch Mazda Connect centre display without touchscreen functionality; the display can be operated through a "command control" knob.The CX-60 is equipped with Driver Personalisation System which comprises three functions. The first function is an automatic driving position guide that uses a camera to detect the position of the driver's eyes and estimates the driver's height, then automatically adjusts the seat, steering wheel, head-up display and side mirrors accordingly. Automatic setting restoration uses facial recognition to determine which user is driving, then matches it with adjustments and settings stored in the vehicle including the driving position, audio and AC. The system can store settings for up to six people, plus guests. The last function is an ingress/egress assistance that slides the steering wheel and seat automatically when the driver is entering or exiting the vehicle.
The vehicle also features Kinematic Posture Control system which gently applies the brakes to the inside rear wheel to contain body roll.
Markets
Asia
Cambodia
The CX-60 was launched in Cambodia in May 2023, offered in the entry-level Evolve variant powered by a 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol engine with rear-wheel drive. For the 2026 model year, the Cambodian lineup was updated to the SE trim, with all-wheel drive became standard.Indonesia
The CX-60 was launched in Indonesia on 26 July 2023, with two trim levels: Elite and Kuro Edition. Both trims are powered by a 3.3L e-Skyactiv-G mild hybrid petrol with standard all-wheel-drive. The Pro trim which uses the 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol standard with all-wheel drive was added in July 2024. The entry-level Sport trim which uses the 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol standard with rear-wheel drive was added in July 2025.Japan
The CX-60 for the Japanese market was detailed in April 2022. It is offered with four powertrains, consisting of the base Skyactiv-G 2.5L petrol, Skyactiv-D 3.3L diesel, e-Skyactiv D 3.3 diesel mild hybrid, and a 2.5 petrol plug-in hybrid. Two-wheel drive is available for the 25S and XD.Malaysia
The CX-60 was previewed in Malaysia at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show in December 2024, with pre-orders began in June 2025, and was launched in Malaysia on 3 September 2025. It is available in the sole 2.5 2WD High variant powered by the 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol with rear-wheel drive.Philippines
The CX-60 was launched in the Philippines in June 2023, with two variants: the mild hybrid petrol 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo and the mild hybrid diesel 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo-D Sport.Singapore
The CX-60 was launched in Singapore by Eurokars on 21 July 2023, in the sole variant powered by a 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol.Taiwan
The CX-60 was launched in Taiwan on 31 October 2023, with four variants: 25S Elite, 25S Elite Plus, 25S AWD Exclusive, and 33T AWD Exclusive Sport. It is offered with two powertrains: Skyactiv-G 2.5L petrol and a 3.3L e-Skyactiv-G mild hybrid petrol, with all-wheel drive standard on the latter powertrain. In November 2024, the CX-60 line-up was updated for the 2025 model year which saw the introduction of a new Starry Blue exterior color option and equipment changes.Europe
The CX-60 was available in Europe from April 2022 in the sole powertrain, the 2.5L e-Skyactiv PHEV petrol. In July 2022, Mazda introduced two diesel engine options, consisting of the e-Skyactiv D 3.3L diesel mild hybrid with two different tunings labeled as the 200 and 254, producing and, respectively. In this market, the CX-60 is available in four specifications: Prime, Exclusive, Takumi and Homura.Latin America
Chile
The CX-60 was launched in Chile on 16 June 2023, with three trim levels: Prime, Premium and Signature. The Prime trim with the 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol engine, the Premium trim with either the 3.3L e-Skyactiv-G petrol or the e-Skyactiv-D mild hybrid diesel variants, and the Signature trim with the 2.5L e-Skyactiv PHEV petrol.Oceania
Australia
Pricing and specifications of the CX-60 for Australia were announced in November 2022, with sales beginning in June 2023. Three trim levels are available: Evolve, GT, and Azami. Packages include Vision Technology, Luxury, Takumi, and SP; the former two are standard on the Azami grade. Three powertrains are available for each grade: a 3.3L e-Skyactiv-G mild hybrid petrol, a 3.3L e-Skyactiv-D mild hybrid diesel, and a 2.5L e-Skyactiv PHEV petrol, with all wheel drive coming standard for all variants.The PHEV petrol accounted for approximately 40% of pre-orders, while the petrol and diesel made up the rest of the pre-orders in the ratio of 2:1. Targeted monthly sales were set at 500 units.
The CX-60 line-up in Australia was updated in May 2025. The changes include the addition of Pure and Touring trims, the Vision Technology package became standard on the Evolve trim and above, and Mazda address complaints regarding " ride quality and transmission".
In August 2025, the 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol with rear-wheel drive was introduced in Australia for the Pure, Evolve and Touring trims.
New Zealand
The CX-60 was launched alongside the CX-90 in New Zealand in September 2023, with three trim levels available: Touring, Homura and Takami. It is offered with two powertrains: 2.5L e-Skyactiv PHEV petrol and 3.3L e-Skyactiv-D mild hybrid diesel.South Africa
The CX-60 was launched in South Africa on 5 May 2023, with two trim levels: Dynamic and Individual. It is powered by a 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol engine, with all-wheel-drive standard on latter grade. There had been 600 units allocated within the first year of launch.In March 2024, the Takumi grade was added to the line-up, powered by a 3.3L e-Skyactiv-D mild hybrid diesel standard with all-wheel drive.
Powertrain
The petrol plug-in hybrid model was the first variant to be released. It uses the existing 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G engine combined with an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery which resulted in combined outputs of and of torque. It has a towing capacity of with a claimed figure of 5.8 seconds. Electric only mode top speed is. Mazda claimed that the electric-only range is rated at. The 17.8 kWh battery can be charged in just four hours from empty to full, if connected to a normal AC charging socket capable of 220 V power.Other engine options include two newly developed units, which are 3.3-litre e-Skyactiv D diesel and 3.0-litre e-Skyactiv X petrol with Spark Controlled Compression Ignition technology, both are straight six-cylinder units with 48 V mild hybrid system and was released in late 2022 and 2023 respectively. In October 2022, a 3.3-litre Skyactiv-G turbocharged petrol engine was announced for some markets such as Australia, producing.
The diesel engine equipped to the CX-60 features Distribution Controlled Partially Premixed Compression Ignition technology. An egg-shaped combustion chambers would split the premixed air-fuel mixture into two regions inside the piston bowl. It is aimed to achieve cleaner combustion in every engine speeds and providing better fuel efficiency. Mazda claimed that the six-cylinder diesel engine is one of the cleanest diesel engines in the world with a thermal efficiency of over 40 per cent. With this diesel engine, the fuel economy of the CX-60 is rated up to under WLTC standards.
For mild hybrid models, Mazda adopted a 48 V mild hybrid system named the M Hybrid Boost. It consists of a 0.33 kWh lithium-ion battery, an inverter, a DC-to-DC converter and an electric motor/generator rated at and integrated into the transmission. The electric motor supports the engine at low loads and low engine speeds, thus improving efficiency in short distances. The battery can be recharged by the engine or via regenerative braking. If the battery is full, the surplus energy is used to power in-car electrical components.
Every model of the CX-60 is equipped with an 8-speed automatic gearbox with a multi-plate clutch and integrated electric motor/generator which replaces hydraulic converter as an input clutch in order to preserve the cornering performance of a rear-wheel drive system. The placement of the transmission was optimised to minimise the transmission tunnel width, allowing for more ideal pedal and seat placement and larger knee space beside the centre console.
| Type | Model | Engine code | Power | Torque | Electric motor | Battery | Layout | years | ||
| Petrol | Skyactiv-G 2.5 | PY-VPS | I4 | @ 6,000 rpm | @ 3,000 rpm | rowspan="2" | rowspan="2" | 8-speed 8EC-AT automatic | RWD | 2022–present |
| Petrol | Skyactiv-G 2.5 | PY-VPS | I4 | @ 6,000 rpm | @ 3,000 rpm | AWD | - | 8-speed 8EC-AT automatic | - | 2022–present |
| Petrol mild hybrid | e-Skyactiv G 3.3 | H3T | turbo I6 | @ 5,000–6,000 rpm | @ 2,000–3,500 rpm | MR M Hybrid Boost ISG | 0.33 kWh lithium-ion | 8-speed 8EC-AT automatic | AWD | 2022–present |
| Petrol plug-in hybrid | e-Skyactiv PHEV | PY-VPS | I4 | Combined: Engine: @ 6,000 rpm Motor: | Combined: Engine: @ 4,000 rpm Motor: | MS permanent magnet synchronous | 17.8 kWh lithium-ion | 8-speed 8EC-AT automatic | AWD | 2022–present |
| Diesel | e-Skyactiv D 3.3 | T3-VPTS | turbo I6 | @ 4,000–4,200 rpm | @ 1,500–3,000 rpm | rowspan="2" | rowspan="2" | 8-speed 8EC-AT automatic | RWD | 2022–present |
| Diesel | e-Skyactiv D 3.3 | T3-VPTS | turbo I6 | @ 4,000–4,200 rpm | @ 1,500–3,000 rpm | AWD | - | 8-speed 8EC-AT automatic | - | 2022–present |
| Diesel mild hybrid | e-Skyactiv D 3.3 | T3-VPTS | turbo I6 | Engine: @ 3,600–4,200 rpm ----Motor: | Engine: @ 1,400–3,000 rpm ----Motor: | MR M Hybrid Boost ISG | 0.33 kWh lithium-ion | 8-speed 8EC-AT automatic | RWD | 2022–present |
| Diesel mild hybrid | e-Skyactiv D 3.3 | T3-VPTS | turbo I6 | Engine: @ 3,750 rpm ----Motor: | Engine: @ 1,500–2,400 rpm ----Motor: | MR M Hybrid Boost ISG | 0.33 kWh lithium-ion | 8-speed 8EC-AT automatic | AWD | 2022–present |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8-speed 8EC-AT automatic | - | - |