The much-anticipated CX-60 is the apex of Mazda’s many years of experience, and offers the perfect balance between beauty, performance, and functionality.
In 2020 Mazda Motor Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary, and with the new CX-60 it’s easy to see why the brand appeals to so many customers around the world.
The all-new Mazda CX-60 represents everything that Mazda has built into its DNA over the last century, from outstanding exterior and interior design to the finest Japanese craftsmanship, the latest innovations in human-centric technologies and powertrains.
Cabin and load space
The all-new Mazda CX-60 is 4 745 mm long, 1 890 mm wide and 1 680 mm high, and has a 11.7 metre turning circle (wall-to-wall diameter). Its 2 870 mm wheelbase offers spacious accommodation for all occupants, as well as generous load space.
The Mazda CX-60 cabin has ample width, offering 1 504 mm of shoulder room in the front seats (44 mm more than the CX-5), and 1 441 mm in the rear seats (50 mm more than the CX-5). The rear seats offer enough legroom for passengers to sit with their legs straight instead of needing to twist their lower body – even those with a large physique can maintain a comfortable and stable posture whilst seated.
Including under-floor storage, the Mazda CX-60 has a 570-litre load space capacity, increasing to 1 148 litres with the rear seats folded flat and 1 726 litres when loaded to the ceiling.
The width of the tailgate opening has been increased to 1 082 mm (35 mm wider than the CX-5) and the height of the opening is 758 mm.
The Mazda CX-60 Individual is equipped with a hands-free powered tailgate activated by sensors under the rear bumper. The tailgate can be both opened and closed by users even when both hands are full. The CX-60 Dynamic is equipped with a power liftgate.
Driver personalisation system
The ground-breaking Mazda Driver Personalisation System on the CX-60 will recognise the occupant of the driver’s seat and automatically adjust the surroundings – seat position, steering wheel, mirrors, HUD, even the sound and climate control settings – to fit their physique as well as their personal preferences.
Once saved, the vehicle will automatically adjust the relevant saved settings and welcome that driver back into the vehicle. Facial recognition is used to identify the current driver.
The system can adjust preferences for well over 200 settings, including functionality that supports entry and exit by automatically sliding the steering wheel and seats out of the way so that the driver can easily enter and exit the vehicle, and the next driver will have ease of entry.
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
The driver’s cockpit area features three main instrument displays: a full 12 inch TFT-LCD driver’s instrument display, a large window Head-up Display (HUD) and a 12.3 inch infotainment centre display.
In addition to driving assist modes and warning displays, the centre display also supports the Driver Personalisation System (detailed above) to optimise visibility.
Mazda Connect with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
The Mazda CX-60 features the latest version of Mazda Connect, which includes enhancements such as a quicker start-up, improved image and sound quality, and a free word search function that lets users search for destinations by entering a combination of keywords.
The system supports Android Auto via USB and wireless Apple CarPlay as part of the CX-60’s standard equipment, to ensure a convenient user experience with smart phone integration.
Audio systems
The Mazda CX-60 features an enhanced version of the Mazda Harmonic Acoustics system. The size of the front cowl side woofers has been increased from three litres to 4.8 by using part of the vehicle frame to house them.
The front cowl side woofers are located in a space in the sides of the front cowl, created by pushing the front tyre housing further forward to achieve ideal driving position ergonomics. The outer shell of the woofer box is used to reinforce the part of the vehicle frame to which it is welded. As a result, the Mazda CX-60 audio system has a greater bass dynamic range and higher quality sound reproduction.
Audio quality is further enhanced using MSR NR (Master Sound Revive Noise Reduction) technology, which removes shot noise (background electronic noise) included in digital audio sources – a first-ever in car audio.
Bose Premium Sound System
The Mazda CX-60’s 12-speaker Bose sound system (CX-60 Individual) is unique in both its design and performance. It takes the Bose BassMatch engineering approach to the next level, providing a powerful listening experience with deep, low-frequency impact for all occupants.
Located under the right-hand front seat, the heart of the system is a Bose digital amplifier with nine channels of custom equalisation and digital signal processing, including Bose Centrepoint 2 surround sound technology, Bose SurroundStage processing and Bose AudioPilot 2 noise-compensation technology.
Hill Descent Control
The CX-60 comes standard with Mazda’s Hill Descent Control that supports safe downhill driving on steep slopes with slippery, rough surfaces such as off-road terrain.
The system constantly monitors tyre rotation and uses this information to precisely control brake fluid pressure and stabilise vehicle movement, automatically keeping the car at a constant speed without the driver needing to use the brakes.
In the event the wheels should slip when driving downhill with Hill Descent Control activated, ABS will automatically take control of the brakes. Once ABS is deactivated, HDC once again maintains the set descent speed.
HDC is operational at speeds of three to 20 km/h. It switches to standby at speeds of 20 to 30 km/h so that it can resume control at any time the vehicle returns to the operational speed range. At speeds of over 30 km/h, the system switches off automatically.
See-through View
Mazda’s 360° View Monitor uses a four-camera system that covers all sides of the vehicle to display a bird’s-eye view of the car from above on the centre display, as well as a choice of front, rear and left or right-side views.
The Mazda CX-60 adds See-Through View as a further evolution of the 360° View Monitor functionality. It displays an image on the screen that seemingly allows the driver to see through the front and rear corners of the body panels from their viewpoint, making it easier to spot objects obscured by the vehicle’s bodywork.
This helps the driver remain fully aware of surrounding conditions when driving slowly in tight spaces, such as parking lots and narrow alleys.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) automatically maintains the appropriate vehicle speed and optimum following distance, even if the vehicle ahead comes to a complete standstill.
Further i-Activesense Systems
The Mazda CX-60 individual is equipped with Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) using cameras to detect vehicles and pedestrians – both by day and at night – and help avoid collisions or mitigate damage in the event one does occur. The system automatically stops or reduces the speed of the car when there is a risk of collision with the vehicle or pedestrian in front.
Other key i-Activsense driver-supporting technologies included as standard across the range include Mazda’s Lane-Keep Assist System and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
Blind Spot Monitoring keeps the driver aware of vehicles approaching when, for example, changing lanes. Its Rear Cross Traffic Alert function monitors the vehicles surroundings when reversing, alerting the driver when it detects vehicles approaching from the sides.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) automatically maintains the appropriate vehicle speed and optimum following distance, even if the vehicle ahead comes to a complete standstill.
Further standard active safety equipment includes ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), a Traction Control System (TCS), an Emergency Stop Signaling System (ESS), Hill Hold Assist (HLA), and automatic headlamps which illuminate about 30 minutes before sunset, making it easier for pedestrians and other cars to notice the vehicle.
Frontal impact protection
- Firstly, the multi-path structure efficiency absorbs energy through three separate load paths – main, upper, and lower – to soften the impact on occupants and minimise cabin deformation.
- Secondly, the axial compression frame doubles energy absorption efficiency whilst contributing to both space and weight savings.
- Thirdly, the framework is designed to be as straight as possible.
These technologies not only ensure the Mazda CX-60 has outstanding forward collision resistance, but also support its design by contributing to a short front overhang of only 850mm.
Rear impact protection
The Mazda CX-60 is designed to absorb twice as much rear impact energy as the current CX-5. To date, Mazda vehicles have absorbed energy by the bending and deformation of the rear frame.
However, the Mazda CX-60 uses axial deformation of the rear side frame to absorb double the energy. At the same time, the thickness of the side frame has been reduced to effect further weight saving.
Local range and pricing
The Mazda CX-60 will be available in two automatic variants:
Mazda CX-60 2.5L Dynamic – R739 800
Mazda CX-60 2.5L AWD Individual – R844 500
Both are powered by the same 2.5l engine delivering 141kW of power and 261Nm of torque and driven by an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
