@@alans1313 depends on your definition of better :-) in terms of handling the CX-60 is better. But in terms of ride and ease of use the CX-5. The ride is too firm on the 60 and the safety stuff needs to be better tuned.
@@CarExpertAus I waited for a long time for the cx60 to arrive but after watching so many overseas reviews including your sojourn to Portugal 👍I looked at what I would be getting for the extra $ and when i weighed it all up I bought the cx5 top of the range diesel, to get the same goodies in the cx60 i couldn’t justify the extra $. , 0 to 100 times are not that far apart , fuel consumption is close , if the tow capacities where 3tonne like other 6 cylinder diesel that might have got me over the line. I’m so happy with the cx5 especially after a 2500 Klm road trip over the snowy mountains , terrific car. I certainly applaud Mazda for putting out 6 cylinder vehicles, I will certainly do a couple of test drives at sone stage and you never know I might buy one in a couple of years. Love your channel I watch it often , terrific format Cheers 🍻
@@Paradoxical124 none that will ever be as refined or sound as good as a 6 cylinder. Even the C63 2 litre 4 sounds like a buzzy hair dryer compared to even a normal muted 6 cylinder.
One thing i love about you is that you have a laugh and smile even though testing these cars would probably be a 'routine' job for you. YOu always have a laugh when going fast in reverse. It makes watching this channel really enjoyable and easy to take in. The layout you use each episode to test your cars is supreme! Best out of all the car channels by a country mile! :)
Owner of diesel GT version 1 week+ and totally in love with it. Diesel definitely better than petrol. Agree with Paul regarding I-stop function, can be annoying at times. Otherwise no issues at all. 8.5/10 for me.
would love real world update on fuel consumption after a month or so...i have the cx5 diesel and its about 7 with mixed driving ,,migh update to the cx60 one day,,,wil test driving one soon
Great upmarket look from Mazda. I think they nailed the design both interior and exterior. The only design element I think they missed is the rear wiper design; they should have hidden it under the rear spoiler above the rear glass. Love the technology, the luxury feel, fit and finish. Home run Mazda.
Having owned a few older (mid-2010s) Mazdas they definitely have the luxury feel and good aesthetics, even at the base models. The step up is great for those wanting some extra luxuries but worried about the maintenance of their vehicles, aside from maybe Lexus owners.
@@d.j.z.j I mean when the Skyactiv was progressively rolled out across all the range it offered a fuel saving compared to it's rivals of like 20-30%. Obviously the rivals have caught up with newer engines but still the Skyactiv is pretty on par or better in fuel consumption to this day.
I own the CX5 and its a brilliant car. Arguably the best in its class. I'm waiting for the CX60 to come to our market. I will probably trade in the cx5 and get the cx60.
The diesel engine alone sells it for me. It's amazing. I test drove it. So awesome! It's significantly cheaper than an equivalent GLC and X3 and even then, the GLC and X3 use rough 2 litre 4 cylinder diesels unlike the Mazda's refined and smooth i6 diesel. Great car.
Your reviews are great Paul, very comprehensive. One area you miss though is cruise control accuracy over rolling terrain. My CX5 has a variation of +/-10 Kph over hilly areas, over-speeding on the crest of hills and dramatic slowing at the bottom of hills; it is so annoying. My previous car was a Renault that maintained an accuracy of +/-2 Kph over the same terrain.
I’m 3 weeks into owning mine , the stop start 20-40 thing is painful, so I turn it off just wish they’d let it stay off. If you use your indicators and it won’t drag you back into your lane and the driver aids are not even close to as invasive as the RAV 4s. For those questioning the price, I suggest you price up a Kia or Hyundai SUV to decent spec.
Kia sportage GT-line is $57,979 drive away. That’s over $20k cheaper than this and has all the same specs apart from the power. An EV6 RWD is only $5k more and I know which one I would choose
You can’t judge fuel economy on a testing track. It’s not normal driving. All that hard acceleration etc. I’ve had 2 Mazda diesels. ( a 6 and a cx5). They were amazing. I’ve ordered a cx60 and it arrives next week. I can’t wait.
@@GR8Tmate yes it has arrived. I have had it about a month. I bought the evolve level car. It Has all the bells and whistles I need plus more. It doesn’t have the lower profile tyres that are on all the models that reviewers drive. They all review the higher end models. The normal profile tyres give it a softer ride, hence I have no issues with it being too firm. In saying that, at the 1000km check it had a suspension upgrade as a Mazda recall. It was fitted with new shock absorbers. To tell you the truth I can’t notice the difference. The features like the 360 camera and power tailgate are great. Many people tell me how much they like the car. It really is a nice car to look at. The fuel consumption is amazing. So much better than my petrol 2.5 cx5 I had before this Cx 60. At first I was unsure of the gear box but now I’m used to it. The car drives better and changes gear better if you put your foot down a little harder. Plenty of grunt, you really don’t need to use sports mode. Overall I have to say I’m very happy with it.
@@michaele7880 Thankyou Michaele, I appreciate the time you took to respond to me. I know we all have different thoughts and expectations plus varying experiences but it helps to talk to other owners especially owners like yourself because you’ve had previous diesel models of Mazda. For me, I’m mostly concerned about the comfort due to my spinal injury and I note your point about the lower grades having the larger tyre profile. My current car has adaptive suspension and it’s absolutely wonderful but my current car is too small. This afternoon we went into the local Mazda dealer and we sat in CX 60 and the CX90 to get a feel for the size of the vehicles, we are keen to see the CX70 when it comes, I’m not in a rush and will buy some time next year . As we live in a rural area we think the Mild hybrid diesel is the way to go as the PHEV model won’t really be very advantageous to us as we leave our place and travel on a mixture of 100/80 &110km/h areas ion The way to the nearest city. I’m a little concerned about the gearbox shudder everyone talks about but I will organise a test drive soon. I’m glad you are happy with your new car and wish you many happy motoring miles 👍
These look great, and good on Mazda for giving us a rear biased in-line six 👍🏻. Frustrating however that motoring journalists insist on only ever testing the “top of the line” model. There was a perfect opportunity here with two cars reviewed to have one up spec, and one entry level. Unfortunately the choice was made to showcase both in top spec only.
Great review. It is mind boggling that manufacturers release cars with flaws like the i-Stop system, suspension to firm and no adaptable dash. It must be possible to get the nav system or android/Apple in front of your face. Great leap forward, but for the price I would expect a bit more.
Great review Paul. As someone with back issues the amount of cars that are overly firm these days is just crazy especially in cars such as these that are meant for family duties on our third world roads....
Those are questioning on Mazda’s decision on inline 6 instead v6 - Actually Benz and BMW are also moving to inline 6 instead of V6, because with new manufacturing technology,smaller but powerful cylinder bores can be manufactured. Therefore Inline 6 are more stable, powerful and efficient than V6 engines.
I feel like 2023 Jaguar f pace 3.0 petrol and 3.0 diesel is this package but slightly better. Would you be able to do a review on one? I drove a D200 R dynamic se and the drivetrain was a joy especially for a 2.0 diesel
Saw one of these in the dealership in the weekend as was looking at a CX-5 (ended up ordering a Sportage GT Line Diesel) and was honestly disappointed in the rear leg room. The silver centre console was a bit tacky looking as well (not as shown in this model). I felt like it was meant to be imposing with its huge bonnet but it honestly felt it was no more roomy then the CX5 (which feels small compared to a Sportage). It feels and looks big but really isn't inside.
Same thing went for a Tucson. Even the dealer sales person admit (there was a tucson they're trying to sell at a Mazda dealership) that Mazda is way behind in the competition with tech and features. Build quality and luxury is great but when you can't even control your car from phone and with less features in CX5, it's quite disappointing. Tucson even has bigger cargo space than CX60
I remember back in the mid 80s, they brought their 626, called something like that into UK. They boasted that they had done 26 different versions of the suspension and came up with their product. So the journalist dug up that the Merc did 81 versions for their 190 series before bringing to the market. I guess these days, everything can be computer simulated.
I own a petrol Azami, an every thing you describe is pretty true. Except the fuel economy. Took it on a 4hour highway run with only 500 klms on it an it says it was 7.1 klms to a 100klms. Around town high 8's. With the 30 to the 40 cent price difference in diesel per litre an the $1,800 extra cost to purchase, i am glad i brought the petrol. I ran the tank down to it saying only 20 klms left but it only took 48 litres, so something not accurate with the guage. Would of had 10litres still in the tank.
I don't like big and heavy cars, But this works :) And I LOVE Mazda ❤️ I think this is more designed to be a sports SUV than a luxury SUV 🤔 (I just want to always have a Mazda 3 Sedan available :( )
In the Philippines, this is priced within a top-spec Fortuner and Everest (ever so slightly more but mid-sized SUV prices in top spec are so out of hand there that the price gap is irrelevant for people buying those cars) and to me, the stiff ride is a moot point if you are comparing a CX-60 vs those mid-sized SUVs. A Fortuner and Everest will inherently have worse ride quality because they are based on a pick-up platform vs the monocoque chassis of the CX-60; this will ride better vs the bouncy nature of pick-up based SUVs. If you are cross-shopping a CX-60 vs those cars in a market like mine, I would still pick this vs those if I don't need to off-road or carry 7 people. Add to the fact that the diesel drives great based on the review, I don't see a reason why you would pass a CX-60 for an Everest/Fortuner if you don't need off-road capability or seats. Great vid though considering we just got the CX-60 here in PH!
@0farmerjohn0 Exactly lol, but my market has a tax incentive for cars made in Japan (thanks to a trade agreement) that are over 3.0 liters in displacement that brings the CX-60 closer in price to those two in top trim. If this incentive didn't exist, the CX-60 won't be in the same price bracket at all and be closer to a Lexus NX in price, like it should be. Just pointing out that with the price gap not being so big between this and top spec 7-seat midsized SUVs like an Everest, the CX-60 is a no brainer pick if you don't need to tow, haul a family, or go off-road in my market at least.
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.
Great review, thanks. Sadly the negatives mentioned will prevent me from purchasing a new vehicle at this time. Those space savers are so annoying from a regional driving pov.
A quick note, the base model Evolve is not a touchscreen for Android/Carplay. So you can get the more comfortable 18" wheels, or a touchscreen... but not both :(
Play on model name too CX-60 like the Volvo XC-60 same spec'd car Disappointed with the rear leg room, suspension (no air suspension) for aussie roads and the typical rav4 like crappy lane keeping assist. Interior looks great! Looks like ill keep my '18 XC60 D5, thanks paul and the team!
I have the cx60 PHEV and I teach advanced road craft the UK police driving course. My advice is this NEVER LET GO OF YOUR STEERING WHEEL you are losing the most basic control of your car and the more use to letting go you have the more risks you will take. Just advice. James
…I just hope that Mazda will sort out all the issues these cars have… refining, improving the sailing tune, the ride comfort, sound insulation etc.pp.. Still a way to go until they arrive at German Premium Brand level but I like the brand a lot, owned and MX5 which has been fantastic and definitely think that Mazda is very likable😊
What you pointed out about the behaviour of the hybrid system being clunky is exactly my experience also, and probably the only part of mine I dislike. Hope they'll address this in future software updates; in the meantime I usually switch off the i-Stop.
@@daweigo6851 hard for me to really comment in a meaningful way, as I had AutoExe lowered springs fitted to mine prior to delivery. The ride feels a little firm, which is what I wanted anyway - if I could have had this driveline in a 6 wagon I’d have bought that instead. Overall it is way more compliant over bumps than many other cars I’ve had in recent years and the handling exceeds expectations. It’s a lot of fun to drive for what it is.
totally agree with Paul, I took the CX60 for test drive and found it to be a less than luxurious drive which is unfortunate let down because the cabin is luxurious but the suspension is jittery and unsettled and prone to rabbit hopping, the steering feels weird, its hard to describe and the regenerative braking and transmission seem mismatched at low speed when accelerating and braking - the CX60 in my opinion needs more work to iron out these major bugs and I reckon only the unsuspecting person with no understanding of motor w=vehicles would be temped to buy one of these cars
Great review. Love the detail and consistent approach, genuinely helpful.for comparing vehicles. Will a PHEV review be coming too? Seems to be the one with most complaints but also what a lot of people are looking at for FBT exemption with long waiting list on the outlander and RAV4 PHEV (crazily) not available here with no release scheduled
Good car. We've had a few recent Mazda's in the family and yes the tyre life has been very good on all. Also brake pads don't produce much dust. Not kidding I've had cars needing new rubber before 20,000km.
Can you please include a brake test for all your reviews please? Braking is as important as the 80-120kmh test if not more. It’s also more important than some of the safety features as it forms part of the active safety systems that we should know about. It will also be an eye opener to many people as usually all the heavier vehicles, utes, suv, etc will mostly perform far behind lighter vehicles and this should be a big part of the consideration when purchasing a new car.
@@CarExpertAus many thanks for replying! I love that the team reads the posts. I’ve seen it but please do so for every car test, that’s why I mentioned “all” your car tests. As an example how does a Ford Ranger stop from 100kmh? 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@CarExpertAus wow! Thanks for pointing that out! Never even realized…. …now get Paul to test the breaking distance of the Ford Ranger lot, as they’re missing. I am certain he’ll love testing that Raptor again. Many many thanks and namaste!
Can you guys please show the speedo and the rev counter when you drive down the back straight please? I don't know why you guys stopped doing that but can you please bring it back?
is there any fix for the poor, crashy / wallowy suspension or are there options from Mazda to replace springs/dampeners for a better quality ride? There is no way wheels and tyre inflation can cause the bouncing effect and almost bottoming out feel like a car with lowered suspension.
Just for reference, all of the following have been replaced in one CX-60 and half the problems are still not resolved. Gearbox Steering Rack Wireless Charger Rear Door Front Door latch Front Door striker pin Tailgate latch x 2 Tailgate striker pin x 2 Steering wheel Heater Control Unit Rain Sensor Battery Both Side radars Suspension Rear Door handles (twice)
I am very impressed by the new CX60 and considering one for my wife. I have watched many reviews and the one thing I can't figure out is that the Diesel with all its fantastic torque has less towing capacity than the Petrol and Hibrid models. It doesn't make sense. Is there any logical reason from Mazda as to why this is the case?
Probably cooling related. But I recommend the petrol which I have because it's very good and would easily handle lighter trailers for the odd tip run. You also get 15,000km service interval vs 10,000km for the diesel. It's fairly quick too
i noticed that too as i was looking for a decent tow with 6 cyl,,,it was listed as 3000kg in initial press release,,maybe to get the better feul figures and lower compression had something to do with it ???
Hi everyone👍, very interested comparison🙂, I love it😍. I like this beautiful car❤️, I think it's amazing to use it every day with my small family in the city. Good luck for the next videos😊 🌹
I have recently ordered a CX 60 and waiting for delivery in October 2023. In your article you mention the torque rating for the Mazda CX 60 is 500nm whilst other reviews including Mazda specs state 550nm which is correct?
Cx-60 6 cylinder turbo diesel is for 4X4 off road and the CX-60 6 cylinder turbo petrol encourages drag racing; by the way CX-60 means premium and fuel efficient than very old Mazda Tribute with thirsty V6, creaky obsolete column transmission and rusty outmoded drum brakes were unreliable and repairs were baneful with eye-watering bills.
I think had me in mind it setup the car seat and steering wheel. That's exactly how I sit. I'm 183cm, I can't sit up straight. I want my steering diwn low as well
With Mazda's new up-market pricing, I hope the clearcoat on the paint lasts longer than the stuff on my 2007 Mazda3! 3 years after purchasing new, the clearcoat started going white. Won't be buying another one anytime soon.
Has their paint quality improved? Don't get me wrong, I loved my Mazda3. I owned it for 12yrs and then passed it onto my son. However, the roof of the car looked like shit for most of the time I owned it. Compare that to my 2007 Honda Accord Euro that I have owned since new, 15yrs old now, and the paint is fine. Not everyone can afford to change their car every 3-5yrs and there is no reason that the car companies cannot make the vehicle look better for longer. Cheers
Hey Paul, when do you think we'll get a look at the hybrid AU review? Really keen on your take, especially plugging hybrid GT vision is in the range for novated leasing with the FBT exemption.
Wish they had the seven seater in this one. CX90 is too expensive. Question - Do you know if the CX9 will continue or will it be the end of the road for that model with the introduction of the CX90? I hope not. Else the most affordable seven seater Mazda will start at $90K?? 😢😢 Any insights?
Honestly the interior space is too small. Even for a 5 seater. My wife didn’t have much space after setting the passenger seat for herself and seating behind it. There was no space behind the drivers seat at all after I set it up for me.
Tempted as am considering the XC60 petrol/hybrid but what about resale and possible taxes on diesel cars? How is the seat length? I have long thighs and on long drives a short seat can cause leg ache. Is there a seat extender option?
i wonder how good is the seat ventilation in the new mazdas? i heard their ventilated seats actually suck the air away from the driver instead of blowing it out? anybody knows about this maybe?
V6 engines are better for low end torque, inline6 are better for revving up to the red line quickly and they are smoother, Mazda obviously wants CX60 to be sporty.
Mazda is the only marque from Ford's stable that has sold consistently well (year-on-year), among other marques . . . should launch the new Mazda CX-60 G40e Azami (KH) i-Activ AWD + 1.0 in. Lift 3.3 Biturbo I6 5-Dr Mid Size CUV (RHD) in India . . . but it has to be priced very competitively, around €33,620 - €38,200 (retail) . . . the Mazda6 SP2 (GL1) i-Activ® AWD + 0.5 in. Lift 2.5 SkyActiv-G™ I4 4-Dr Executive Sedan (RHD) could do well in India . . . especially the Mazda6 Touring (GL) i-Activ® AWD + 0.5 in. Lift 2.5 SkyActiv-G™ I4 5-Dr Mid Size Estate/SW (RHD) . . . the market for traditional sedan & estates in India has not saturated as much as other markets worldwide . . .
This is the app we use for performance testing: www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/this-cheap-gps-device-lets-you-performance-test-your-car-like-a-pro
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so after all the driving ,,,cx5 diesel or cx60 diesel,,,which do you think is the better drive??
@@alans1313 depends on your definition of better :-) in terms of handling the CX-60 is better. But in terms of ride and ease of use the CX-5. The ride is too firm on the 60 and the safety stuff needs to be better tuned.
@@CarExpertAus I waited for a long time for the cx60 to arrive but after watching so many overseas reviews including your sojourn to Portugal 👍I looked at what I would be getting for the extra $ and when i weighed it all up I bought the cx5 top of the range diesel, to get the same goodies in the cx60 i couldn’t justify the extra $. , 0 to 100 times are not that far apart , fuel consumption is close , if the tow capacities where 3tonne like other 6 cylinder diesel that might have got me over the line. I’m so happy with the cx5 especially after a 2500 Klm road trip over the snowy mountains , terrific car. I certainly applaud Mazda for putting out 6 cylinder vehicles, I will certainly do a couple of test drives at sone stage and you never know I might buy one in a couple of years. Love your channel I watch it often , terrific format Cheers 🍻
Did you also drive the CX-90 yet? How is the ride comfort of the 90 compared to the 60?
Strange times indeed when Mazda launches new inline sixes whilst every other manufacturer goes the other way. Good on them .
@@Paradoxical124 none that will ever be as refined or sound as good as a 6 cylinder. Even the C63 2 litre 4 sounds like a buzzy hair dryer compared to even a normal muted 6 cylinder.
@@SDav21so you didn’t watch the video
Mazda worldwide sales have crashed year on year and when petrol and diesel heads north of $2 litre bye bye mazda
Paul would you buy this or the cx90 for 100 o
well you can't go up market with a hybrid only, those are for people who can't afford gas. definitely not up market buyers
One thing i love about you is that you have a laugh and smile even though testing these cars would probably be a 'routine' job for you. YOu always have a laugh when going fast in reverse. It makes watching this channel really enjoyable and easy to take in.
The layout you use each episode to test your cars is supreme! Best out of all the car channels by a country mile! :)
Mazda is the most underated yet the best in quality cars around
What? They're everywhere. Underrated.?
Whoa didn't expect this CX-60 to has better build quality than the new Lexus NX, great job Mazda!
It doesn't have better build quality.
What are you ? A car manufacturer? Mazda’s quality cannot be compared to a Kluger let alone Lexus
@@ln5747yes it does
@@shaziakhan7828this does
@@shaziakhan7828how do you know? Lexus maybe not but a Kluger? Absolutely
I think this channel is one of the best if not the best car reviewers. Thank you for what you do.
I'm in love with the CX 50 ❤
The ride height ground clearance and all that 😊
Owner of diesel GT version 1 week+ and totally in love with it.
Diesel definitely better than petrol.
Agree with Paul regarding I-stop function, can be annoying at times. Otherwise no issues at all.
8.5/10 for me.
Hey! My petrol GT is better than your diesel. 😛 but yes the car is very good and glad your also very happy with the purchase. Congrats 🎉
Long commutes, get a diesel...more short trips and city driving, get the petrol or hybrid. I will get neither, full EV for my next car.
would love real world update on fuel consumption after a month or so...i have the cx5 diesel and its about 7 with mixed driving ,,migh update to the cx60 one day,,,wil test driving one soon
There's an easy hack to semi-permanently disable the I-stop function.
Can you fully disable the i-stop feature? Also, touchscreen works while driving?
Hi, I have done 5000km and my petrol is doing 7.7lph, so pretty good.
Wow. I need to do better with mine then. My right foot keeps slipping. Damn motor is pretty addictive.
7.7lph - what’s that? Litres per hour?
@@jerrymyahzcatLiters per hundred kilometers
What would the diesel get
Great upmarket look from Mazda. I think they nailed the design both interior and exterior. The only design element I think they missed is the rear wiper design; they should have hidden it under the rear spoiler above the rear glass. Love the technology, the luxury feel, fit and finish. Home run Mazda.
Having owned a few older (mid-2010s) Mazdas they definitely have the luxury feel and good aesthetics, even at the base models. The step up is great for those wanting some extra luxuries but worried about the maintenance of their vehicles, aside from maybe Lexus owners.
Fuel economy woukd be not ideal
@@d.j.z.jIf you buy this type of car wouldn't worry about fuel price because you can afford it.
@@d.j.z.j I mean when the Skyactiv was progressively rolled out across all the range it offered a fuel saving compared to it's rivals of like 20-30%. Obviously the rivals have caught up with newer engines but still the Skyactiv is pretty on par or better in fuel consumption to this day.
@@d.j.z.j Fuel is still the cheapest part of owning a car.
I love Mazda, but feel they dropped the ball on the tow rating for the diesel.
Lol at the driving position of a VL commodore, good one Paul 😂
Finally!! Was waiting for your review for so long! Now cx90 please 😊 thanks for your good work Paul.
Coming soon!
I own the CX5 and its a brilliant car. Arguably the best in its class. I'm waiting for the CX60 to come to our market. I will probably trade in the cx5 and get the cx60.
The diesel engine alone sells it for me. It's amazing. I test drove it. So awesome! It's significantly cheaper than an equivalent GLC and X3 and even then, the GLC and X3 use rough 2 litre 4 cylinder diesels unlike the Mazda's refined and smooth i6 diesel. Great car.
Your reviews are great Paul, very comprehensive. One area you miss though is cruise control accuracy over rolling terrain. My CX5 has a variation of +/-10 Kph over hilly areas, over-speeding on the crest of hills and dramatic slowing at the bottom of hills; it is so annoying. My previous car was a Renault that maintained an accuracy of +/-2 Kph over the same terrain.
You really looks like you enjoy doing all these test, your always smiling. Enjoy all your videos
I’m 3 weeks into owning mine , the stop start 20-40 thing is painful, so I turn it off just wish they’d let it stay off. If you use your indicators and it won’t drag you back into your lane and the driver aids are not even close to as invasive as the RAV 4s. For those questioning the price, I suggest you price up a Kia or Hyundai SUV to decent spec.
Kia sportage GT-line is $57,979 drive away. That’s over $20k cheaper than this and has all the same specs apart from the power. An EV6 RWD is only $5k more and I know which one I would choose
kia sportage is hot garbage with a poor transmission. an EV6 doesn't compare to this either@@trentmorris2502
You can’t judge fuel economy on a testing track. It’s not normal driving. All that hard acceleration etc.
I’ve had 2 Mazda diesels. ( a 6 and a cx5). They were amazing. I’ve ordered a cx60 and it arrives next week. I can’t wait.
Has your CX60 arrived? If so, are you happy with it, I’d be keen to know your thoughts as you’re an experienced Mazda Diesel owner. Cheers
@@GR8Tmate yes it has arrived. I have had it about a month. I bought the evolve level car. It Has all the bells and whistles I need plus more. It doesn’t have the lower profile tyres that are on all the models that reviewers drive. They all review the higher end models. The normal profile tyres give it a softer ride, hence I have no issues with it being too firm. In saying that, at the 1000km check it had a suspension upgrade as a Mazda recall. It was fitted with new shock absorbers. To tell you the truth I can’t notice the difference.
The features like the 360 camera and power tailgate are great. Many people tell me how much they like the car. It really is a nice car to look at.
The fuel consumption is amazing. So much better than my petrol 2.5 cx5 I had before this Cx 60.
At first I was unsure of the gear box but now I’m used to it. The car drives better and changes gear better if you put your foot down a little harder. Plenty of grunt, you really don’t need to use sports mode.
Overall I have to say I’m very happy with it.
@@michaele7880 Thankyou Michaele, I appreciate the time you took to respond to me. I know we all have different thoughts and expectations plus varying experiences but it helps to talk to other owners especially owners like yourself because you’ve had previous diesel models of Mazda.
For me, I’m mostly concerned about the comfort due to my spinal injury and I note your point about the lower grades having the larger tyre profile.
My current car has adaptive suspension and it’s absolutely wonderful but my current car is too small.
This afternoon we went into the local Mazda dealer and we sat in CX 60 and the CX90 to get a feel for the size of the vehicles, we are keen to see the CX70 when it comes, I’m not in a rush and will buy some time next year .
As we live in a rural area we think the Mild hybrid diesel is the way to go as the PHEV model won’t really be very advantageous to us as we leave our place and travel on a mixture of 100/80 &110km/h areas ion
The way to the nearest city. I’m a little concerned about the gearbox shudder everyone talks about but I will organise a test drive soon.
I’m glad you are happy with
your new car and wish you many happy motoring miles 👍
@@michaele7880 Thankyou for your detailed reply. Much appreciated ☺️
I hope you have many wonderful years of motoring ahead. 👍
These look great, and good on Mazda for giving us a rear biased in-line six 👍🏻. Frustrating however that motoring journalists insist on only ever testing the “top of the line” model. There was a perfect opportunity here with two cars reviewed to have one up spec, and one entry level. Unfortunately the choice was made to showcase both in top spec only.
You do realize that they only get what the manufacture sends them right?
About time, Paul. Been waiting for your review on these new models from Mazda.
Great reviews by Paul as usual. 👍
Great review. It is mind boggling that manufacturers release cars with flaws like the i-Stop system, suspension to firm and no adaptable dash. It must be possible to get the nav system or android/Apple in front of your face. Great leap forward, but for the price I would expect a bit more.
Great review Paul. As someone with back issues the amount of cars that are overly firm these days is just crazy especially in cars such as these that are meant for family duties on our third world roads....
I love Mazdas blinker game. It flashes, but it's classier
It’s very cool!
Those are questioning on Mazda’s decision on inline 6 instead v6 - Actually Benz and BMW are also moving to inline 6 instead of V6, because with new manufacturing technology,smaller but powerful cylinder bores can be manufactured. Therefore Inline 6 are more stable, powerful and efficient than V6 engines.
BMW has no V6 engine.
Those negatives are pretty deal breaking. I don't think I could live with the ride and engine switching off and on like that.
get smaller wheels and turn off i-stop, fixed for you
@@baubonithat's not going to fix the ride😂
Agree, it's off the list, dissapointing, driving fast around a circuit maybe be fun, but irrelevant in thr real world,
Nah..ride isn't that bad. Had a test drive with it.
@@mrnicktoyousmaller wheels / taller tires make a Huge difference
Now we need these inline 6s in the Mazda 6
I wish they would put the big diesel engine into A CX5... That would be one hell of a car...
Great review. You are now in my top spot for a car review channel. Keep up the good work.
I feel like 2023 Jaguar f pace 3.0 petrol and 3.0 diesel is this package but slightly better. Would you be able to do a review on one? I drove a D200 R dynamic se and the drivetrain was a joy especially for a 2.0 diesel
Hey Paul Maric CarExpert I love like 2024 Mazda Cx-60 suv auto very good price $75:990.00 people and pensioners be happy buy one Mazda Cx-60 suv
Saw one of these in the dealership in the weekend as was looking at a CX-5 (ended up ordering a Sportage GT Line Diesel) and was honestly disappointed in the rear leg room. The silver centre console was a bit tacky looking as well (not as shown in this model). I felt like it was meant to be imposing with its huge bonnet but it honestly felt it was no more roomy then the CX5 (which feels small compared to a Sportage). It feels and looks big but really isn't inside.
Same thing went for a Tucson. Even the dealer sales person admit (there was a tucson they're trying to sell at a Mazda dealership) that Mazda is way behind in the competition with tech and features. Build quality and luxury is great but when you can't even control your car from phone and with less features in CX5, it's quite disappointing. Tucson even has bigger cargo space than CX60
You made a mistake
Almost the same price, half the engine. Why?
I remember back in the mid 80s, they brought their 626, called something like that into UK. They boasted that they had done 26 different versions of the suspension and came up with their product. So the journalist dug up that the Merc did 81 versions for their 190 series before bringing to the market. I guess these days, everything can be computer simulated.
this is one of the most beautiful and both engines are fantastic 😄💖
Great review Paul, much appreciated. I have test driven the diesel it is impressive
Great video, looking forward to the phev review.
wish they had more knee room in the back, for a larger suv longer road trips would be a bit of a pain having that amount of legroom
I own a petrol Azami, an every thing you describe is pretty true. Except the fuel economy. Took it on a 4hour highway run with only 500 klms on it an it says it was 7.1 klms to a 100klms. Around town high 8's. With the 30 to the 40 cent price difference in diesel per litre an the $1,800 extra cost to purchase, i am glad i brought the petrol. I ran the tank down to it saying only 20 klms left but it only took 48 litres, so something not accurate with the guage. Would of had 10litres still in the tank.
We need the Inline 6 stuffed into the Mazda 6🤌
Great review! :) Will you be releasing a review for the PHEV??
I don't like big and heavy cars, But this works :) And I LOVE Mazda ❤️ I think this is more designed to be a sports SUV than a luxury SUV 🤔 (I just want to always have a Mazda 3 Sedan available :( )
24:00 these systems only activate if you are not using your indicator.
In the Philippines, this is priced within a top-spec Fortuner and Everest (ever so slightly more but mid-sized SUV prices in top spec are so out of hand there that the price gap is irrelevant for people buying those cars) and to me, the stiff ride is a moot point if you are comparing a CX-60 vs those mid-sized SUVs. A Fortuner and Everest will inherently have worse ride quality because they are based on a pick-up platform vs the monocoque chassis of the CX-60; this will ride better vs the bouncy nature of pick-up based SUVs. If you are cross-shopping a CX-60 vs those cars in a market like mine, I would still pick this vs those if I don't need to off-road or carry 7 people. Add to the fact that the diesel drives great based on the review, I don't see a reason why you would pass a CX-60 for an Everest/Fortuner if you don't need off-road capability or seats. Great vid though considering we just got the CX-60 here in PH!
Putting the CX60 in the same category as the Fortuner and Everest is like saying the 7 seres is in the same league as the rolls royce. 😂
@0farmerjohn0 Exactly lol, but my market has a tax incentive for cars made in Japan (thanks to a trade agreement) that are over 3.0 liters in displacement that brings the CX-60 closer in price to those two in top trim. If this incentive didn't exist, the CX-60 won't be in the same price bracket at all and be closer to a Lexus NX in price, like it should be. Just pointing out that with the price gap not being so big between this and top spec 7-seat midsized SUVs like an Everest, the CX-60 is a no brainer pick if you don't need to tow, haul a family, or go off-road in my market at least.
And people who need 7 seats could just wait for the new CX-80, it will be a stretched CX-60 with 7 seats and it will arrrive soon.
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.
If the handle is getting hot it's a clear indication that it's underrated for the job at hand or dodgy loose connections!!
Great review, thanks. Sadly the negatives mentioned will prevent me from purchasing a new vehicle at this time. Those space savers are so annoying from a regional driving pov.
The free suspension upgrade has transformed the ride.
A quick note, the base model Evolve is not a touchscreen for Android/Carplay. So you can get the more comfortable 18" wheels, or a touchscreen... but not both :(
Play on model name too CX-60 like the Volvo XC-60 same spec'd car
Disappointed with the rear leg room, suspension (no air suspension) for aussie roads and the typical rav4 like crappy lane keeping assist.
Interior looks great!
Looks like ill keep my '18 XC60 D5, thanks paul and the team!
I have the cx60 PHEV and I teach advanced road craft the UK police driving course. My advice is this NEVER LET GO OF YOUR STEERING WHEEL you are losing the most basic control of your car and the more use to letting go you have the more risks you will take. Just advice. James
…I just hope that Mazda will sort out all the issues these cars have… refining, improving the sailing tune, the ride comfort, sound insulation etc.pp.. Still a way to go until they arrive at German Premium Brand level but I like the brand a lot, owned and MX5 which has been fantastic and definitely think that Mazda is very likable😊
Can you retest the cx60 with the new upgraded transmission calibration and suspension please and the review the PHEV version too
What you pointed out about the behaviour of the hybrid system being clunky is exactly my experience also, and probably the only part of mine I dislike. Hope they'll address this in future software updates; in the meantime I usually switch off the i-Stop.
How do you find the ride..?
@@daweigo6851 hard for me to really comment in a meaningful way, as I had AutoExe lowered springs fitted to mine prior to delivery. The ride feels a little firm, which is what I wanted anyway - if I could have had this driveline in a 6 wagon I’d have bought that instead. Overall it is way more compliant over bumps than many other cars I’ve had in recent years and the handling exceeds expectations. It’s a lot of fun to drive for what it is.
Please note that it’s Mild Hybrid not Hybrid (Huge difference) but it seems poorly implemented.
totally agree with Paul, I took the CX60 for test drive and found it to be a less than luxurious drive which is unfortunate let down because the cabin is luxurious but the suspension is jittery and unsettled and prone to rabbit hopping, the steering feels weird, its hard to describe and the regenerative braking and transmission seem mismatched at low speed when accelerating and braking - the CX60 in my opinion needs more work to iron out these major bugs and I reckon only the unsuspecting person with no understanding of motor w=vehicles would be temped to buy one of these cars
Now Mazda must put this engine in the BT-50!!!👌🏻
From mainland Europe (not GB!): You guys drive very slowly in general. And yet the middle class drives often very fast cars.
Great review. Love the detail and consistent approach, genuinely helpful.for comparing vehicles.
Will a PHEV review be coming too? Seems to be the one with most complaints but also what a lot of people are looking at for FBT exemption with long waiting list on the outlander and RAV4 PHEV (crazily) not available here with no release scheduled
Brilliant car, the "negatives " are barely noticeable to regular drivers, Paul feels things differently due to nature of his job
Big Inline 6 for easy power under stressed equals long life and good economy 👌
Does cx 60 and 90 have same motor
We have a CX 5 2.5 turbo petrol and it's the best car weve ever owned. Got 60,000 klms out of the first set of tyres
Good car. We've had a few recent Mazda's in the family and yes the tyre life has been very good on all. Also brake pads don't produce much dust. Not kidding I've had cars needing new rubber before 20,000km.
Petrol version is better in every way except fuel economy.
Could Mazda please put at inline 6 in a cx 5 👍🏼🙏😎
Mazda and Toyota are killing it
Can you please include a brake test for all your reviews please? Braking is as important as the 80-120kmh test if not more. It’s also more important than some of the safety features as it forms part of the active safety systems that we should know about.
It will also be an eye opener to many people as usually all the heavier vehicles, utes, suv, etc will mostly perform far behind lighter vehicles and this should be a big part of the consideration when purchasing a new car.
Keep watching past the acceleration test and you should be pleasantly surprised.
@@CarExpertAus many thanks for replying! I love that the team reads the posts. I’ve seen it but please do so for every car test, that’s why I mentioned “all” your car tests. As an example how does a Ford Ranger stop from 100kmh? 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@iliastsiphlidis4607 We already do. All of the results are in the spreadsheet in the description.
@@CarExpertAus wow! Thanks for pointing that out! Never even realized…. …now get Paul to test the breaking distance of the Ford Ranger lot, as they’re missing. I am certain he’ll love testing that Raptor again. Many many thanks and namaste!
@@iliastsiphlidis4607 It should be in there now if you refresh the spreadsheet. It was slightly out of date.
I see you put up in the screen the diesel is 187kw & 500nm.
I understand it is 187kw & 550nm.
Would be good to have that corrected ??
Should do a comparison between the cx5 and the cx60 compare old to new.
Can you guys please show the speedo and the rev counter when you drive down the back straight please? I don't know why you guys stopped doing that but can you please bring it back?
is there any fix for the poor, crashy / wallowy suspension or are there options from Mazda to replace springs/dampeners for a better quality ride? There is no way wheels and tyre inflation can cause the bouncing effect and almost bottoming out feel like a car with lowered suspension.
i am wondering what is the difference between these and the 2023 models?
Just for reference, all of the following have been replaced in one CX-60 and half the problems are still not resolved.
Gearbox
Steering Rack
Wireless Charger
Rear Door
Front Door latch
Front Door striker pin
Tailgate latch x 2
Tailgate striker pin x 2
Steering wheel
Heater Control Unit
Rain Sensor
Battery
Both Side radars
Suspension
Rear Door handles (twice)
I am very impressed by the new CX60 and considering one for my wife. I have watched many reviews and the one thing I can't figure out is that the Diesel with all its fantastic torque has less towing capacity than the Petrol and Hibrid models. It doesn't make sense. Is there any logical reason from Mazda as to why this is the case?
Probably cooling related. But I recommend the petrol which I have because it's very good and would easily handle lighter trailers for the odd tip run. You also get 15,000km service interval vs 10,000km for the diesel. It's fairly quick too
i noticed that too as i was looking for a decent tow with 6 cyl,,,it was listed as 3000kg in initial press release,,maybe to get the better feul figures and lower compression had something to do with it ???
Hi Paul It is between the VW Tiguan R and CX60 Diesel What should I buy?
I think the mazda suvs rear would look better with those halo type taillights you see on the mazda 3's
Love that they've brought the inline 6 back to the mainstream, shame about the finicky hybrid implementation.
Remember it is Mild Hybrid not Hybrid (massive difference) but yeah it sounds annoying.
the petrol is quicker than a porsche macan T from 80-120. Impressive
Hi everyone👍, very interested comparison🙂, I love it😍. I like this beautiful car❤️, I think it's amazing to use it every day with my small family in the city. Good luck for the next videos😊 🌹
i was really interested in these, but they feel a software and suspension update away from being real winners (in either engine config) for mine.
I have a CX-60 and there is an option in the settings to allow you to use the screen as a touch screen so you don't have to use the knob.
does it remember your setting or do you have to turn it everytime you start the car?
Just once
They should put the diesel in the BT50
I have recently ordered a CX 60 and waiting for delivery in October 2023. In your article you mention the torque rating for the Mazda CX 60 is 500nm whilst other reviews including Mazda specs state 550nm which is correct?
Correct me if I’m wrong, the 550 is the diesel engine
Would love to see Mazda Cx90 vs BMW x7 would be a great comparison to see. Good Job Paul appreciate it!
the efficiency of the diesel is incredible
Cx-60 6 cylinder turbo diesel is for 4X4 off road and the CX-60 6 cylinder turbo petrol encourages drag racing; by the way CX-60 means premium and fuel efficient than very old Mazda Tribute with thirsty V6, creaky obsolete column transmission and rusty outmoded drum brakes were unreliable and repairs were baneful with eye-watering bills.
I think had me in mind it setup the car seat and steering wheel. That's exactly how I sit. I'm 183cm, I can't sit up straight. I want my steering diwn low as well
Is that brown interior new for 2024 or exlusive for the Australian market? I cant find it as an option here in Sweden, only black or white.
With Mazda's new up-market pricing, I hope the clearcoat on the paint lasts longer than the stuff on my 2007 Mazda3! 3 years after purchasing new, the clearcoat started going white. Won't be buying another one anytime soon.
Seems like you are still stuck in 2007 when Mazda was owned by Ford…
Has their paint quality improved? Don't get me wrong, I loved my Mazda3. I owned it for 12yrs and then passed it onto my son. However, the roof of the car looked like shit for most of the time I owned it. Compare that to my 2007 Honda Accord Euro that I have owned since new, 15yrs old now, and the paint is fine. Not everyone can afford to change their car every 3-5yrs and there is no reason that the car companies cannot make the vehicle look better for longer. Cheers
Very beautiful SUV.Hopefully by 2030 Mazda follows the dual screens trend
your google shared noise worksheet is impressive , but why there is no RAV4?😂
Hey Paul, when do you think we'll get a look at the hybrid AU review? Really keen on your take, especially plugging hybrid GT vision is in the range for novated leasing with the FBT exemption.
Wish they had the seven seater in this one. CX90 is too expensive. Question - Do you know if the CX9 will continue or will it be the end of the road for that model with the introduction of the CX90? I hope not. Else the most affordable seven seater Mazda will start at $90K?? 😢😢
Any insights?
Honestly the interior space is too small. Even for a 5 seater. My wife didn’t have much space after setting the passenger seat for herself and seating behind it. There was no space behind the drivers seat at all after I set it up for me.
Tempted as am considering the XC60 petrol/hybrid but what about resale and possible taxes on diesel cars? How is the seat length? I have long thighs and on long drives a short seat can cause leg ache. Is there a seat extender option?
what is the heads up display on the screen like? does it show navigation info? is it clear? from android/apple or just proprietary?
Is a CX5 phev coming anytime soon?
Hello , i have cx60 in indonesia
But i have problem if im parking parrarel i cant change gear in neutral position ( can u tell me how ? )
i wonder how good is the seat ventilation in the new mazdas? i heard their ventilated seats actually suck the air away from the driver instead of blowing it out? anybody knows about this maybe?
V6 engines are better for low end torque, inline6 are better for revving up to the red line quickly and they are smoother, Mazda obviously wants CX60 to be sporty.
Mazda is the only marque from Ford's stable that has sold consistently well (year-on-year), among other marques . . . should launch the new Mazda CX-60 G40e Azami (KH) i-Activ AWD + 1.0 in. Lift 3.3 Biturbo I6 5-Dr Mid Size CUV (RHD) in India . . . but it has to be priced very competitively, around €33,620 - €38,200 (retail) . . . the Mazda6 SP2 (GL1) i-Activ® AWD + 0.5 in. Lift 2.5 SkyActiv-G™ I4 4-Dr Executive Sedan (RHD) could do well in India . . . especially the Mazda6 Touring (GL) i-Activ® AWD + 0.5 in. Lift 2.5 SkyActiv-G™ I4 5-Dr Mid Size Estate/SW (RHD) . . . the market for traditional sedan & estates in India has not saturated as much as other markets worldwide . . .
they look sooo comfortable