Agree, waitting for mine. But i'm desapointed with people who test the car with a kind of destructive mission, not objective. Using a wood , knocking at the inside parts of the car as if it was a piece of vulgar plastic. Many test are much more objectives even if they crit the negative points, videos are made for. Just look at "Mazda has mostly fixed the CX-60" , very interesting test. th-cam.com/video/VbuddI3tJIE/w-d-xo.html
Matt comparing the noise levels and suspension to luxury cars speaks levels about how upmarket Mazda has moved with their new CX-60. I think these will sell very well for those looking for a more luxurious CX-5, similar to the Lexus NX and Rav4
I wouldn't compare this to anything German I compare this to a Honda or Toyota and that's it. And don't even get me started on Hyundai and Kia their leaves above this and they're having fun with their car
@@brandonpollard8928Hyundai and Kia make terrible, crappy, and unreliable vehicles that have constant recalls, catch on fire, or get stolen with flash drives. What a joke your comment is.
@@brandonpollard8928German cars are completely overrated. They live on badge image and a historic image of quality/reliability. This is easily comparable with the boring X3 and the like.
@@brandonpollard8928I’d say German cars are still better in every way expect for value but Mazdas are pretty good for bang for your buck. Lots of people wouldn’t care for the extra 20% the Germans have on the Mazda so they save some cash
Hello. I've just popped in to say that I've had my Mazda cx60 for nearly two weeks. I opted for the Homura, all the packages PHEV in the deep blue. I LOVE it. I do plug it in every night to domestic AC 3-pin (external, Plug in vehicle compliant) and have achieved 200 mpg and 39 miles on a full battery. My last car was a Volvo XC60 R design diesel - so similar in size. Things I've noticed: the 20 inch tyres are more forgiving than I had expected given the various reviews of the car. Mine has had all the recall items fitted/adjusted and I find the ride firm without the 'fidget' described. Road noise is more than acceptable compared to my Volvo and it corners as if on rails - again, compared to my AWD Volvo on 19" wheels - which inspires confidence and minimises body roll. I'm still 'learning' the car and am enjoying it immensely. I looked at other PHEVs as Matt suggested: The French equivalent was more expensive and its style will date easily. The Germans - well, £15k more for similar size but much lower spec. The Honda CRV was similar as was the Toyota RAV - but I just didn't like their 'loud' interiors. The Mazda oozes quality and has quiet interior styling. Perfect
And also how is the "weight" feeling compared to Volvo? I really like how heavy Volvo XC60 feels (and is) and it just goes over bumps like a tank without you feeling much. Do you have the same feeling of heavy, solid and stable car in the CX60? Because CX5 definitely doesn't feel that way.
@@vivek5562seats are slightly better on the volvo, but in my opinion the mazda is a better car. We have had ours for a year and 5000 miles without a single problem, whereas my uncle who has a volvo xc60 has had several issues with his car. I recommend that you test drive them both and see how you like them, keeping in mind that the mazda is £10000 cheaper with the same equipment.
Worked for Avis 2 years, got to see very nicely specced PHEV versions of the CX60. Great car (awesome cold start up sound I'm still impressed), got cool GLE-GLS vibes cuz it's quite big and imposing, pulls for the weight, nice interior. I loved it!
Matt had a pre-change model to test. Mazda is soundproofing the doors differently and there is no longer a strange sound when closing. The same applies to suspension work. As for acceleration: strange, but the CX60 has the best acceleration time in off-road mode.
It has the fastest acceleration in off-road because it locks the differential. You shouldn't launch it in off-road mode though, as at will cause a lot of wear on the diff
@@benbeasley6996 There were many complaints from customers and journalists. The cars released now are after changes and I know that Mazda calls customers with earlier cars and they are corrected in the service center.
Mat, I tried to spec' up a Q5 like my full bells-and-whistles Takumi PHEV, but blew past the 90KEUR mark with plenty of boxes left to check- price/kit/performance-wise I couldn't be happier or found better ( no regrets, but I do miss my little red Sandero III, fully specced and bi-fuel, but I got an excellent trade-in!).
@ralphsmyth9635 what made a world of a difference was the adaptive cruise and lane assistance. The thing practically drove itself back home when I collected it from Manchester (home being glasgow).
I got mine last year. There are some minor issues which you have mentioned. Some, like the metallic sound of the doors, have been fixed. I‘m very satisfied with it ❤
Just watched the review and I’m completely blown away by the sophistication and elegance Mazda has instilled in the new CX-60 🤩! From the refined cabin to the sleek exterior, it seems to tick all the boxes. It's refreshing to see Mazda stepping up their game and giving the luxury brands a run for their money. What do you all think, can it truly rival the Germans, especially with its compelling price point? Also, who else is intrigued by the 6 cylinders? 🔥
As a car enthusiast, I find fake exhaust tips horrendous (just like Matt does). I wouldn't ever buy a car with such fakery, regardless of how good it is otherwise. I think manufacturers should at least offer trim level(s) without the fakery (see Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce), especially for 6 cylinders!
@@purwantiallan5089 how so? it's cheaper than the Germans and the Lexus and almost as good. The price for it is very good I'd say. Mazda is more and more becoming a competitor to those brands.
@@rikaus9273you need to consider that GLB is absolute sh*t of a car. Very unreliable, terrible interior quality etc. Size wise this is GLC and X3 territory, not GLB.
@@rikaus9273 except GLB is a bit smaller, is on a same FWD platform as an A class, and has cheaper interior. Of course the Mazda will be more expensive
I love my new PHEV CX-60, I get a lot of comments from friends and family as to why I "downgraded" from an X5 to a Mazda, but hey no complaints here. Might not have that luxury badge but I know it's gonna run when I need it to.
Thinking to change also from BMW. It is my second "software" / "motor unit" repair in 12 months and BMW is paying just a few percent of all costs. Not anymore;D
Haven't had any issues so far. It's what you would expect from the Japanese. It's far from being the most luxurious out there (even my old X5 beats the ride quality on this one) but the driving feel of it for me is just amazing especially on a twisty country road.@@pawkaster It's got decent power when you need to punch it, tech on this car is good as well. For me it's just the ride quality can be improved.
The tinny doors have been rectified on the 2023 models, and 2022 models can get the added door suppression free of charge, they sound like they should after the work....all in all the car and for the money will outdo most German equivalent, and not forgetting..it is a Mazda, and will never let you down, unlike some German offerings....great review....
"never let you down" Only mine did. It had this horrible thrumming sound between 25 and 45 MPH - sounded like a window left open a bit and the resonance that you get. But it seemed to be from the transmission. They tried to fix it (prop shaft replacement) but failed, then no-one seemed to know what to do. Not just my car - they had some others with the same issue and people on forums were reporting the issue - some dating back to December 2022 and still no fix. Only on the PHEV. I ended up returning it. Shame as it was a really nice car but I lost confidence in the technology and the support processes.
@@jdmguy44 Soo.. why do you think I bought the CX-60 PHEV? I had expectations of using it as a retirement vehicle. Sadly that did not work out. When something (that the dealership and Mazda network) could not resolve after a couple of attempts in my car - and others - I lost confidence in tis vehicle being a long term proposition. The issue appeared to be that 'something' in the drive train (apparently) seemed to be 'wrong', assembly issue, misaligned parts, out of balance shafts, no-one seems to know... then you have to wonder if the vibrations underlying the 'thrumming' will leave the owner with a series of transmission related issues down the line. after warranty has expired etc. It's a new and very cool drive train (one of the reasons I bought it - I liked the concept) but it does have an ICE with clutch in line with the EV motor and another clutch and the 8 speed gearbox. Great idea (you always have 4 wheel drive irrespective of EV / ICE / Hybrid drive) but it seems that if it has not been assembled well or there is a duff part then you have issues.
You can’t compare Q5 and X3 with that Mazda. The Mazda is more luxury and bigger. I would say CX60 is something in the middle between X3 and X5 and GLC - GLE. But for sure is much better than X3 and Q5
I have been always a huge fan of Mazda and their design wise especially, so glad and thankful that they still produce cars such as this and some others, thank you Mat for your honest review.
Mat, the PHEV CX-60 doesn't have turbocharger or supercharger. It uses Mazda 2.5L naturally aspirated I-4. I don't know if they use an ISG on the PHEV, but that whine definitely sounds like some sort of belt whine.
Been running one of these CX- 60 PHEVS for the last 3 months and have nicknamed it "The Bungalow" as it is a big SUV. Bad points, very firm suspension, never really feels planted, particularly on motorways, so not overly relaxing to drive and the combined fuel economy (I charge it regularly) has never bettered 39mpg and it has safety features that annoy, two in particular, for no real reason it will sound a warning and flash on the screen "Distracted Driver Detected" which means if you weren't you certainly are now and when driving on a road that has parked cars on both sides and you reach a slight bend it sounds an even louder warning and a big "Brake" appears on your screen as it believes a collision is imminent, this has the ability to scare the bejesus out of you and any passengers on board. Good points, lots of space, great standard spec (although I agree that ACC should be part of that) great driving position and with a fully charged battery, Sports mode will see you surprise more than a few drivers on how it can move, particularly the mid range acceleration which is somewhat brisk to say the least. Overall a good value for money SUV which can be seen as a credible alternative to the likes of BMW and Audi.
@@pawkaster Nothing on the 12v battery warning but plenty elsewhere. For clarity I am running this as a company car so the issues have had minimal impact on me personally but could on a private buyer. The initial CX60 went back to a Mazda dealership as the steering was faulty, which I believe is a known fault with a particular batch of cars, which involves a complete replacement steering rack that has to come from Japan and can be anything up to 3 months to arrive (after my first had been in the garage for 5 weeks I rung and they simply could not tell me when it was likely to arrive and the repair completed) Spoke with the lease company and they sent me a replacement, which promptly broke down on the way to my house with a complete electrical failure and the dashboard doing a good impression on the Blackpool illuminations. Back to the lease company, another one was to be sent, this one had an issue with the bonnet not being able to close properly, back again to the lease company and I am now on my 4th CX60 which, in the 6 days and 450 miles driven is seemingly holding together although for how long who knows?? One thing I will say is that, through all of this, Mazda have been really "on point" with their customer service and this is the main reason I have stayed with the brand and model despite being offered a variety of different cars via the leasing company.
We rented one of these for a faimilty holiday down south. (We live near Inverness, the Holiday was PORTSMOUTH) And we were throuroughly impressed. Nevermind the fuel economy, it went like a train and it sounds SOO good
@@jdmguy44 the hybrid system is old Toyota tech in the Mazda and the general build quality is not the same as the NX. From the rude quality to the insulation etc
Having learned from recent experience, not having exhaust tips exit to outside of bumper, probably helps to reduce repair cost in event of a low speed rear-end accident, reducing insurance cost
What took you so long? I bought one 7 weeks ago and now you finally review it! Love the car and if you put it in Off Road mode it will do 0-60 in 5.2 seconds! Homura with black accents and alloys looks better. Stunning car for the money.
Got the diesel for 2 weeks, overall a great family car, we enjoyed it. Had some strange errors with low battery warnings which seems to be common for newer Mazdas and one time the gear box didn’t shift when we drove onto the motorway which was quite scary. Had to restart the car and everything was fine afterwards. Looks like there might be some issues with the electronics at least with our model. Overall, very bulky but nice car, would love to drive it again.
You're not the only one who has these problems. All CX-60's have a lot of issues. Sticky steering, wireless charger errors, weird rear suspension, empty battery errors, strange 5th to 6th gear noise, strange behavior of security systems, etc. etc. I know, because I own one...
@@CharlieMirakel I own one too now. I am a bit scarry of all the issues it has. Did you resolve your issue 12v battery warning? It is showing on mine from tiem to time. Is battery indeed is draining and/or depleted, or this is some glitch in the system?
Proud to say I own one and it’s such a beauty to drive, so relaxing, only gripe I have is rear end over speed humps, feels like a bucking bronco lol. On the other hand the sport mode brings out the dragon in the car!!
The rear suspension now has an upgrade available, 2022 cars have rear shocks with a D at the end of the part number, 2023 up to Q4 have an E at the end (which I had). 2023 Q4 onwards had shocks with an F at the end which I now have, much much better. Speak to your dealer to get the new parts installed
Fun little quirk: you can "rev" the electric engine. The electric motor is actually spinning the drive shaft, instead of the wheels. So you can keep it in park and rev it up and you'll get that turbo like charger noise
Already tested in Brunei. Only basic spec come in with black leather. And normal rim. Wish could bring this video spec to my country. Love how smooth the transmission!! And effortless when accelerating!
The middle screen is touch screen for CarPlay or Android Auto. Just not for Mazda menus. Have had my CX-60 since last September. On the whole I’m pleased with it and Sport mode is something that needs to be tried to be believed
@@cionheart yes it is. I have had a CX-60 for a year. A setting needs enabling as by default it is only touch for up to 5mph. Enable the setting though and it is touch screen at any speed
@@jamestownsend3154 hello. What is your experience with CX60? Any issues so far? I just bought it and currently getting 12v low battery warnings from time to time.
I feel like Mazda listens to its customers and car reviewers. Instead of integrating climate control, they keep it separate, the design is just right, the materials look gorgeous. Mazda has perfected the mix of form and function. Clearly, they listen to buyers.
@montague218 We have several Mercedes and BMW's in the family. After just a few minutes with the Mazda I was annoyed by the engine & gearbox. The driving experience is completely different.
Matt, the car has NO turbocharger as you stated at 16:17. Its a naturally aspirated 4 cyl, which can be found in the Mazda CX5 aswell. Also there is no "regular hybrid", there is only the plugin hybrid and the mild hybrids (diesels).
Mazda hands down has the best interior quality for its OLD competitors. However, targeting higher-end market, it needs to do a little bit more on the materials and feels such as the door-closing sound and driving feels for a comfy, luxurious vehicle.
My friend just took delivery of one and its so much better than the German competitors. Its stunning in this red and the interior quality is just amazing. Love how it handles as well.
Couple points, the 3 pin plugs are optional, and as much as the spec down is technically a spec down, its not really. The equipment level is the same. Just because it's a little cheaper its identically equipped. I imagine the price differences are the interior materials and the diamond cut wheels. It's also not turbocharged like you said at the end of the video. The engine is NA, like 90% of the other engines in Mazdas. The only turbo engines are the diesels
Feels like Matt is being a bit biased agaisnt Mazda here. I have an Audi A4, latest gen(b9) pre face lift. My neighbour has just bought the CX60, and it is goergeous on the inside!!! I prefer it over my A4. Don't get me wrong, the A4 has a nice interior, but it doesn't wow you like the CX60, maybe cos mines is all black. And for some reason the CX60 felt huge too, the dimensinos aren't honestly that much bigger, a few cm's here and there, but just feels and looks chunky. And mind you, I chose an A4 over a Q5 since the A4 felt a bit nicer.
Holy trinity (Merc, Bimmer, Audi) is nice but the alternative trinity can be very very good, so if you want Merc comfort take the Volvo XC60, if you want Bimmers dynamic take Alfa Stelvio and if you want Audis versatility take the Mazda CX-60 🎉
I bought a 2011 Mazda 3 for work and I put over 90k miles in less then 2 years and let me tell you to this day I only had to put tires and oil changes is been the best car ever owned and I got it with 90k miles trying to see how much it will last me once’s it gets to 200k miles lol but I have a feeling it will last more then 250-270k miles because never got a single light on the dash to this day 😮 I come from Honda and they good but shit always going side ways before of drivers beating the life out of them lol
Lots to like about the CX-60. Fully optioned, the price is a lot closer to an X-Trail, CR-V or RAV-4, not a Q5, NX or X3. But I don't understand Mazda making the top-spec Takumi model only available with the white interior. For an SUV, surely a dark interior option is a must, but only available that way on lower end models.
Wouldn’t really say that. Got the homura version since a few months now, got all the same tech in the Takumi (took packages available). So spec wise no diff except for the visual effects. I like the black accents on the outside a lot more. The white Takumi interior looked cool, but when you’ve got kids it’s a no go. Price wise there was an 800€ diff between Takumi and Homura, it’s something, but not such a great saving either.
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I have the exact same watch. The Promaster Ecodrive is a very good and solid piece of art. ;) I own it for 12 years now and it still works like on the first day. Not a single scratch on the glass. Recommend it. Greetings from Germany.
Corrections from what Matt Watson said.... Just for your information: Touch screen is available in Apple car play mode when you are stationary to make it easier to navigate through. The Adaptive cruise control is a part of a pack - Yes it is £1100 however you do also get - Cruising an traffic alerts, front cross traffic alert, smart brake support (front and back) Adaptive LED's and then the i-adaptive cruise and radar cruise control. Brakes don't always squeak. This is the first one I have known to do it. It will do 40 miles to a range - this is why you get the 8% BIK. Thanks! :)
The whining noise when you launched it isn't the e-motor. My 2017 Mazda 6 with the 2.2 turbo diesel also makes a similar sound when I floor it. I guess it's just the noise their engines make
Holy crap you're right!! that's not good for Carwow integrity! I review wrist watches on my channel and had a brand threaten to sue me if I didn't remove a review of one of their watches as they were not satisfied with what I had to say. I simply pointed them to our first email Exchange where I said I have only one condition: I get to say whatever I want to say: The Good The Bad and everything in between, to which they agreed! After that they stopped threatening me and I never removed the video as I felt it would have made me a sell-out
Great review, Matt, lovely car. Mazda do make some really nice vehicles but 5 on the back seat might be a bit of a squeeze, even 2, either side of the rear arm rest...
@@edgimson5706 you're right it's not really that big, X5, gle etc are bigger. It's huge when compared to my little Peugeot but in the grand scheme of things it's not a behemoth 😅
It’s slight bigger compared to CX5 … the cX 90 is the larger one… ( like cX 9) the same 2.5 used in cX 5, cx8, cX 9 … performance is good and fuel economy depends on driving style
Haha, 3:11 that was your Hugh Grant face/impression. Mazda really does well on many points, especially interior feel. Oh, and paint! Their metallic red paints in the sunshine are magnetic - at least in human emotion terms. I don't know what their current collaboration situation is with Ford, but a while back it was Mazda greatness with Ford drivetrains (not-so-greatness). I hope that last part has improved.
Mazda have not had any involvement with Ford for over a decade now and their models have no relationship to Ford at all. In fact Toyota are now a (small) share holder in Mazda.
Why is Mat downplaying this car so much? 😂 Overly critical on things he's usually less critical about, and less enthusiastic about things he'd usually be happy about. Kind of annoying
Like what exactly? Basically all the things he complained about I have seen in countless other videos. And very often I agree with him considering a car is expensive no matter the price so one should be more nitpicky because you invest your (most likely) hard earned money in it :) especially when you go up the price range
@@0905CJL just watched the 2023 GLC review again and this one back to back and you are right it is fairly small but I do have to say what i immediately noticed with the Mazda that is looks even smaller and more claustrophobic. I’m not saying there is a world of difference but I am saying there is one. If I had to choose between the Mazda and the Mercedes PURELY based on the space of the back seats I would choose the Mercedes I do have to say that the most criticisms I agree with of the cars that he reviews are cars like Audi, Mercedes and BMW especially with how greedy they are with withholding basic features that even cheaper cars have as standard. I loathe that behaviour although I understand they do it to get more money obviously
I own homura PHEV ver. Before you buy it, go to forums.... Theres a major flaw that mazda couldnt solve till today... 1. The car outside of the city is bouncing the rear passangers so hard that they might get sick... unacceptable 2. Traction controll cannot be disabled over 20kmh its back on. and more! go look urself.... ciao
Test drove one of these and was very impressed. In the end I stuck with BMW simply because of the seats. Ergonomically the seats aren't as deep as in European cars and I like support to my entire thigh to the back of the knee. The Mazda's were too short and left my legs with an unsupported dangling feeling. Other than that I loved the Mazda but my driving comfort was paramount. However, I'm sure it will suit many people.
@@oliver_1997 based on experience of owning multiple Audi vehicles and had serviced and repaired them myself... Your experience is three years probably under warranty. You are paying for the impression of quality but the engineering is bloody atrocious. As an electrical engineer, who specialised in the aviation industry for over a decade and a half I know what quality is. Audi Volkswagen in fact the vast majority of German vehicles actually use the cheapest nastiest electrical componentry they can get their hands on... Then there is the rubber gaskets and plastics again cheap cheap cheap. The concept of German engineering is a fallacy. They are designed as a throw away item to be replaced at end of warranty. Even if your experiences have been fine.. Again probably within warranty.. Statistically the majority of their vehicles are poor quality and will fail or have issues. The sq5 Diesel engine is notorious for problems.. You may be just lucky but three years isn't a longevity test. Take a look at reliability ratings that multiple nations run and you see that they rank fairly low, in fact Mercedes is the worst out of the three of them. So that's why I say it
@@phillippereira6468 Comparing the automotive industry to aviation is unrealistic, car's just aren't built to that standard. As I mentioned in my previous message. In my 5 years of driving Audi's and something like 15 years of Skoda's before that I've never had a single fault with any of my cars. If I did, they were all under warranty anyway so it wouldn't have been any drama. If you can afford the over all niceness of having something German rather than something that sounds like it'll break when you close the door or fidgets along our battered tarmac... Yeah I'm gonna go ahead and stick with Audi thanks
It's like an interim proposition from main stream to luxury. Given the price point, why spend the extra cash for just a little bit more. Also the interior looks absolutely well built and well thought off as to be in the luxury segment.
OK Matt once and for all, here is the deal with the "fake" tailpipes. How would you like your tailpipes to be black with exhaust soot? Directing the exhaust pipes downwards keeps the fakes one clean and neat.
This is an amazing recipe. Great looks, supposedly super solid drivetrain and a great cabin. A shame that things like the door sound, the comfort or that steering heater just seem a bit half assed..
I have one of these, except for the suspension dumping, which can be improved with an specific KONI dumpers and eibach springs the rest of the car works pretty well. In fact, if you put in off road mode the car will 0-60mph in 5,2sec!!!!
Eibach springs?? I've got the Koni dampers on order for my PHEV, but this is the first I've heard about the springs... Do you have a reference/forum/source link? Cheers from Luxembourg!
The rear suspension now has an upgrade available, 2022 cars have rear shocks with a D at the end of the part number, 2023 up to Q4 have an E at the end (which I had). 2023 Q4 onwards had shocks with an F at the end which I now have, much much better. Speak to your dealer to get the new parts installed
I actually saw CX-60.
This car looked cooler than photos😊
Agree 🤝. Mazda is good at designing cars.
@@Mamin28490 Very! And here in the US the CX-90 is beautiful and with that silky petrol I-6 it's amazing. The CX-90 looks amazing, truly.
Yes, regal!❤
Agree, waitting for mine. But i'm desapointed with people who test the car with a kind of destructive mission, not objective. Using a wood , knocking at the inside parts of the car as if it was a piece of vulgar plastic. Many test are much more objectives even if they crit the negative points, videos are made for. Just look at "Mazda has mostly fixed the CX-60" , very interesting test.
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Matt comparing the noise levels and suspension to luxury cars speaks levels about how upmarket Mazda has moved with their new CX-60. I think these will sell very well for those looking for a more luxurious CX-5, similar to the Lexus NX and Rav4
Imagine if CX-60 also has an engine from Ford GT...
I wouldn't compare this to anything German I compare this to a Honda or Toyota and that's it. And don't even get me started on Hyundai and Kia their leaves above this and they're having fun with their car
@@brandonpollard8928Hyundai and Kia make terrible, crappy, and unreliable vehicles that have constant recalls, catch on fire, or get stolen with flash drives. What a joke your comment is.
@@brandonpollard8928German cars are completely overrated. They live on badge image and a historic image of quality/reliability. This is easily comparable with the boring X3 and the like.
@@brandonpollard8928I’d say German cars are still better in every way expect for value but Mazdas are pretty good for bang for your buck. Lots of people wouldn’t care for the extra 20% the Germans have on the Mazda so they save some cash
Hello. I've just popped in to say that I've had my Mazda cx60 for nearly two weeks. I opted for the Homura, all the packages PHEV in the deep blue. I LOVE it. I do plug it in every night to domestic AC 3-pin (external, Plug in vehicle compliant) and have achieved 200 mpg and 39 miles on a full battery. My last car was a Volvo XC60 R design diesel - so similar in size. Things I've noticed: the 20 inch tyres are more forgiving than I had expected given the various reviews of the car. Mine has had all the recall items fitted/adjusted and I find the ride firm without the 'fidget' described. Road noise is more than acceptable compared to my Volvo and it corners as if on rails - again, compared to my AWD Volvo on 19" wheels - which inspires confidence and minimises body roll. I'm still 'learning' the car and am enjoying it immensely. I looked at other PHEVs as Matt suggested: The French equivalent was more expensive and its style will date easily. The Germans - well, £15k more for similar size but much lower spec. The Honda CRV was similar as was the Toyota RAV - but I just didn't like their 'loud' interiors. The Mazda oozes quality and has quiet interior styling. Perfect
If you don't mind me asking, how are the seats compared to
Volvo?
And also how is the "weight" feeling compared to Volvo? I really like how heavy Volvo XC60 feels (and is) and it just goes over bumps like a tank without you feeling much. Do you have the same feeling of heavy, solid and stable car in the CX60? Because CX5 definitely doesn't feel that way.
@@vivek5562seats are slightly better on the volvo, but in my opinion the mazda is a better car. We have had ours for a year and 5000 miles without a single problem, whereas my uncle who has a volvo xc60 has had several issues with his car. I recommend that you test drive them both and see how you like them, keeping in mind that the mazda is £10000 cheaper with the same equipment.
Love to see where Mazda is heading. Especially with the 6 cylinders.
The CX-60 has 286bhp. The same with ZZ-S Coupe.
The US market has the cx90 that in the turbo s trim has a petrol i6 with 340 Hp and 369 lb/ft of torque
@@takaradope what is lb/ft
@@purwantiallan5089 No it doesnt, did you even watched the video? Mat already explaained, it's 200hp, 253hp, and 237hp
@@rayhan4502Matt is in the UK.
Mazda is really underrated, been driving the Mazda 6 2014 model it’s so good
Worked for Avis 2 years, got to see very nicely specced PHEV versions of the CX60. Great car (awesome cold start up sound I'm still impressed), got cool GLE-GLS vibes cuz it's quite big and imposing, pulls for the weight, nice interior. I loved it!
Matt had a pre-change model to test. Mazda is soundproofing the doors differently and there is no longer a strange sound when closing. The same applies to suspension work.
As for acceleration: strange, but the CX60 has the best acceleration time in off-road mode.
When did these get changed? I have one I’m buying
It has the fastest acceleration in off-road because it locks the differential. You shouldn't launch it in off-road mode though, as at will cause a lot of wear on the diff
@@benbeasley6996 There were many complaints from customers and journalists. The cars released now are after changes and I know that Mazda calls customers with earlier cars and they are corrected in the service center.
That’s handy for the
@@dirksplithof380yep just about enough power to pull the skin off a rice pudding 😂
Mat, I tried to spec' up a Q5 like my full bells-and-whistles Takumi PHEV, but blew past the 90KEUR mark with plenty of boxes left to check- price/kit/performance-wise I couldn't be happier or found better ( no regrets, but I do miss my little red Sandero III, fully specced and bi-fuel, but I got an excellent trade-in!).
The wife has a cx-5 and I'm a convert to Mazda SUVs in general. An absolute pleasure to drive and live with
I concur…..after owning a troublesome Tiguan the CX5 is superb. Beautifully finished.
@ralphsmyth9635 what made a world of a difference was the adaptive cruise and lane assistance. The thing practically drove itself back home when I collected it from Manchester (home being glasgow).
I got mine last year. There are some minor issues which you have mentioned. Some, like the metallic sound of the doors, have been fixed. I‘m very satisfied with it ❤
How have you fixed the door shut noise?
@@marius4iasi mazda did that and some other issues at zero cost. They open the doors from the inside and ad a layer of some kind of isolation.
What are the other issues and were they fixed with recall?
@@ln5747 some electronics including wireless charging
@@jonnymoney1071 nothing serious then
Good to see Mazda letting you review their cars again after comparing the Mazda3 to a dog doing its business.
There is another auto guy in US who inexplicably went after the Mazda3 turbo. It was jarring Who knows, maybe it pay to play
LMAOO WHY IS IT SO ACCURATE THO
Given the plates are blurred/blocked, I’d say this is not Mazda letting him review it but a dealership or something lmao
@@nmnozThat’s not how that works
Was actually a cat
Just watched the review and I’m completely blown away by the sophistication and elegance Mazda has instilled in the new CX-60 🤩! From the refined cabin to the sleek exterior, it seems to tick all the boxes. It's refreshing to see Mazda stepping up their game and giving the luxury brands a run for their money. What do you all think, can it truly rival the Germans, especially with its compelling price point? Also, who else is intrigued by the 6 cylinders? 🔥
As a car enthusiast, I find fake exhaust tips horrendous (just like Matt does). I wouldn't ever buy a car with such fakery, regardless of how good it is otherwise. I think manufacturers should at least offer trim level(s) without the fakery (see Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce), especially for 6 cylinders!
@@krisztiangigornothing wrong with those. I think it's good exhaust tail pipes are facing down for health reasons.
@@Tulan-hz6ho I understand they have to face down. Still, I'd prefer if they were just hidden - not trying to mimic them on the rear bumper.
No gonna lie Mazda really doing good job with this new CX-60 👌
It is quite pricey for some reason.
@@purwantiallan5089 how so? it's cheaper than the Germans and the Lexus and almost as good. The price for it is very good I'd say. Mazda is more and more becoming a competitor to those brands.
Mercedes GLB starts at £38,500 so 7 grand more than a Merc same size
@@rikaus9273you need to consider that GLB is absolute sh*t of a car. Very unreliable, terrible interior quality etc. Size wise this is GLC and X3 territory, not GLB.
@@rikaus9273 except GLB is a bit smaller, is on a same FWD platform as an A class, and has cheaper interior. Of course the Mazda will be more expensive
I love my new PHEV CX-60, I get a lot of comments from friends and family as to why I "downgraded" from an X5 to a Mazda, but hey no complaints here. Might not have that luxury badge but I know it's gonna run when I need it to.
How is your CX60? Any issues so far?
Thinking to change also from BMW. It is my second "software" / "motor unit" repair in 12 months and BMW is paying just a few percent of all costs. Not anymore;D
Haven't had any issues so far. It's what you would expect from the Japanese. It's far from being the most luxurious out there (even my old X5 beats the ride quality on this one) but the driving feel of it for me is just amazing especially on a twisty country road.@@pawkaster It's got decent power when you need to punch it, tech on this car is good as well. For me it's just the ride quality can be improved.
It's a good option to choose from. @@easye44
YES, FINALLY, A new Mazda review on CarWow, as a Mazda fan I have missed you reviewing them :')
The tinny doors have been rectified on the 2023 models, and 2022 models can get the added door suppression free of charge, they sound like they should after the work....all in all the car and for the money will outdo most German equivalent, and not forgetting..it is a Mazda, and will never let you down, unlike some German offerings....great review....
"never let you down" Only mine did. It had this horrible thrumming sound between 25 and 45 MPH - sounded like a window left open a bit and the resonance that you get. But it seemed to be from the transmission. They tried to fix it (prop shaft replacement) but failed, then no-one seemed to know what to do. Not just my car - they had some others with the same issue and people on forums were reporting the issue - some dating back to December 2022 and still no fix. Only on the PHEV. I ended up returning it. Shame as it was a really nice car but I lost confidence in the technology and the support processes.
Not heard of this issue, on a forum too, no talk of this one, which forum was it on?
I've had various Mazda's including a couple of Mazda 6 models. Great cars. Brilliantly reliable.
@@jdmguy44 Soo.. why do you think I bought the CX-60 PHEV? I had expectations of using it as a retirement vehicle. Sadly that did not work out. When something (that the dealership and Mazda network) could not resolve after a couple of attempts in my car - and others - I lost confidence in tis vehicle being a long term proposition. The issue appeared to be that 'something' in the drive train (apparently) seemed to be 'wrong', assembly issue, misaligned parts, out of balance shafts, no-one seems to know... then you have to wonder if the vibrations underlying the 'thrumming' will leave the owner with a series of transmission related issues down the line. after warranty has expired etc. It's a new and very cool drive train (one of the reasons I bought it - I liked the concept) but it does have an ICE with clutch in line with the EV motor and another clutch and the 8 speed gearbox. Great idea (you always have 4 wheel drive irrespective of EV / ICE / Hybrid drive) but it seems that if it has not been assembled well or there is a duff part then you have issues.
Another comment advises a few problems they have had
Ooh! Finally... how I've waited for you to review the CX 60.
This car cost around 55 keur. For that money you can’t even get base version of Q5 or X3..So Matt, this definitely should be recommended with BUY!
You can’t compare Q5 and X3 with that Mazda. The Mazda is more luxury and bigger. I would say CX60 is something in the middle between X3 and X5 and GLC - GLE. But for sure is much better than X3 and Q5
Finally a Mazda.
I don't know why they don't give enough space to Japanese brands such as Mazda.
Because Mazda didn't like his Mazda 3 review is why there was no Mazda for so long on this channel haha.
Because Mat only gives good reviews to the german cars(especially VAG group who is their main sponsor)
@@Samosayummyyaythe CX-60 costed about $85.750 in some European countries.
@@Brunoperes_88Mat always do this for some reason.
@@Samosayummyyayit was actually a positive review. Only negative was the look of the car from some angles.
I've been considering on buying this car since its release and you finally making a review of it is very helpful
I have been always a huge fan of Mazda and their design wise especially, so glad and thankful that they still produce cars such as this and some others, thank you Mat for your honest review.
Mat, the PHEV CX-60 doesn't have turbocharger or supercharger. It uses Mazda 2.5L naturally aspirated I-4. I don't know if they use an ISG on the PHEV, but that whine definitely sounds like some sort of belt whine.
Been running one of these CX- 60 PHEVS for the last 3 months and have nicknamed it "The Bungalow" as it is a big SUV. Bad points, very firm suspension, never really feels planted, particularly on motorways, so not overly relaxing to drive and the combined fuel economy (I charge it regularly) has never bettered 39mpg and it has safety features that annoy, two in particular, for no real reason it will sound a warning and flash on the screen "Distracted Driver Detected" which means if you weren't you certainly are now and when driving on a road that has parked cars on both sides and you reach a slight bend it sounds an even louder warning and a big "Brake" appears on your screen as it believes a collision is imminent, this has the ability to scare the bejesus out of you and any passengers on board.
Good points, lots of space, great standard spec (although I agree that ACC should be part of that) great driving position and with a fully charged battery, Sports mode will see you surprise more than a few drivers on how it can move, particularly the mid range acceleration which is somewhat brisk to say the least.
Overall a good value for money SUV which can be seen as a credible alternative to the likes of BMW and Audi.
Hey. Did you experience any issues with your car? Especially 12v battery warning?
@@pawkaster Nothing on the 12v battery warning but plenty elsewhere. For clarity I am running this as a company car so the issues have had minimal impact on me personally but could on a private buyer. The initial CX60 went back to a Mazda dealership as the steering was faulty, which I believe is a known fault with a particular batch of cars, which involves a complete replacement steering rack that has to come from Japan and can be anything up to 3 months to arrive (after my first had been in the garage for 5 weeks I rung and they simply could not tell me when it was likely to arrive and the repair completed)
Spoke with the lease company and they sent me a replacement, which promptly broke down on the way to my house with a complete electrical failure and the dashboard doing a good impression on the Blackpool illuminations. Back to the lease company, another one was to be sent, this one had an issue with the bonnet not being able to close properly, back again to the lease company and I am now on my 4th CX60 which, in the 6 days and 450 miles driven is seemingly holding together although for how long who knows??
One thing I will say is that, through all of this, Mazda have been really "on point" with their customer service and this is the main reason I have stayed with the brand and model despite being offered a variety of different cars via the leasing company.
We rented one of these for a faimilty holiday down south. (We live near Inverness, the Holiday was PORTSMOUTH) And we were throuroughly impressed. Nevermind the fuel economy, it went like a train and it sounds SOO good
Recently saw one of these in white. Stunning looking car and that cabin is gorgeous. Would take this or the Lexus NX any day over a German equivalent.
Lexus NX and CX-60 are equally gorgeous.
You can’t really compare Lexus and Mazda. The NX is much better
@@joey-pn3xe With the CX-60 you can and yes I am also a fan of Lexus.
@@jdmguy44 the hybrid system is old Toyota tech in the Mazda and the general build quality is not the same as the NX. From the rude quality to the insulation etc
No you wouldn’t and the buying public doesn’t.
Having learned from recent experience, not having exhaust tips exit to outside of bumper, probably helps to reduce repair cost in event of a low speed rear-end accident, reducing insurance cost
Reducing insurance cost by a 0.01%
CX- 60 AWD The colour of this car is super beautiful 😊
You should be sued by anyone if you'll buy it in any other color. For that grey 1 night in prison!
My 3 week old CX5 is that colour - Soul Red Crystal. Love it!
What took you so long? I bought one 7 weeks ago and now you finally review it! Love the car and if you put it in Off Road mode it will do 0-60 in 5.2 seconds! Homura with black accents and alloys looks better. Stunning car for the money.
When I put it in off road mode it was remarkable slower than in sport mode. This was during a test drive with a European model.
I agree, the Humora edition is also what I have, and it's the best looking one. Makes it a lot sportier!
The Ford Explorer done 0 to 60 in 5.09 seconds. Faster than CX-60.
@@Bloodkiller77Ford Explorer and Expedition also accelerated quicker than CX-60.
@@purwantiallan5089Tesla model Y Dual Motor Performance did 0-60 in 3.5 . Exploder is junk.
Got the diesel for 2 weeks, overall a great family car, we enjoyed it. Had some strange errors with low battery warnings which seems to be common for newer Mazdas and one time the gear box didn’t shift when we drove onto the motorway which was quite scary. Had to restart the car and everything was fine afterwards. Looks like there might be some issues with the electronics at least with our model. Overall, very bulky but nice car, would love to drive it again.
You're not the only one who has these problems. All CX-60's have a lot of issues. Sticky steering, wireless charger errors, weird rear suspension, empty battery errors, strange 5th to 6th gear noise, strange behavior of security systems, etc. etc.
I know, because I own one...
@@CharlieMirakel I own one too now. I am a bit scarry of all the issues it has. Did you resolve your issue 12v battery warning? It is showing on mine from tiem to time. Is battery indeed is draining and/or depleted, or this is some glitch in the system?
@@CharlieMirakel standard new model issues. Never buy new model.
Did these issues get resolved?
Proud to say I own one and it’s such a beauty to drive, so relaxing, only gripe I have is rear end over speed humps, feels like a bucking bronco lol.
On the other hand the sport mode brings out the dragon in the car!!
whats the average mpg you get?
The rear suspension now has an upgrade available, 2022 cars have rear shocks with a D at the end of the part number, 2023 up to Q4 have an E at the end (which I had). 2023 Q4 onwards had shocks with an F at the end which I now have, much much better. Speak to your dealer to get the new parts installed
@@jaymack85755L/100km on the 254 hp diesel if you drive it normally :D
@@BigDaddy3445 If I understand correctly, these changes unfortunately only affect cars for the Australian market.
Finally a review after a long array of drag races
Array.....normis won't get it
@lakshay5542 lol, tech guy things i guess 🤷
That engine sounds amazing! No idea if it's real, but that's pretty nice!
i have a cx8 and its a 4cyl but sounds rlly good
Fun little quirk: you can "rev" the electric engine. The electric motor is actually spinning the drive shaft, instead of the wheels. So you can keep it in park and rev it up and you'll get that turbo like charger noise
Already tested in Brunei. Only basic spec come in with black leather. And normal rim. Wish could bring this video spec to my country. Love how smooth the transmission!! And effortless when accelerating!
The middle screen is touch screen for CarPlay or Android Auto. Just not for Mazda menus.
Have had my CX-60 since last September. On the whole I’m pleased with it and Sport mode is something that needs to be tried to be believed
Is it touch? 😆 Got one for two weeks and never touched the display once while using Android Auto, worked to well with the center dial.
@@cionheart yes it is. I have had a CX-60 for a year. A setting needs enabling as by default it is only touch for up to 5mph. Enable the setting though and it is touch screen at any speed
@@jamestownsend3154 hello. What is your experience with CX60? Any issues so far? I just bought it and currently getting 12v low battery warnings from time to time.
Nice review, it is not here in Canada yet. Have a 2021 CX5 with 2.5 turbo. Excellent vehicle. Appreciate your sense of humor.
But we have cx -90. Nice car as well:)
I feel like Mazda listens to its customers and car reviewers. Instead of integrating climate control, they keep it separate, the design is just right, the materials look gorgeous. Mazda has perfected the mix of form and function. Clearly, they listen to buyers.
I also tested this car. It's really good. If I needed the size, I'd have it over the Germans.
No way. It's a good car but no where near as refined as a bmw or mercedes. Of course they are much more expensive.
Mazda is way better
@@ТеодорФилипов-ж3дpure cope
@@RikiJasminna mate
@montague218 We have several Mercedes and BMW's in the family. After just a few minutes with the Mazda I was annoyed by the engine & gearbox. The driving experience is completely different.
Matt, the car has NO turbocharger as you stated at 16:17. Its a naturally aspirated 4 cyl, which can be found in the Mazda CX5 aswell. Also there is no "regular hybrid", there is only the plugin hybrid and the mild hybrids (diesels).
What if CX-60 also has V6 Twinturbo?
Inline 6 yes, twin turbocharged, idk
Here in Australia we have 3.3 litre turbocharged 6 cylinders for tooth petrol and diesel. Also the 4 cyclinder hybrid
@xzst The engine in this CX-60 is a 3.3 inline six.
In Europe it's the 2.5L 4 cylinder. I hope later on also the choice fort the 3.3L 6 cylinder
I think this model will do very good. Quite comfy, good materials, good sound, pretty good looking, and did not have any brake issue (cough cough).
Yep. CX-60 despite its quite dull to drive like Ford Expedition and Chrysler Phaeton, its still enjoyable tho.
Mazda hands down has the best interior quality for its OLD competitors. However, targeting higher-end market, it needs to do a little bit more on the materials and feels such as the door-closing sound and driving feels for a comfy, luxurious vehicle.
There is also a TSB for the tinny spunding doors. Dealer will retrofit insulating mats in the doors and they will sound nice.
My friend just took delivery of one and its so much better than the German competitors. Its stunning in this red and the interior quality is just amazing. Love how it handles as well.
Couple points, the 3 pin plugs are optional, and as much as the spec down is technically a spec down, its not really. The equipment level is the same. Just because it's a little cheaper its identically equipped. I imagine the price differences are the interior materials and the diamond cut wheels. It's also not turbocharged like you said at the end of the video. The engine is NA, like 90% of the other engines in Mazdas. The only turbo engines are the diesels
Mazda offers TT 3.3l diesel and petrol options in other markets.
@@spoodowhat if Crossport and CX-60 also has crossover hybrid engine...
@@spoodo The 3.3 petrol and diesel options are available here in the UK.
@@jdmguy44 the petrol one isn't *yet*
Feels like Matt is being a bit biased agaisnt Mazda here.
I have an Audi A4, latest gen(b9) pre face lift.
My neighbour has just bought the CX60, and it is goergeous on the inside!!! I prefer it over my A4.
Don't get me wrong, the A4 has a nice interior, but it doesn't wow you like the CX60, maybe cos mines is all black. And for some reason the CX60 felt huge too, the dimensinos aren't honestly that much bigger, a few cm's here and there, but just feels and looks chunky.
And mind you, I chose an A4 over a Q5 since the A4 felt a bit nicer.
Holy trinity (Merc, Bimmer, Audi) is nice but the alternative trinity can be very very good, so if you want Merc comfort take the Volvo XC60, if you want Bimmers dynamic take Alfa Stelvio and if you want Audis versatility take the Mazda CX-60 🎉
CX-60 is dream Suv for me, and the firm suspension and noise for me is what makes a car a car
After saying the Mazda dog business it's happy they let you review again. I love mazda❤
Well I must say Mazda and Volvo are the two most Clean and great looking SUVs
Mazda Metallic red always stunning
I was amazed how little suave there was in the rear seats, felt very cramped for the size of car
I bought a 2011 Mazda 3 for work and I put over 90k miles in less then 2 years and let me tell you to this day I only had to put tires and oil changes is been the best car ever owned and I got it with 90k miles trying to see how much it will last me once’s it gets to 200k miles lol but I have a feeling it will last more then 250-270k miles because never got a single light on the dash to this day 😮 I come from Honda and they good but shit always going side ways before of drivers beating the life out of them lol
Lots to like about the CX-60. Fully optioned, the price is a lot closer to an X-Trail, CR-V or RAV-4, not a Q5, NX or X3. But I don't understand Mazda making the top-spec Takumi model only available with the white interior. For an SUV, surely a dark interior option is a must, but only available that way on lower end models.
Wouldn’t really say that. Got the homura version since a few months now, got all the same tech in the Takumi (took packages available). So spec wise no diff except for the visual effects. I like the black accents on the outside a lot more. The white Takumi interior looked cool, but when you’ve got kids it’s a no go. Price wise there was an 800€ diff between Takumi and Homura, it’s something, but not such a great saving either.
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The mice comment had me laughing cant lie, great review as always Matt! 🤣
Been driving BMWs as company cars for 13 years.
Choosing a CX60 PHEV as my next car given spec levels, all round ability and great P11D savings.
It's been quite some time since the last Mazda review. Happy to see one again.
I have the exact same watch. The Promaster Ecodrive is a very good and solid piece of art. ;) I own it for 12 years now and it still works like on the first day. Not a single scratch on the glass. Recommend it. Greetings from Germany.
Really like that, sounds good as well. I like that motor whistle 😂
Corrections from what Matt Watson said.... Just for your information:
Touch screen is available in Apple car play mode when you are stationary to make it easier to navigate through.
The Adaptive cruise control is a part of a pack - Yes it is £1100 however you do also get - Cruising an traffic alerts, front cross traffic alert, smart brake support (front and back) Adaptive LED's and then the i-adaptive cruise and radar cruise control.
Brakes don't always squeak. This is the first one I have known to do it.
It will do 40 miles to a range - this is why you get the 8% BIK.
Thanks! :)
I missed the normal Carwow reviews😊
The paint colour is just absolutely beautiful. Such depth.
I can't think of any other SUV with as long of a dash-to-axel ratio. It's like a RWD Jaguar!
The whining noise when you launched it isn't the e-motor. My 2017 Mazda 6 with the 2.2 turbo diesel also makes a similar sound when I floor it. I guess it's just the noise their engines make
The Jeep Avenger was not only so bad it broke down 4 times, the video was also removed from carwow's channel.
Holy crap you're right!! that's not good for Carwow integrity!
I review wrist watches on my channel and had a brand threaten to sue me if I didn't remove a review of one of their watches as they were not satisfied with what I had to say.
I simply pointed them to our first email Exchange where I said I have only one condition: I get to say whatever I want to say: The Good The Bad and everything in between, to which they agreed!
After that they stopped threatening me and I never removed the video as I felt it would have made me a sell-out
I've driven this on a track and boy is it quick, for an suv this size it's very stable and has quite good brakes.
Great review, Matt, lovely car. Mazda do make some really nice vehicles but 5 on the back seat might be a bit of a squeeze, even 2, either side of the rear arm rest...
The 3 dead mice segment cracked me up! Just bought a CX-30, can't wait to drive it!
I love Matt keep saying he needs his own late night show here in USA he would be a hit❤
by saying 16:37 of avoiding petrol Plug in hybrid - is it really that bad? was actually considering of buying it in 2 weeks
48.6 mpg in a huge car like that is pretty good I think for the ICE, especially considering it has to carry the electric drivetrain components along
Not really huge.
More medium to small suz .
Not like it's a Large 7 seater real size SUV of a car
Is it really mpg or is it kpg?
@@edgimson5706 you're right it's not really that big, X5, gle etc are bigger.
It's huge when compared to my little Peugeot but in the grand scheme of things it's not a behemoth 😅
@@JayDee-b5u it said mpg at 12:25
It’s slight bigger compared to CX5 … the cX 90 is the larger one… ( like cX 9) the same 2.5 used in cX 5, cx8, cX 9 … performance is good and fuel economy depends on driving style
This is a gorgeous looking Mazda.....Mazda cars are really nailing it and getting better and better!!!
Bravo Mazda!!! 👏👏👏👏
I like my diesel cx60. Amazing to drive. Combined fuel consumption could be easily 4.5 for 250hp.
Haha, 3:11 that was your Hugh Grant face/impression. Mazda really does well on many points, especially interior feel. Oh, and paint! Their metallic red paints in the sunshine are magnetic - at least in human emotion terms. I don't know what their current collaboration situation is with Ford, but a while back it was Mazda greatness with Ford drivetrains (not-so-greatness). I hope that last part has improved.
Mazda have not had any involvement with Ford for over a decade now and their models have no relationship to Ford at all. In fact Toyota are now a (small) share holder in Mazda.
A Mazda? Nice! I thought they wouldn't let you review their cars anymore
Good to see Matt doing a good old review.
Why is Mat downplaying this car so much? 😂 Overly critical on things he's usually less critical about, and less enthusiastic about things he'd usually be happy about. Kind of annoying
Like what exactly? Basically all the things he complained about I have seen in countless other videos. And very often I agree with him considering a car is expensive no matter the price so one should be more nitpicky because you invest your (most likely) hard earned money in it :) especially when you go up the price range
@@emiel255like the back seats in GLC also quite tiny and uncomfortable, he didn’t complain with that🤷♂️
@@0905CJL just watched the 2023 GLC review again and this one back to back and you are right it is fairly small but I do have to say what i immediately noticed with the Mazda that is looks even smaller and more claustrophobic. I’m not saying there is a world of difference but I am saying there is one.
If I had to choose between the Mazda and the Mercedes PURELY based on the space of the back seats I would choose the Mercedes
I do have to say that the most criticisms I agree with of the cars that he reviews are cars like Audi, Mercedes and BMW especially with how greedy they are with withholding basic features that even cheaper cars have as standard. I loathe that behaviour although I understand they do it to get more money obviously
Guess what
Matt loves everything what jaguar do now
'First world' nitpicking. Beautiful, reliable, affordable luxury.
Finally a "normal car" car review :)
16:16 I might be wrong but, isn't the 2,5 petrol NA?
NGL love Carwow reviews! Appreciate Matt's humour & his frank reviews obviously! 👍
The bit with the mice killed me 😂
No need for the “fake” noises of the Abarth… that whine is great! 16:12
its a motor charger
I own homura PHEV ver. Before you buy it, go to forums.... Theres a major flaw that mazda couldnt solve till today...
1. The car outside of the city is bouncing the rear passangers so hard that they might get sick... unacceptable
2. Traction controll cannot be disabled over 20kmh its back on.
and more! go look urself....
ciao
Great job Matt keep it up
Test drove one of these and was very impressed. In the end I stuck with BMW simply because of the seats. Ergonomically the seats aren't as deep as in European cars and I like support to my entire thigh to the back of the knee. The Mazda's were too short and left my legs with an unsupported dangling feeling. Other than that I loved the Mazda but my driving comfort was paramount. However, I'm sure it will suit many people.
I didn't think you'd get your hands on one of these so thank you to your team for sorting that. I'm probably gonna buy a Q5
Q5 is basically quite expensive tho.
And unreliable
You’re paying for quality with the Q5, I had an SQ5 for 3 years with zero faults. Not sure why you’d think they’re unreliable
@@oliver_1997 based on experience of owning multiple Audi vehicles and had serviced and repaired them myself... Your experience is three years probably under warranty.
You are paying for the impression of quality but the engineering is bloody atrocious. As an electrical engineer, who specialised in the aviation industry for over a decade and a half I know what quality is.
Audi Volkswagen in fact the vast majority of German vehicles actually use the cheapest nastiest electrical componentry they can get their hands on... Then there is the rubber gaskets and plastics again cheap cheap cheap.
The concept of German engineering is a fallacy.
They are designed as a throw away item to be replaced at end of warranty.
Even if your experiences have been fine.. Again probably within warranty.. Statistically the majority of their vehicles are poor quality and will fail or have issues.
The sq5 Diesel engine is notorious for problems.. You may be just lucky but three years isn't a longevity test.
Take a look at reliability ratings that multiple nations run and you see that they rank fairly low, in fact Mercedes is the worst out of the three of them.
So that's why I say it
@@phillippereira6468 Comparing the automotive industry to aviation is unrealistic, car's just aren't built to that standard. As I mentioned in my previous message. In my 5 years of driving Audi's and something like 15 years of Skoda's before that I've never had a single fault with any of my cars. If I did, they were all under warranty anyway so it wouldn't have been any drama. If you can afford the over all niceness of having something German rather than something that sounds like it'll break when you close the door or fidgets along our battered tarmac... Yeah I'm gonna go ahead and stick with Audi thanks
The sound of that engine, honestly sounds absolutely sick!
It's like an interim proposition from main stream to luxury. Given the price point, why spend the extra cash for just a little bit more. Also the interior looks absolutely well built and well thought off as to be in the luxury segment.
BTW, it's not the brakes that make noise.
Wow! Looks really good. Maybe I'll trade in my MDX for it.
Your Acura will run longer.
OK Matt once and for all, here is the deal with the "fake" tailpipes.
How would you like your tailpipes to be black with exhaust soot?
Directing the exhaust pipes downwards keeps the fakes one clean and neat.
This is an amazing recipe. Great looks, supposedly super solid drivetrain and a great cabin. A shame that things like the door sound, the comfort or that steering heater just seem a bit half assed..
Headlights look bad
Thx brilliant REVIEW keep doing these...not drag racing. Plz
Car reviews really highlight first world problems 😊
About time you reviewed this!
Imagine it with slightly extended fender flares and wider tires and some lowering of the suspension. It would look epic.
That’s gonna be the U.S CX-70 (minus the lowered suspension)
Matt surely loves his Garmin. Had to switch the Citizen for it for the B-roll.
I have one of these, except for the suspension dumping, which can be improved with an specific KONI dumpers and eibach springs the rest of the car works pretty well.
In fact, if you put in off road mode the car will 0-60mph in 5,2sec!!!!
Eibach springs?? I've got the Koni dampers on order for my PHEV, but this is the first I've heard about the springs... Do you have a reference/forum/source link? Cheers from Luxembourg!
The rear suspension now has an upgrade available, 2022 cars have rear shocks with a D at the end of the part number, 2023 up to Q4 have an E at the end (which I had). 2023 Q4 onwards had shocks with an F at the end which I now have, much much better. Speak to your dealer to get the new parts installed
@@BigDaddy3445 thanks for the info I will reach them
Finally a mazda review after a long long time 🫠