@user-fs7dx3gv6m Hi, I'm not sure of the production date, but this car was registered in April 2023.....not seeing any quality issues.....all good up to now.
@@Charles-q4y9t Not really quality issues but the auto box software was underdone as was the rear dampers (actually too stiff). Mazda offers owners of early model cars to modify the auto box software and replace the rear dampers for free as the new cars (after Oct 23) have both changes made from the factory
I have an SQ5, the 3 litre Derv has plenty of punch (straight line can smoke most cars on the road), does 40 mpg, is relatively quiet…for a daily 80 mile commute it’s pretty much perfect. Bravo to Mazda for going against the grain, and another great review by Tim.
I have one ,just got the free suspension upgrade and lowered my tyres to 34psi, car now rides brilliantly and still an easy 55mpg. 6 cylinder so much smoother than the 4s in the Audi Q5 and they struggle to do 35mpg.
I tested driven the car before, I couldn't stand the erupted shifting and unsettled dynamics from the suspensions setup, did those upgrade solved the problems in your opinion? oh also where did you purchase your car? As I am not aware of such upgrade going on in my country. Cheers.
well, at the moment it is defiantly worth having a diesel in my opinion. especially in the Netherlands where 98 is around 2.27 per liter and diesel is around 1.90 per liter...
That's a gorgeous interior. I'm with you on the excitement for carmakers bringing out big engines again. We need to have big lazy engines that can just lope along. Great Rodie Review!
Well, previously, had 2020 2.0D Jag FPAce. It was always 8-10L 100km. Well with Mazda 3.3D now it's like 5-7L. Punch is nice, car is little bit bonkers, but okay. Those who complain about ride, it's true. It's worse then Jag or BMW. Very long time ago had mazda 323 and ride was the same. It's Mazda way. Ofc, they should go more premium ride feel, but still it's Mazda way. Overall, love engine, love build quality. Don't love fully ride and assist can sometimes be annoying. Would I buy one more time after 3 months and 8k km. Yes
Seen plenty of ads for this focusing on its towing ability. Powerful, straight six diesel is ideal for this and whilst the powers that he would love to see us all in EVs, they’re not (yet) suitable for heavier towing duties. Well done Mazda for going against the flow!
Regarding the ride and transmission issues, Mazda are offering free upgrades to the suspension and software updates to the transmission to fix the problems.
Other online reviews of CX60 diesel mention: Poor sound insulation (excessive road noise), Indecisive/hesitant auto transmission changes, poor handling on bendy country B roads, rough jolting ride on anything but ultra smooth roads. I hope Mazda have sorted out these key faults ?
I believe the Aussie RU-vid channel Chasing Cars has suggested that Mazda is working on the ride and the gearbox on the CX-60, if these fixes come soon a follow up test should be on your to do list. It seems this might be a great family car.
Yes . They should all bring back the big diesels. Solid reliability, strong power, great mpg. I would buy one at around £30 - £40. My daughter has the VW Touareg 3.0 and it’s superb I just detailed it and it’s huge, I’m knackered.
My daily round-trip commute is 110km. So yes diesel is king. I had a petrol loaner for 3 days while may car is being serviced. Safe to say I'm happy with the diesel. 😂
I just sold my 330d I had for a year as it wasn't the most engaging car but you really can't go wrong with a straight 6 diesel for day to day driving, the power delivery just feels effortless
Impressive package. After a few kms the suspension may soften up a but making it less fidgety. Sounds good. First time i pulled up next to one i got excited about them advertising on the side the inline 6 badge
Great review Tim, glad to hear a 6 cylinder diesel engine gives you a stiffie. Do you think in future reviews you could test the horn? It would certainly give you a USP as no other reviewer doe this to my knowledge, and I like a good hooter.
Just to note that my 2016 Mazda CX3's touch screen performs the same way, i.e. it won't work as a touch screen when moving, but does when you're stopped.
@@whatthe6532 No they didn't. They offered 'courtesy' replacement dampers to reduce the rear bouncing, this is not a recall, nothing to do with the comfort and nothing about 'redoing' the suspension at all.
Once again, the Americans get shafted. We get neither the 3.3L diesel, nor the CX-60. Instead, Mazda gave us a 2 row CX-90 and called it the CX-70. Damn shame.
This engine (6 cyl diesel) makes so much sense in this type of car. My car has an I6 and returns 55mpg. My current courtesy car is an XC90 2.0 petrol with around 300bhp. Driving like an absolute saint returns 42mpg. Lovely car but would be immeasurably better with a diesel 6. Some cars just suit a diesel.
This car is awesome guys. Buy one if you can. If you get a used one, even better. 50 mpg all day long. And it is more reliable than the PHEV version. I used to sell these so trust me on this. Beautiful engine.
Really enjoyed this. That interior really is nice, and a nice contrast vs the unremittingly dark interiors beloved of the Germans, especially in anything “sporty”. Good noise from the lump in the front too. Lastly - shout out to the proudly asymmetric blue socks at the end, ploughing their own furrow, rest of the wardrobe bedamned.
Not an SUV fan but this one almost appeals to me! Really don't see any issue with two-abreast cycling on a normal width 2 way road with a cente line. Particularly in the countryside. If there is no oncoming traffic then you've got the whole other side of the road (and should be using it to overtake). If there is oncoming traffic and the cyclists are single-file as you feel you prefer -well you wouldn't make a super close pass in-lane between the cyclist and oncoming vehicle would you? And if it is a bigger group then riding two-abreast halves the length you need to overtake, entirely on the other side of the road of course. I can only think that anyone with an issue with riding two abreast either hasn't thought it through beyond their initial perception of the situation or worse is admitting they wish to squeeze past dangerously. That's been my take over 27 years of cycling and driving, though perhaps recent highway code rule change to specify a 1.5m minimum passing gap confuses this somewhat as even when passing fully on the other side of the road you are likely to be closer than that to the outer rider in two-abreast formation.
I own one, have done for over a year. The engine is a peach, the suspension is absolutely horrendous (even with the Mazda F variant rear dampers released to stop the bouncing rear end), and can become immensely tiresome on long journeys , you get out feeling like you've done a round with Rocky Balboa. I installed Koni dampers which helped but hasn't solved it. If you want a comfortable everyday ride, this isn't the car for you, over time you become less and less wanting to drive it knowing your teeth will be rattling their fillings out.
I had the PHEV Takumi version, bought it when they first came out. Whilst the trim was nice I found it challenging to live with. Very clunky when transferring from EV to petrol on the motorway, fuel tank too small, safety systems kept shutting off in the rain, would not go into EV on start up with full battery, drive recognition inconsistent ….. it went on and on. A shame, I had such high hopes at the time. I’m now in a Volvo. Much more refined I’m afraid.
I want one mad RU-vidr to get one of them, drive every day 10 - 20 miles with few stops for shopping, collecting kids etc and then - tell me after 3 years this car is happy... I know 6 years warranty, but still.
I'd say this interior is more posh than any Audi. I've been in Audi SQ7, Q5 Sportback, Q3, Q4 Etron and they disappoint with cheap hard plastics, thin door cards and dull colours. The CX-90 in Canada is way cheaper and that Signature trim blows many Audis out of the water. Beautiful wood (or simulated), colours in the right places, metalwork, comfy real leather seats, thickly padded door cards. IMO more substantial. Audi might have the edge in door solidity but they cost way more :( So Mazda it is :)
Yes of course! HVO100 as syntetic diesel are future for entire diesel vehicle production. Only Volvo have stop to produce diesel engines, all other are not interested in such.
Not a fan of adblue ,my company 2019 berlingo van has just had £2500 worth of new tank,sensor,injector and catalist. All because something stopped sending adblue to the engine and the van was counting down the miles until it wouldnt start, 76'000 miles ,fsh, 1 driver (me ) from new and averages (on the trip computer) 57.8mpg, so not driven like a typical white van. Also while saving the world doesnt half add hundreds of thousand 10 litre plastic containers and throw away plastic spouts, and at over £30 a pop it comes keen to your wallet when you need to add it.
All for promoting diesels. I get that they aren't the flavour of the month anymore but they have their place, this complete u-turn on diesel to the point that it's genuinely hard to buy one now is beyond frustrating. All the while massive and heavy plug in hybrid suvs that are no-where near as efficient are ten a penny
In Europe the newest diesel engine in terms of regulation is equal to Euro 4 standard in terms of taxes, which is a 20 years petrol car !!! Can’t understand what a discrimination it is?
I wonder how many would hate on this car not even remotely understanding the fact that it is polluting less than the increased electricity production neccessary if you replace it with an electric. It just feels like stupid people only want to make the world more boring, mistakenly in the name of the environment/totalitarian politics. Edit: Any increase in electricity on the EU grid is fueled by coal until all coal production is replaced by renewables. An electric car needs about 2kwh per 10km, releasing well over 2kg CO2. This thing needs half a liter diesel per 10km, releasing less than 1,5kg CO2.
The petrol CX-60 cannot match the economy or torque of the Diesel, 820 Km range from my Diesel CX-60 driving around in the suburbs, even better on the freeway.
Having test driven extensively the 3.3l diesel recently, the last word that I would use to qualify it is mad. It is nicely finished, roomy, rational and quite uncomfortable (deal breaker for me) as well as a bit dated (my BMW iDrive 5 looks as modern!). The engine provides some torque, but nothing particularly outstanding in today's standards. I test drove the BMW 45e and xDrive50 the same day, that might have influenced my perception :)
No way would I buy a modern diesel, so complicated with all the adblue, particulate filter and egr nonsense. There's a reason TG couldn't kill the Hi Lux, mechanical simplicity.
@@TimRodieDrivesStuff If you're going to do an auto review, you should at least pronounce the name correctly. In German-speaking countries, nobody says MG but ɛmˈɡi/
