►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: ru-vid.com ►Compare the Mazda CX-60 PHEV: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-26lmybzSjYs.html ►Compare the BMW X3 6-cyl: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XcP3W1XsZGY.html 00:00 First Mazda 6-cylinder test! 00:30 Platinum Quartz vs Machine Grey 00:53 White vs Soul Red Crystal 01:06 Mazda taking feedback 02:05 Length and wheels 03:26 Rear design 03:56 Interior: key fob and doors 04:31 Luxury interior? 06:29 Instruments and infotainment 08:11 Storage 09:39 Rear seats 12:15 Trunk / boot 13:35 PHEV or 6-cylinder D/P 14:39 Agile driving Inline 6 cyl 16:08 Competing vs the Germans 17:55 Acceleration test 18:24 Motorway driving 19:12 Assistance systems 20:01 Difference to CX-5 20:41 Pros and cons 21:37 PHEV vs ICE 22:33 Fuel economy test 23:55 8-speed-auto gearbox #Mazda #MazdaCX60 Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.
The fact that Thomas was contacted by Mazda regarding his feedback is testament to his credibility and respect as a leader in automotive journalism👍 Congratulations Thomas!
@@autogefuehl I'll add my congratulations too Thomas. Your automotive reviews are the most in-depth available on RU-vid. You are very fair, however you are not afraid to call out the manufacturers if something is not right.
Oh, and tell them at Mazda that the diesel engine sounds epic, Thomas. And that they really should keep actual buttons and switches in ALL their cars for all often used functions. I realise that manufacturers want screens because they look slick and sexy, but the real reason is that they are cheaper to make than a cluster of nicely manufacturerd buttons with premium haptic.
Mazda is one of the very few car makers that just make sense, no gimmicks no bullshits, everything intuitive and easy to use. Truly gem in modern world
Also one of the few automakers making L6 engine, which has ideal efficiency thanks to perfectly self-balacing structure. That's why it can produce more horses and consumes less fuel compared to similar competitions: Mercedes-Benz GLC220d 4MATIC 194hp 52.4mpg BMW X3 xDrive20d 190hp 47.9mpg Audi Q5 40 TDI Quattro 201hp 44.8mpg VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 150PS 148hp 54.3mpg/49.6mpg (6-speed Manual/7-speed DSG) Peugeot 5008 1.5L BlueHDi 131hp 54.1mpg Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi ISG 48V 136hp 55.4mpg (FWD) Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD 193hp 42.8mpg Mazda CX-60 e-Skyactiv D 251hp/197hp (AWD/RWD) 53.3mpg/56.5mpg (AWD/RWD)
This CX 60 looks like it's real competition for German and Japanese automakers. You've convinced me to strongly consider Mazda now. And, that Mazda actively listens to your detailed reviews is truly complimentary! Excellent job!!
Its better than any of their japanese peers (aka Lexus, Acura,...). Better platform, better value, better engines, actual up to date technologies, better interiors,... Their market will be everyone who wants an alternative to the germans. They'll have to fight it against Volvo, Jaguar, Alfa, Genesis,... Shame they dont bring all of this in sedan form.
@@aqz2000 I would totally agree with you if they shave off all the piano black plastic on the interior. Also Acura doesn’t have something that’s the size of cx60 or bmw x5 and gle for that matter. It’s either CX9 sized or it’s a 7 seater there currently isn’t anything in between
@@AI-qd4vbi think mazda will release inline6 sedan in 2-3 years. Now they are just enjoying profits on SUV trend. They are small car company … they have to focus one at a time 😂
What I love about this car, which you didn't mention, is that without all the fancy suspension on the competitors, you have much greater reliability, longevity, and far lower maintenance costs. And that goes for the rest of the car too! Also... I love that straight six engine sound!
@KevGotEm That is impressive, and I am a great Mazda fan. What I meant was it doesn't have air and electronic suspension (to me a very bad thing as very unreliable and expensive).
@@houtyfish273 plus the refinement of straight six engine (more refined than 3 or 4 cylinders) thus ideal fuel efficiency, you will be pleasantly surprised by the WLTP standard when compared with other SUV with similar sizes, similar diesel engine power.
I have a 2 litre diesel Q5 to replace at the end of the year. This new 6 cylinder diesel CX60 is now very much on my test drive list - it looks excellent value for money. Not only that it has buttons! Great review - as always!
Not a bad choice maybe 200PS is laughable for 3.3D but it is more economical than most 2.0D in this segment SUV, meaning less tax. Inline six can be more efficient than four cylinder.
Thomas you're the first one to test drive the 6 cylinder diesel and this means you're the leading reviewer in Europe. As usual I always a fan of yours in all your automotive reviews. I'm also a Mazda fan though I can't afford to buy one but I enjoyed watching a Mazda being driven and I felt I'm already in the driving seat. I hope you'll be invited in the US to review and test drive the new CX-90.😀 😂👍
I was looking forward to seeing reviews of the 3.3 diesel and it seems not to disappoint. What a nice car, not too big, great powertrain, economical, great interior, good looking and practical. Fantastic car.
Absolutely lovely car, I love how Mazda integrates aluminium and leather details to stand out, the new digital cockpit and overall aesthetic exterior looks! Really great job! Am buying new car within a year and am really considering a Mazda! Hope the saloon3 gets same facelift!
Really enjoy your reviews, you get into the details like door closing sounds! Wonderful build quality, fit and finish - superb Rear passenger space, biggest letdown Loving the SIX cylinder engines, can't wait to see tuners getting their hands on these and seeing what they can do
Thomas, Thank you for this first rate review as a follow up to the PHEV. Here in the States Mazda introduced the three row CX90 before the two row CX70 (too bad as our small family only needs two rows) but am excited to actually touch and drive the new vehicle. Too many reviewers are superficial which makes me appreciate your videos even more.
This is so amazing. Mazda is single handedly taking people out of their Mercedes, Audis and BMWs. With Mercedes only offering unrefined 2 litre 4 cylinder engines that don't use any less fuel than a well sorted i6, Mazda will be my next vehicle. Thank you Mazda! I'm so excited for the i6 diesel!!
Not bad choice at all. L6 will be much smoother than 3 or 4 cylinders. Sure the power tuning is underwhelming for 3.3L, but the fuel economy is very astonishing. It goes 5L/100km for RWD and 5.3L/100km for AWD variant 254PS.
Sadly, in many countries there a lot of additional taxes if you go for a 3L instead of a 2L, despite the fuel consumption. Here in Greece a brand new 3L engine is going to cost around 17k euros extra in "luxury taxes" during the first decade, while a 2L only gets 3.740 euros in taxes for the same period. It is a huge difference, almost the difference to just getting the Mercedes instead.... If i lived in USA though, i would definitely prefer the larger displacement.
And how much performance can this engine deliver? 3.3 6Cy providing a 0-60 of about 8 seconds and AWD 7 seconds........ its a bit of a joke. Its embarrassing compared to German SUVs.
Previously, I had never thought about owning a Mazda. However, with my family growing, I had my heart set on purchasing the new Lexus RX. Unfortunately, I was informed by a Lexus (Australian) dealer that the wait time for the car was up to 2 years, which I found to be an absurd amount of time to wait. As a result, I am now seriously considering the CX60. By the way, I am a big fan of your great reviews! I wanted to add that your review of the C63s coupe in 2019 was one of the main reasons I decided to purchase that car, and now you might be the reason I end up buying the CX60. Thank you for all of your help.
Interesting philosophy, while everyone else is downsizing through turbocharging, Mazda gives you larger displacement with same efficency, meaning less stress and reliability. Great review, very thorough
Danke! Endlich ein CX-60 Diesel Review das nicht von der Mazda Presseabteilung gescriptet wurde. Sicher, der 6-Zyl ist ein USP in der Leistungs/Preisklasse, dazu noch ein sehr schickes Cockpit. Preis-/Leistung passt also und löst schon einen gewissen Haben-Wollen-Effekt aus.
Finally, a hands-on review of the 6-cylinder! Nice gesture from Mazda about the feedback and congratulations on high quality level of your reviews that prompted Mazda to contact you. Looking forward to the review of the petrol version as well. I wonder how do the CX-60 3,0 i6 and the CX-5 2,5 NA compare to the late CX-7 2,3t in terms of riding/feel/power.
I have to agree with the comment about buttons. Making everything touchscreen is not necessarily better. I got a loan vehicle from the Mercedes dealer when my old C-class (with buttons!) was in for maintenance, and I do not like having climate control and radio controls on the touch screen. I did like the ambient lighting when I turned down the brightness of it. But all in all, I think you should be able to control your vehicle without having to look at a touch screen to see if I'm pressing the right area of the screen. You can not do that in the current generation Mercedes, but it looks like you can with this Mazda. That means it is an interesting car, just for the ergonomics alone.
@@Kanazawa1997 I did like the infotainment system to be honest. It worked intuitively, but as I said, you can't control it without taking your eyes off the road. Buttons you know where they are and can control blindly after getting used to the car.
It’s the short cold start trips that hurt my consumption on my diesel. It makes a PHEV interesting but despite that the numbers just don’t add up in the end. Then there’s the smaller fuel tanks and extra weight that takes the edge off the handling and ride. There’s plenty to be said for big diesels.
@@Wotan-ke5ow Yeah... Lets wait until our governments see the reality and get some common sense back in their taxation policies- currently it reminds me of the early 2010s where we were told one thing just to reverse it all few year later... :P
Great video Thomas. This car is Def worth shortlist ING, but for me and my family needs the CX90 will be the one I'm looking closely at when 2023 draws close to the end.
Thank you Tomas and the team. First class explication and explanation. Also complete honesty. The additional space in the fuel tank is, in English, the (fuel) expansion space. I have subscribed. Cheers from NZ🇳🇿.
I hope they price it right so that it will eat into the sales of Telluride and Palisade. The markup on those is insane and competition is always good. If they price the volume selling package around 47k USD, it'll be top of my test drive list for this segment.
Excellent review! Absolutely love the RWD proportions as I'm allergic to front wheel drive and torque steer.😂 Thanks for showing that awesome wide rear view camera. I hope the North American version doesn't deviate from this too much.
It has a 0-60 of about 8 seconds........ I'm not sure you need to worry about torque steer or traction lol....... how they managed to extract such little performance from a 3.3 6Cy is baffling
Thanks for sharing this review with us, Thomas. I wasn't much interested in Machine Gray until I saw this review. I'm in the U.S. but enjoy watching your reviews of the European models. As for manufacturers listening to consumers I feel like they do what they want unless they hear enough complaints. Surely, the brands going to full touch screen must know most of us prefer physical knobs and buttons yet they do away with them anyway. I suppose it's purely for profit margins. At least Mazda seems to be listening more so than others. Cheers!
About CarPlay & Android auto. You can actually enable the option to have the touchscreen also while driving. Have got the Cx-60 for a couple months now.
As a Mazda-fan i'm not so thrilled about the exterior but the interior is great as always. Lots of cars that sell a lot better have awful #BS capacitive buttons and a lacky screen with everything in it. So weird how buyers don't seem to appreciate Mazda's more since people always complain about those things.
I love the exterior, but I didn't like it initially, hopefully it will grow on you too. Buyers don't appreciate it because they don't even think about Mazda when shopping for a new car. They just go back to the same dealer for another Toyota/Honda/Hyundai etc.
I wish the rest of the world would catch up to Australia Mazda is mainstream here. If you want a new car, you think Toyota or Mazda before anything else.
Can confirm. I live in NZ and lately Mazda has been really popular. I own the CX-9. Most of the time it's been a really great car to drive & enjoy. Much better than our Highlander
Have you noticed any hesitation in the drivetrain the way that Thomas did in the pre-production model? He talked about the switch from EV to ICE was a bit rough and lagging, not smooth. I have hoped the engineers improved it by the time of production.
@@kurtpenner2362 the switch between ev and ice is pretty slick. You do notice but it is minimal. But I have no experience with other PHEV types. Running in town with minimal battery it switches back and forth quite a lot.
Great review as always Thomas! You deserve far more views! I always have a soft spot for Mazda. But i hope they use their new platform and inline 6 for a new coupe and a new sedan... Come on Mazda, bring the goods! Not everyone wants a huge SUV! As for this particular CX-60, if i was getting this car and wanted economy i would pick the PHEV version (it also has far less taxes here in Greece). I don't think the diesel is worth it unless someone does very frequent long drives. For city dwellers who want to travel occasionally the PHEV is still king. If i went inline 6 with the CX-60 i would wait for the Skyactive-X petrol version.
Love your in-depth reviews, thank you. Are you coming to the states to test drive the 340hp CX-90? I would love to see you review it, I trust your opinions a great deal.
Thomas, you really do the most thorough reviews - you answer all of those questions I would have liked to know. I agree with you on the wonderful, actual buttons for the climate systems and on the wheel. That is a deal breaker for me, I will not buy a car with a touch screen for climate controls. I have a friend that just purchased a Mazda CX-50 (in the US), the interior is very nice - not Audi nice, but heading in that direction. I have recently sat in the CX-90 and it seems even nicer. The CX-50 seems to be very agile when you push it hard in the corners and yet comfortable on three hour highway trips. I am a big fan of the center control knob, I loath having to take my eyes off the road and play around with a touch screen while the car is in motion - I always end up hitting the wrong button. All in all, Well done Mazda, and well done Thomas and your team (as always).
I'm really concerned about the lesser agile driving dynamics of this car compared to the CX-5. Good thing you pointed this out since I already placed a reservation. Might just get the CX-5 turbo instead. Thanks for the great info!
Good to hear that petrol engine better to drive vs PHEV. Looking forward to CX-90 in the US. Hoping it will compare well with SUVs like Pilot, Highlander, Palisade and Telluride. In line 6 should theoretically be reliable and easy to work on/maintain. The appearance of car not growing on me. Also concerned the seats may not be comfortable on long trips. Thanks for your review.
Based on this review, I get the feeling that the CX-60 has Version 1.0 issues, and a few more years of refinement (especially in the suspension and drivetrain). After they finally make these modifications in Version 2.0, Mazda May finally get very close to a Mercedes, Audi and BMW level driving experience.
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I'd guess that the diesel engine is the same with the RWD and AWD versions with the difference being in the ECU tuning. Engine displacement of 3.3 liters should be capable of giving more power than 250 hp. Interesting to see how much the aftermarket tuners can get out of it.
I very much respect Mazda in this category because they’ve payed their dues and deserve to take their brand wherever they want. It reminds me of Volvo..
My BMW X3 was grazed by a careless driver and my insurance declared it as a loss. This will be a more reliable replacement for my X3. With a PHEV option, this is perfect. I wish Mazda adds an ambient light like the X3. I hope the CX70 will not disappoint.
I think when the CX-60 gets the 340HP inline 6 petrol engine from the CX-90 it will be sportier-if not as sporty-than the CX-5. It's inevitable, given the old 2.5T jump from the US CX-9 to almost every car in Mazda's lineup.
Overall I find this a great proposal. It's a "luxury" vehicle w so not do be driven like a nutcase, so it makes sense to be configured on the confort mode of driving than the sporty side. I would just like some more ambient lighting on the dashboard horizontal line and maybe a climate control at the back. I really like the fact they use buttons. The consomption figures mare PHEV a ridiculous choice, this inline 6 is just perfect. And for 20k € difference, this makes this cx-60 a wise decision Vs German competitors with ridiculous touchscreens and heavy plugin hybrids which reduce their trunk space to the size of a city car. Congratulations Mazda for this excellent work.
The issue with phev over diesel is that some countries in europe have a hefty tax (at registration and/or yearly) for diesel and a reduction for phevs. So in some markets the phev will make sense (plus, it's smile inducing fast too) whereas for other markets the diesel will be better. Now curious even more about the 6cyl petrol, as yet another "in-between" option.
I have tested the cx60 recently. I have put deposit on Lexus NX350h and waiting for delivery in August. I am seriously thinking about cancelling the order and get the Mazda instead.
another one traditional mazda car that reminds you all the things you really need from a nice car. Friendly and beautifull design cars with clear borders between driving character and funzy. I like it very much!
What timing after my comments elsewhere here. I am sure this diesel version without 110 kegs of PHEV weight must handle so much better than the PHEV I am about to take delivery of. However I want the PHEV because my journey patterns mean I will get a lot of pure EV mileage and I have fill up from renewable lec at home. Compared with this reviewed car, I also need the 4WD because I live on a farm and need mild all wheel drive. I miss my last Audi RS3 from 2021 and I loved it. I could have afforded the €20k extra for the Audi/Mercedes/BMW equivalent to the CX60 PHEV, so price was not part of my decision - or at least not too much of it. Had I bought a German car as I have usually done so far since about 1993, it would have been the BMW X3 in some configuration. The decider for me has been the CX60 UI/UX of the interior and controls. To my mind these are so far ahead of the present German design direction as to be a no brainer. I also prefer the Mazda take on luxury and UI/UX especially compared to what Mercedes and Audi are doing. It may be I have driven such flawed cars before now, especially early on fro Italy, but I like the stiffer CX60 suspension and as far as I am concerned it could be a lot stiffer. I also like a slightly nervous steering setup. I should probably grow up, but it is now too late… What caused me to do a root and branch reconsideration of what car I drive was a combination of the looming switch to EVs and a personal accident which put me off the road during the last part of 2021 until July 2022. Otherwise I may well have bought another Audi of some kind. I found I like some of the Japanese ideas about design which I would summarise as less is more.
Interesting video! Good information about handling improvement over the PHEV. I'm wondering though if the 3.0 in line six Skyactiv-X is still in the plans of Mazda for EU: some recent Mazda US press releases deny it, even for EU, in favour of a 3.3 turbo with only 280 HP, a supposed detuned version of the top american 340 HP for their CX90. If this "detuned" (as americans call it) version of the petrol in-line 6 is "Skyactiv-X" or not; or if it has a proper turbo or only the small compressor needed for the self-ignition work, there's still a lot of confusion, and Mazda Europe has not explained anything yet about this as far as I know. I'm pleased to see that the test is done in my country, in the monumental roads between Can Massana-"Ca la iaia" and Montserrat, and the motorway between Molins de Rei and Martorell. Well done!
I feel that most people do not care for agile driving in their SUVs. The styling, creature comforts, and powertrain is competitive at a lower price. Maybe they can refine the chassis overtime and implement a sport back sedan for those that what a more agile experience and won’t sacrifice too much practicality
Excellent review. Here is my problem with the Mazda infotainment controls: Simple things like finding a new podcast while using navigation and driving is VERY easy and fast with a touchscreen. The Mazda knob ADDS steps to that process. And you still have to look at the screen. It works, but it doesn't help or make anything safer.
Just one but important note: when you compare any suv in terms of luxury feeling and final finishing you have to compare it with German brands. However if you want to deeper discuss about driving qualities as steering and agility, you must mention Alfa Romeo Stelvio. It’s the real benchmark. I understand that nobody buys the Alfa, especially in nordic markets, but as a “petrolhead” you should not ignore the fantastic chassis qualities of the Italian suv. I’m saying that after renting it for a week. It’s the only suv with a fun factor when it comes to pure driving characteristics.
really sucks to see that shifting manually is unavailable with the shifter. in my 2014 mazda 3 automatic, you can shift gears in manual mode with either paddles on the wheel OR with the actual shifter. very satsifying
As the owner of a 2022 CX-5 2.5L I find the steering heavy. Can Mazda not give the driver the option of changing from a heavy steering to a light steering in the menu, especially as the steering is electric. Also as the roads in Britain are very poor with many potholes an option to order the car at NO COST with say 16 or 17 inch wheels and a softer ride. Not everyone wants to corner as fast as possible.
I've got the same car and same engine. I know it's personal choice but I love that it has weighted steering, feels more involving. Perhaps you could get your garage to modify it under warranty
Thumbs up for mazda continueing with v6 engine not some hybrid v4 others r doing. And im a simple guy ill go for 3.0 v6 sky active petrol engine all day im ready to swap my cx9 for this once its release.
A comprehensive review as always Thomas. Greetings from Jamaica. I am considering a Cx-9 or a C-60, as they are similarly priced in Jamaica. Which model would you say drives better? The reviews of the Cx-9 appear to be better from the perspective of power, ride and handling.
God I would love a diesel in America. Wifey drives a diesel Sierra 1500, even with her magnetized lead foot that car easily hovers in the upper 20s. With me driving it easy breaks into the mid 30 mpg. Literally 2x what the gas variant gets.
Imho it really depends, if, for work like all day you drive, it’s a great choice. However, if its a lot of short trips for groceries etc as well, the phev is not too bad of a choice
Kann nur allen von diesem Auto abraten !!! Mein CX 60 steht nur in der Werkstatt. E- Reichweite max 20km bei 5C Plus geht gar nicht. Hartes Fahrwerk, schwere Lenkung, lautes Getriebe und sehr viele laute Geräusche. Wäre wirklich mal wichtig auf diese Dinge mal einzugehen!!! Bin kein Einzelfall!!!
I have lots of problems with my 2017 M550i, while everything is covered under warranty. I have some crazy repairs that even include a new engine. I do not like SUVs but this one looked great in the showroom. I f I spec a X3 with similar features. Listprice is about 30k CHF more expensive here in Switzerland. Even with fleet discounts I would assume that the CX60 is better. Also the warranty is better from Mazda here in Switzerland. I am a bit nervous... but also really fed up with the German brands as I feel like a "cow that is getting milked"...
