8.1
2024 Mazda CX-60 D50e Evolve review
The entry-level CX-60 could well be the pick of the range, especially after some running changes for the suspension and transmission.
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James Wong
2023 Mazda CX-60 vs 2024 Land Rover Defender Comparison
Mazda CX-60
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Land Rover Defender
2023 Mazda
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mazda CX-60 D50E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID
Based on the Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X-DYNAMIC SE PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Mazda CX-60. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
NA
89L - 90L
303 to 1179 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$92,626 - $317,592
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superbly efficient diesel
- Keen dynamics for the segment
- Solid spec levels, affordable options
Misses
- Vision Technology should be standard
- Still quite firm after suspension changes
- Shorter service intervals than petrol, PHEV
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent refinement, comfort
- Still big on cool factor
- Powerful, mostly efficient PHEV
Misses
- Don’t expect to achieve claimed economy
- Boot space impacted by battery placement
- Battery arguably too small for this application
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
Colours Available
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Rhodium White Premium Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Premium Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Red and Machine Grey Metallic cost an additional $995.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 - 3283 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.3L, 2.5L | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L, 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, INLINE 4, TURBO 6 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 187kW - 241kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 6000 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 550Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12 - 15.2 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
