7.8
2025 Mazda CX-60 review
It may look a bit like a top-spec CX-5 and cost only a little more, but Mazda's CX-60 feels very, very different to drive.
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William Stopford
Mazda CX-60 vs BMW X3 Comparison
Mazda CX-60
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BMW X3
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2024 Mazda
CX-60
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2024 BMW
X3
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How they stack...
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 G40E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID
Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$60,550 - $88,800
$84,500 - $126,900
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Enjoyable handling
- Packs a turbo inline six when most rivals have fours
- Mazda's typically high level of material quality
Misses
- Rides too stiffly
- Clunky transmission
- Doesn't look different enough from a CX-5
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
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
- Executive Pack (+$3,000)
- Rear Seat Comfort Package (+$2,700)
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.
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 - 3283 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 3.3L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 187kW - 241kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 6000 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 550Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12 - 15.2 | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
