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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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Mazda CX-60 vs Land Rover Defender Comparison
Mazda CX-60
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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 P525 V8 (386kW)
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 1152 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$60,550 - $88,800
$92,402 - $217,282
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
- Epic supercharged V8
- Faster than it ought to be
- Drives like a luxury off-road beast
Misses
- Big price tag
- Side-swing tailgate is heavy
- Big investment – you’d want it to be reliable
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,040)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Smoke Pack (+$65)
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 | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 - 3283 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 3.3L | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 187kW - 241kW | 183kW - 386kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 6000 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 550Nm | 550Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12 - 15.2 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
