The CX-60 is Mazda's premium step-up SUV, riding a new longitudinal rear-drive-biased platform and packing the brand's first proper inline-six petrol engine in years. The GT Vision Luxury AWD is the spec aimed at the buyer who would otherwise have walked into a German showroom.

What you are buying

A 3.3 L inline-six turbo petrol making 209 kW and 450 Nm, paired with an eight-speed automatic, and an all-wheel drive system biased to the rear. Inside the GT trim brings the upgraded leather, the larger driver display, the panoramic roof and the upgraded driver assistance pack.

Cartell Assessment

Mazda has built a properly premium-feeling SUV at a price that undercuts the BMW X3 and the Audi Q5 by a meaningful margin. The trade-offs are the firmer ride, the awkward 8-speed transmission tune at low speeds, and the fact that the CX-5 is still in the showroom for less money. If you want a Mazda that feels like a German car, this is the one.

AU Outlook

CX-60 GT pricing in Australia sits in the high-$80k drive-away range. Cross-shop is the BMW X3 20i, the Genesis GV70, and the Volvo XC60. Verify the latest figures with the Mazda Australia configurator.

The spec sheet

Power
209 kW
Torque
450 Nm
Drive
AWD, 8-speed auto
Fuel
7.4 L/100 km (combined)
Seats
5
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Safety
ANCAP 5-star

Trim levels & pricing

TrimPriceWhat you get
CX-60 Evolvefrom $59,990 drive-away (verify)Entry trim, inline-six petrol, AWD
CX-60 GTfrom $79,990 drive-away (verify)Leather, larger screen, panoramic roof, full ADAS
CX-60 Azamifrom $89,990 drive-away (verify)Top spec, nappa leather, Bose audio, premium suspension

Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.

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CarTell Verdict
Capable but unexceptional.