The Mazda CX-60, one of Mazda’s rear-wheel drive (RWD), longitudinal engine SUVs under the Hiroshima carmaker’s Large Product Group of models was launched in Singapore back in July 2023. At the ongoing Singapore Motorshow 2024, Auto Eurokars, Mazda’s Singaporean distributor has one on display and we take a closer look at this premium SUV. Sitting above the CX-5, only one variant of the CX-60 is offered in the Little Red Dot: CX-60 2.5L Luxury – SGD 269,888 (~RM 942k) It is worth noting that the
Jan 12, 2024
The second model under Mazda’s Large Product Group category, the Mazda CX-90 made its Southeast Asian debut in the Philippines just like its sibling, the Mazda CX-60. Not only is it the largest Mazda SUV on sale, but the CX-90 is also the most expensive Mazda model in the country. Imported from Japan (CBU), two variants are offered for the Filipino-spec CX-90: 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo – PHP 3.68 million (~RM 303k) 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo Exclusive – PHP 3.78 million (~RM 312k) At that price, Mazda is pitti
Sep 26, 2023
Following launches in the Philippines and Singapore, Indonesia becomes the next ASEAN destination for Mazda’s latest SUV, the 2023 Mazda CX-60. Two editions are introduced at launch, Kuro Edition and Elite Edition and the fully imported (CBU) from Japan CX-60 is priced at IDR 1,188,800,000 (~RM 359k). Only one powertrain is offered for both editions – a turbocharged 3.3-litre inline-6 e-Skyactiv G mild-hybrid system that produces 280 PS and 450 Nm. That unit is paired with an 8-speed automatic t
Jul 27, 2023
Singapore is the next ASEAN country to receive the 2023 Mazda CX-60, as the model has been teased for customers in the island nation. Set to launch tomorrow (21-July 2023), the CX-60 joins the range as the brand's first-ever rear-wheel drive (RWD), longitudinal engine SUV under Mazda's Large Product Group of models, sitting above the front- / all-wheel drive transverse engine Mazda CX-5. Also read: 2023 Mazda CX-60 makes ASEAN debut in the Philippines, two 6-cyl MHEV variants, from RM 230 Powert
Jul 20, 2023
Bermaz Auto Philippines, Inc which is the official distributor of Mazda in the Philippines has just launched the new 2023 Mazda CX-60. The country is also the debut market for the CX-60 in Southeast Asia. The fully imported from Japan (CBU) CX-60 is available in the Philippines in two variants: CX-60 3.3L AWD Turbo – PHP 2.79 million (~RM 230k) CX-60 3.3L AWD Turbo-D Sport – PHP 2.89 million (~RM 238k) For that price, buyers could get a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid which starts from PHP 2.62 million (~RM
Jun 13, 2023
When developing a new FR platform for the Mazda CX-60, Mazda’s starting point was the human body Body schema is the science of body motion, the foundation of sports science Biggest challenge with FR platform is maintaining Mazda’s signature Jinba Ittai driving position – zero offset between pedals, steering and driver’s seat Mazda is very different from Toyota or Honda. It sells a lot less cars but rather than trying to close the gap in sales volume, Mazda is happy to stay where it is, taking pr
Apr 21, 2023
Mazda’s SUV range has gotten slightly more crowded since the introduction of the Mazda CX-30 with the numbers accompanying the letters now in multiples of ten, while the single-digit models are sold side-by-side. Now, there’s also the Mazda CX-60 and though Bermaz has yet to confirm its arrival in Malaysia, it’s more likely than not we’ll see its introduction here. So, what’s the Mazda CX-60 all about and where does it sit in Mazda’s CX range? Well, here’s what we know about it so far. The Mazda
Mar 2, 2023
Need a car large enough to fit your bank accounts? Then our final article of our "SUVs coming to Malaysia in 2023 three-parter" centres around opulence, this time focusing on Luxury SUVs reaching our shores next year. And there's plenty to expect – from silent BEVs to frothy V12s. Hold on to your Amex Black, we're going in... BMW X7 facelift Revealed in April this year, the facelifted X7 continues Munich's recent trends of, uh, trendsetting designs with a grille-heavy face that's now closer to t
Dec 31, 2022
So, another year older, another year marked with interesting (or forgettable) cars, and we'll be doing it all over again next year. SUVs will undoubtedly continue to play a greater focus here, so in this article – part one of three – we'll look at the possible non-luxury, non-EV SUVs that are very likely to launch in Malaysia in 2023. Hang on to your downpayments, we're going straight in... 2023 Chery Omoda 5 We'll start off with a bang, perhaps the most awaited-for model in this list. It's alre
Dec 10, 2022
Rumours and speculations of a rear-wheel drive, next-generation Mazda 6 have been around since the Hiroshima-based company showcased its new FR architecture and inline-6 engines way back in November 2020. However, there won’t be a RWD Mazda 6, as Akira Tamatani, the chief designer of the Mazda CX-60 has confirmed the matter with Australia’s GoAuto. Speaking to the Australian publication, he said, “For me, a RWD vehicle is something I really wanted to design, and now I’ve been given the opportuni
Nov 30, 2022
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