Mazda CX-60 RWD slashes entry value by $5000

The Mazda CX-60 vary is rising once more, with the introduction of a brand new naturally aspirated G25 RWD powertrain seeing the entry level to the mid-size SUV vary dropping to $47,990 drive-away.

Accessible within the present Pure, Evolve and Touring trim ranges, the CX-60 ‘G25’ vary is powered by Mazda’s “reliable” 138kW/250Nm 2.5L Skyactiv-G naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine, driving the rear wheels through the “just lately refined” eight-speed automated transmission.

The elimination of two cylinders, 48V mild-hybrid tech and turbocharging has seen the CX-60 G25 fashions are available round $5000 cheaper than the equal ‘G40’ mild-hybrid inline-six turbo-petrol mannequin, with costs ranging from $44,240 plus on-road prices – across the identical as a mid-spec Mazda CX-5.

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Whereas it lacks any type of electrification – be it Mazda’s 48V M Hybrid or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) applied sciences – the rear-driven CX-60 guarantees gas consumption of seven.5L/100km on the mixed cycle, simply 0.1L/100km greater than the extra highly effective G40e 3.3L inline-six turbo-petrol with 48V MHEV help.

Mazda Australia says the brand new base powertrain is being launched “because of buyer demand”, and the Japanese firm forecasts the G25 vary will “contribute to roughly one-third of CX-60 gross sales yearly”.

To additional sweeten the deal, the bottom CX-60 G25 Pure is being marketed with a pointy introductory provide of $47,990 drive-away (excl. WA), which is $6000 lower than the present marketed provide for the G40e Pure (from $53,990 D/A).

Past the change in drivetrain, specification of the Pure, Evolve and Touring grades mirrors that of the mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid CX-60 vary. Eight exterior paint choices will probably be provided, together with three of Mazda’s premium ‘Takuminuri’ finishes – Rhodium White Metallic, Soul Pink Crystal Metallic and Machine Gray Metallic.

The Mazda CX-60 G25 RWD vary is on sale now, with first buyer deliveries arriving subsequent month.

2025 Mazda CX-60 G25 Pure highlights:

• 18-inch gray metallic alloy wheels
• Automated LED headlights
• Automated high-beam
• 360-degree cameras
• 7.0-inch instrument cluster display screen
• 10.25-inch widescreen infotainment – Mazda Join
• 8-speaker sound system
• DAB+ radio
• Apple CarPlay – wi-fi, wired
• Android Auto – wi-fi, wired
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Black fabric seat trim
• 8-way handbook driver seat adjustment
• Twin-zone local weather management incl. rear vents
• Exterior mirrors with energy adjustment
  • incl. auto folding
  • incl. heating
  • incl. auto-dimming
• Parking sensors – entrance, rear
• Leather-based-wrapped shifter
• Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
• Rear console with USB-C
• Satellite tv for pc navigation
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
• Protected exit warning

CX-60 G25 Evolve provides:

• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• See-through view perform – 360-degree cameras
• Black Maztex trim
• Cruising and Site visitors Assist
  • Semi-autonomous freeway mode
  • Site visitors jam help
• Driver monitoring
• Entrance cross-traffic alert
• Distant energy tailgate
• Wi-fi telephone charger

CX-60 G25 Touring provides:

• Black leather-based seat trim
• Exterior mirrors – reminiscence perform
• Heated entrance seats
• Energy entrance seat adjustment
• Place reminiscence perform – driver
• Rear console with LED lamp

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