The CX-60 has been probably the most profitable of Mazda’s new household of luxury-oriented SUVs, and its lineup of variants is now extra expansive than ever.
An entry-level ‘G25’ 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, together with a rear-wheel drive configuration, was launched in late 2025, undercutting the beforehand most inexpensive CX-60 variant on check right here.
That makes the CX-60 a reasonably distinctive providing in Australia’s booming mid-size SUV section, during which many rivals additionally provide four-cylinder hybrid powertrains. However regardless of tightening emissions laws, Mazda has gone in opposition to the grain and provided a pair of ‘old-school’ six-cylinder engines to set its bigger SUVs other than the pack.
That appears particularly good within the base CX-60 Pure, which affords six-cylinder energy for simply over $50,000. Nonetheless, regardless of that vital drawcard, it’s inconceivable to disregard the actual fact the entry-level CX-60 is priced equally to mid-to-high-spec mainstream rivals.
With that in thoughts, how does the six-cylinder Mazda CX-60 G40e Pure stack up in 2026?
How a lot does the Mazda CX-60 price?
The G40e Pure is the most affordable all-wheel drive CX-60 variant at present on sale, priced at $50,740 earlier than on-road prices.
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| Mazda CX-60 Pure | |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 G25 Pure RWD | $44,740 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 G40e Pure AWD | $50,740 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 D50e Pure AWD | $52,740 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 P50e Pure AWD | $63,790 |
| Mazda CX-60 Evolve | |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 G25 Evolve RWD | $49,740 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 G40e Evolve AWD | $55,740 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 D50e Evolve AWD | $57,740 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 P50e Evolve AWD | $68,790 |
| Mazda CX-60 Touring | |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 G25 Touring RWD | $52,740 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 G40e Touring AWD | $58,740 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 D50e Touring AWD | $60,740 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 P50e Touring AWD | $71,790 |
| Mazda CX-60 GT | |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 G40e GT AWD | $64,740 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 D50e GT AWD | $66,740 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 P50e GT AWD | $77,790 |
| Mazda CX-60 Azami | |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 G40e Azami AWD | $68,940 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 D50e Azami AWD | $70,940 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-60 P50e Azami AWD | $81,990 |
As soon as the most affordable CX-60 total, the G40e Pure has now been undercut by the two.5-litre, rear-wheel drive G25 Pure and G25 Evolve variants. It’s nonetheless the most affordable CX-60 with real distinction over the smaller CX-5, primarily as a result of its beefier engine.
It’s additionally less expensive than the CX-60’s entry value was at launch in 2023, when the G40e Evolve price $59,800 earlier than on-roads.
Rivals are largely premium-leaning mid-size SUVs, however you would additionally cross-shop massive SUVs like the bottom Hyundai Santa Fe AWD ($57,000 earlier than on-roads) and Skoda Kodiaq Choose at $56,990 drive-away – each of which have seven seats as a substitute of the Mazda’s 5.
By way of mainstream mid-size SUV rivals, the CX-60 G40e Pure is barely cheaper than an all-wheel drive Toyota RAV4 GXL, priced equally to a high-spec Nissan X-Path Ti, and closest to the most costly non-hybrid Subaru Forester.
To see how the Mazda CX-60 stacks up in opposition to its rivals, use our comparability device
What’s the Mazda CX-60 like on the within?
The identical luxurious bones we’re used to throughout the remainder of Mazda’s CX-badged SUV household are nonetheless current within the CX-60 Pure, however its surface-level end is missing some sparkle.
It’s plastic-on-plastic in right here, offset by padded armrests and cloth-upholstered seats. It subsequently lacks the visible edge and ‘wow’ issue of its dearer alternate options, however there’s nonetheless a great deal of house in right here, and also you received’t be as nervous about dirtying any high-end upholstery.
There’s loads in right here to remind you that you simply didn’t spring for a better-equipped mannequin, although. The massive-ticket merchandise is the instrument cluster, which within the base Pure is a standard three-dial association (with a digital center display) that mirrors the unit fitted to Mazda’s smaller automobiles, just like the CX-30.
Don’t get us mistaken, these dials are completely legible and nonetheless look pretty tidy. The one situation is that the CX-60 is a part of an SUV household that’s presupposed to push the ‘premium’ envelope for Mazda, and this primary setup blurs the strains between that and Mazda’s extra mainstream fashions.
At the very least our tester nonetheless has a six-cylinder engine, and never the CX-5-esque four-cylinder. It’s simply fascinating to return again to this stripped-back inside when you’re used to dearer CX-60s.
Although missing the customisation and graphical persona of the 12.3-inch digital cluster discovered elsewhere within the vary, there’s nonetheless a handful of menus to scroll via on the central digital portion. The digital speedo gauge is our favorite.
In an identical vein, the bottom mannequin additionally lacks powered seat adjustment, heated entrance seats, and a head-up show, a lot of which you get in equally priced rivals. The Forester, as an illustration, has heated and power-adjustable seats for roughly $46,000 plus on-roads, whereas the X-Path has each for about $42,000 earlier than ORCs.
Additional, the new-generation RAV4 has a 12.3-inch digital instrument show as commonplace and begins at $45,990 earlier than on-roads.
These bizarre spec selections could make it really feel such as you’re being pressured right into a dearer CX-60 if you wish to persist with the Mazda badge. Sure, these rivals lack the distinctive engine, however does that make up for the omission of primary options? We don’t suppose so.
The Pure’s infotainment system can be shrunken in comparison with what’s obtainable elsewhere, however you’ll have to leap to the CX-60 GT to get Mazda’s largest unit. This one’s nonetheless legible and clear, although it appears to be like a bit odd perched atop the expansive dashboard.
Wi-fi smartphone mirroring is commonplace, however you’ll nonetheless have to make use of Mazda’s console-mounted rotary dial to navigate every little thing. That is particularly cumbersome within the Apple CarPlay interface, but it surely’s simple sufficient to dwell with when you’ve figured it out – I like with the ability to navigate the display with out reaching for it.
Elsewhere, you’ll discover there’s a bodily local weather management panel, which incorporates a hell of plenty of button blanks. As talked about, it is because the Pure lacks options resembling seat heating/air flow and steering wheel heating.
The seats themselves are comfy sufficient, and there’s ample guide adjustment to get into a snug place. Ergonomics are subsequently respectable, supplied you may get across the reliance on that rotary dial.
Storage is ample, with a reasonably sized split-opening centre console, lidded cupholders, massive door card bottle holders, a sun shades holder, and a beneficiant passenger-side glovebox. There’s no wi-fi telephone charger, leaving a 12V outlet and USB-C ports as the one choices up entrance.
The second row is spacious. The rear doorways open to just about 90 levels to make ingress and egress simpler, and there’s loads of headroom and legroom within the outboard seats – the center is compromised by a driveline hump.
Facilities are about what you’d anticipate for this section, with solely twin USB-C ports, a 220V outlet, and twin air vents on the again of the centre console. Larger CX-60 grades get heating for the outboard seats, however that’s a forgivable omission within the Pure.
What’s much less acceptable is the shortage of an influence tailgate, particularly given this SUV’s dimension. The tailgate opens simply sufficient, however an influence operate could be preferable right here.
When you’re inside, the boot is pretty expansive. Its 477 litres of capability could not match its rivals on paper, however the massive, squared-off boot flooring extends properly in the direction of the entrance of the cabin and creates a workable loading space.
There’s additionally a internet on the passenger facet for holding small gadgets, however no further storage underneath the ground. That space is taken up by a space-saver spare wheel.
| Dimensions | Mazda CX-60 |
|---|---|
| Size | 4740mm |
| Width | 1890mm |
| Top | 1675mm |
| Wheelbase | 2870mm |
| Cargo capability | 477L (rear seats up) 1726L (rear seats folded) |
To see how the Mazda CX-60 stacks up in opposition to its rivals, use our comparability device
What’s underneath the bonnet?
Powering the G40e Pure is Mazda’s attribute 3.3-litre inline six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which produces 209kW of energy and 450Nm of torque. Drive is distributed to all 4 wheels through an eight-speed automated transmission.
| Specs | Mazda CX-60 G40e Pure |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.3L turbo-petrol I6 |
| Energy | 209kW |
| Torque | 450Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto |
| Drive sort | All-wheel drive |
| Kerb weight | 1930kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 6.9 seconds |
| Gasoline economic system (claimed) | 7.4L/100km |
| Gasoline economic system (as examined) | 7.7L/100km |
| Gasoline tank capability | 58L |
| Gasoline requirement | 91-octane common unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 174g/km |
| Emissions commonplace | Euro 5 |
| Payload | 579kg |
| Braked tow capability | 2500kg |
Not like a standard torque-converter auto, the transmission in Mazda’s massive CX household utilises a multi-plate clutch setup to cut back reliance on the torque converter. We’ll talk about why that’s necessary in our driving impressions.
Our week with the CX-60 primarily concerned freeway commuting, albeit in heavy visitors, leading to recorded gasoline consumption that was comfortably near Mazda’s declare.
To see how the Mazda CX-60 stacks up in opposition to its rivals, use our comparability device
How does the Mazda CX-60 drive?
Even with the choice of the four-cylinder, the bottom CX-60 makes plenty of sense with the petrol six; it simply feels appropriate for this utility.
Efficiency is as sturdy as ever, and energy supply as easy as ever. The faux engine noise is extra palatable with the petrol possibility than it’s with the diesel, and makes this an fulfilling drive – when you’re up and shifting.
Sadly, the transmission continues to be flawed. The usage of a multi-plate clutch means there’s one thing within the transmission continuously participating and disengaging because it shifts gears or involves a cease, and it’s inconceivable to keep away from the truth that this takes time.
It might be barely extra outlined in its shifts than a standard torque converter auto, but it surely isn’t as persistently easy, and it’s typically gradual to react. That makes it tough to crawl easily in visitors, and the i-Cease idle cease/begin system is also a bit smoother.
The result’s an SUV that isn’t greatest suited to low-speed city environments. That’s to not say it’s undriveable within the metropolis, but it surely’s way more fulfilling as soon as the highway opens up.
Underneath more durable acceleration it shifts properly, getting you as much as freeway velocity with no actual fuss. As talked about, engine efficiency is sort of good, which is particularly useful right here. Peak energy output is properly matched with transmission ratios too, however you’ll be able to shift to guide mode if you wish to management issues your self.
On the freeway, the CX-60 chugs alongside fortunately. Engine noise is subdued when not in Sport mode, and highway noise isn’t too dangerous as a result of smaller alloy wheels of the Pure grade, which permit for chunkier tyre sidewalls.
That additionally positively impacts experience high quality. Whereas the transmission has its faults, the CX-60’s largest sore spot has lengthy been its less-than-plush experience consolation, which has been properly detailed by prospects and journalists alike.
This has been improved (albeit not solely mounted) by a collection of updates for the reason that mannequin’s launch, and the improved experience consolation is noticeable throughout the entire CX-60 vary. That features the bottom Pure, which rides higher than we anticipated – once more, thanks partly to its smaller alloys and thicker sidewalls.
There’s nonetheless an appropriate, Euro-style degree of firmness, and this makes the CX-60 Pure really feel deliberately sporty reasonably than underdone. Mazda automobiles are usually identified for his or her sportier vibes, and the CX-60 Pure continues that pattern whereas nonetheless providing respectable compliance for day by day driving.
You’ll nonetheless discover the automotive buck over massive bumps and clatter over smaller ones, but it surely’s now at an appropriate degree on this base grade, and much better than it was once.
In any other case, the CX-60 has good steering really feel, and strong weighting that fits an SUV of this stature. It’s direct and communicative with out being fidgety, which supplies the automotive a premium edge when navigating twisty roads or suburban areas.
The suite of sensors and cameras can be well-calibrated and dependable, except for the odd false alarm from the autonomous emergency braking system. Truthfully, although, we’d hope these primary security techniques have been flawless, as a result of they’re all of the CX-60 has.
Sadly, extra of the base-spec CX-60’s omissions are discovered within the security division. Cruising and visitors assist is the massive one, because the Pure is the one CX-60 grade to overlook out on the steering help operate it brings.
It nonetheless has adaptive cruise management that works fairly properly, but it surely feels just a little too primary as its solely skill is matching visitors forward. A see-through chassis operate for the automotive’s surround-view digicam can be absent.
Total, the bottom CX-60 is comparatively fulfilling to drive, however lacks a few of the polish we’ve come to anticipate from fashions with premium intentions.
Nonetheless, the entry-level CX-60 is now higher than it’s ever been. Some extra security gear and additional suspension tuning would nonetheless go a good distance, however the transmission stays its solely actual flaw.
To see how the Mazda CX-60 stacks up in opposition to its rivals, use our comparability device
What do you get?
The Pure is probably the most primary of the CX-60’s 5 obtainable trim ranges.
2026 Mazda CX-60 Pure tools highlights:
- 18-inch gray metallic alloy wheels
- Automated LED headlights
- Auto high-beam
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Physique color exterior mirrors
- Facet mirrors with:
- Energy adjustment
- Auto-folding
- Heating
- Auto-dimming
- Black wheel-arches and decrease cladding
- 10.25-inch infotainment system
- 7.0-inch instrument cluster display (six-cylinder)
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster (PHEV)
- Wired and wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- Rear console with USB-C and 150W AC outlet
- Rear 1500W AC energy outlet socket (PHEV)
- Entrance USB-C charging factors
- DAB+ digital radio
- 8-speaker sound system
- Black material upholstery
- 8-way guide driver’s seat adjustment
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-based-wrapped gear shifter
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Twin-zone local weather management
- Keyless entry and begin
- Electrical park brake with auto-hold
CX-60 Evolve provides:
- Distant-operated energy tailgate (open/shut)
- G-Vectoring Management Plus
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Head-up show
- Wi-fi telephone charger
- Black Maztex leatherette upholstery
CX-60 Touring provides:
- Exterior mirror place reminiscence
- Black leather-based upholstery
- Heated entrance seats
- 10-way driver’s seat energy adjustment together with lumbar
- 8-way entrance passenger seat energy adjustment
- Two-position driver’s seat reminiscence
CX-60 GT provides:
- 20-inch black metallic alloy wheels
- LED headlights with ‘darkish signature’
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Rear mixture lights with signature illumination
- Energy sliding panoramic sunroof
- Gloss black exterior mirrors
- Two-position facet mirror reminiscence
- Physique-colour wheel-arches and decrease cladding
- Gloss black honeycomb grille
- 12.3-inch infotainment system
- 12-speaker Bose premium sound system with amplifier
- Personalise system (auto restoration of settings)
- Electrical steering wheel adjustment
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated outboard rear seats
CX-60 Azami provides:
- 20-inch black metallic and machined alloy wheels
- Adaptive LED headlights with ‘vivid signature’
- Physique color exterior mirrors
- Entrance bumper with bar-type grille
- Personalise system with ‘Simple Entry & Driving’ place information
- LED ambient lighting
- Frameless inside mirror
- Black Nappa leather-based upholstery
- Ventilated entrance seats
- Leather-based facet door trim courteously lamp
Choices
Two possibility packages can be found for the CX-60.
Takumi Bundle ($2000, Azami solely):
- Pure White nappa leather-based upholstery
- Shiny ornament panel
- Material dashboard panel
- White maple wooden console
- White maple wooden door trim inserts
SP Bundle ($2000, Azami solely):
- 20-inch Black Metallic alloy wheels
- Darkish-coloured facet signature
- Gloss black honeycomb grille
- Gloss black facet mirrors
- LED headlights with darkish signature
- Rear bumper guard
- Tan nappa leather-based upholstery
- Suede end dashboard panel
- Two-tone steering wheel end
To see how the Mazda CX-60 stacks up in opposition to its rivals, use our comparability device
Is the Mazda CX-60 secure?
The Mazda CX-60 has a five-star ANCAP security score, primarily based on testing performed by Euro NCAP in 2022.
| Class | Mazda CX-60 |
|---|---|
| Grownup occupant safety | 91 per cent |
| Little one occupant safety | 93 per cent |
| Weak highway person safety | 89 per cent |
| Security help | 77 per cent |
Commonplace security tools contains:
- 10 airbags incl. front-centre, driver’s knee
- Adaptive cruise management
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Ahead incl. pedestrian, bike owner detection
- Reverse
- Flip help
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Ahead obstruction warning
- Lane-keep help
- Driver consideration monitoring
- Parking sensors – entrance, rear
- Rear cross-traffic help
- Reversing digicam
- Encompass-view digicam
- Visitors signal recognition
- Tyre stress monitoring
- Automobile exit warning
Evolve provides:
- Cruising and Visitors Help
- Driver monitoring
- Entrance cross-traffic alert
- Encompass-view monitor incl. see-through view
To see how the Mazda CX-60 stacks up in opposition to its rivals, use our comparability device
How a lot does the Mazda CX-60 price to run?
Mazda Australia backs its vary with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee. Servicing for the CX-60 G40e is required each 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
| Servicing and Guarantee | Mazda CX-60 G40e |
|---|---|
| Guarantee | 5 years, limitless kilometres |
| Roadside help | 5 years |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 7 years |
| Common annual service price | $685.29 |
| Complete capped-price service price | $4797 |
Mazda’s particular person service prices are detailed beneath.
| Service | Value |
|---|---|
| 12 months, 15,000km | $463 |
| 24 months, 30,000km | $679 |
| 36 months, 45,000km | $590 |
| 48 months, 60,000km | $1332 |
| 60 months, 75,000km | $480 |
| 72 months, 90,000km | $790 |
| 84 months, 105,000km | $463 |
We’ll define three details of comparability. One is the four-cylinder, non-turbo Mazda CX-5, which prices $3210 to service over seven years, making it significantly cheaper than the six-cylinder CX-60.
Then there’s the brand new RAV4, which has its first 5 companies capped at $260 every for a complete of $1300 over 5 years, and at last the Santa Fe, which prices $3668 to service over seven years.
To see how the Mazda CX-60 stacks up in opposition to its rivals, use our comparability device
CarExpert’s Tackle the Mazda CX-60 G40e Pure
The bottom CX-60 is strong, but it surely’s just a bit too stripped-back for a ‘premium-leaning’ SUV.
Its distinctive straight-six turbo-petrol engine is actually a powerful level, and its on-road behaviour is now sporty reasonably than harsh following some extra fettling. The one actual factor holding it again from the driving force’s seat is its clunky transmission, and it isn’t even that large of a deal within the scheme of issues.
What’s more difficult is the actual fact it is a base-spec mannequin that prices greater than $50,000. Positive, Mazda could need to place the CX-60 as a extra ‘premium’ SUV, however that isn’t how Australians understand the Japanese model, and so they’re not going to start out concerning plastic dashboards as fancy any time quickly.
There’s additionally some tools lacking from the Pure in comparison with its equally priced rivals, and its servicing prices are undeniably expensive. All that means this isn’t the easiest way to expertise a CX-60.
A greater possibility could be the Touring, which for round $8000 extra contains leather-based upholstery, energy seats, an influence tailgate, digital instrument show, and a head-up show – all sensible gadgets that additionally enhance perceived luxurious.
They might be minor issues for some, however the CX-60 is vastly improved by these premium touches.
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