A cradle of hybrid luxury
Mazda Philippines is known for premium, elegantly designed vehicles, topped with impeccable engineering and balance, delivering superb driving performance and blissful riding experience for Filipinos who eagerly enter its realm. Just recently, the Japanese premium carmaker announced another milestone, adding a feather in its cap anew.
“Since its launch in the Philippines, more than 800 CX-60 SUVs have been sold,” stated Mazda Philippines president and CEO, Steven Tan during the launch of their newly-upgraded model at Lakehall Events Place in Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club, Cabuyao, Laguna.
According to him, this makes the country the largest market for the CX-60 in Asia outside of Japan, a testament to the premium five-seater SUV being well-received by Filipino buyers.
“The new CX-60 enriches that by offering new refinements, making it even more unmatched in every way. These are much more than skin-deep, and are part of our commitment to continuous improvement,” he added.
Galloping beauty
Mazda has been recognized for its world-class style and design the world over. In short, the brand’s aesthetics is synonymous with no less than glory with its countless accolades. Every time a Mazda vehicle rolls out on the road, one envisions a magnificent beautiful stallion galloping through the horizon behind a panoramic sunset. The new CX-60 is an SUV with ideal proportions, with its long nose and rearward cabin design. The powerful grille with its iconic wing shape is highlighted by sweeping adaptive LED headlamps, featuring a distinctive lighting signature for a sleek look.
Its amazing panache caps 20-inch aluminum alloys with 235/50R20 tires, a panoramic sunroof, and a hands-free power tailgate with height memory adjustment. The 3.3 AWD HEV Turbo showcases the signature Mazda design with its machine-cut alloys, bar-type grille, bright chrome on the front fenders, side window moulding, and exhaust finishers.
On the other hand, the 3.3 AWD HEV Turbo-D Sport exudes a distinguished look with its black metallic alloys, dark honeycomb grille, dark side window moulding, dark exhaust garnish, and black side view mirrors.
Class-leading refinement upgraded further
The newly-introduced CX-60 boasts of upgraded features that further enhance its performance and comfort. This ups the ante of its class-leading style, quality, and refinement that has made it the leading edge of the Mazda Premium philosophy.
Significant updates are to its riding experience, such as the rear suspension now has softer rear springs and new bump stops for improved compliance, while the dampers with increased rebound rates help control vertical motion.
Meanwhile, front suspension sports dampers with firmer front compression rates and relocated front knuckle mounts for better stability, especially passing through uneven terrain. With this, a recalibrated steering and stability systems likewise improve overall balance.
This new suspension set-up perfectly suits Large Vehicle Platform. This front-engine rear-wheel drive mechanical layout delivers imposing strength and elegance, but also maximizes the driver’s potential by distributing the lateral and longitudinal workload between the two axles. Moreover, by placing the powertrain units at the center, this allows transmitting power to the road surface more efficiently. The unique packaging has reduced its turning radius to a compact 5.4 meters, smaller than other similarly-sized SUVs.
Driving performance enhanced
Furthermore, the Skyactiv-Drive eight-speed automatic also levels up with clutch control and hydraulic valve improvements, resulting in smoother and more responsive combustion-engine-to-electric motor transitions and a wider gear range for optimal balance.
At its heart is the pride of inline-six-cylinder engines, available in both gasoline and diesel variants. Because of this balance, configuration produces less vibration, further upping vehicle dynamics, not to mention NVH levels. The 3.3-liter e-Skyactiv-G delivers 282 hp and 450 N-m, while the 3.3-liter e-Skyactiv-D offers 252 hp and 550 N-m. Both engines utilize the Mazda Hybrid technology with a 48-volt hybrid system with lithium-ion battery pack.
Top-notch interiors
Inside, these upgrades spill over. New standards for interior quality, design, and technology are likewise abound. For one, the sound insulator material used on the dashboard is thicker and denser, with increased coverage that now includes the upper part of the cowl. The same is applied with the trunk side trim which has increased sound insulator coverage than its predecessor. Also, a new steering column joint and reinforced doors also reduce unwanted interior vibrations.
The design inside is likewise of “the highest level of Japanese craftsmanship and ergonomics”, focusing more around the driver which is meticulously crafted for an outstanding cockpit layout.
In addition to this, three main displays—a 12.3-inch fully digital driver’s instrument panel, a 12.3-inch infotainment center display, and a 10.4-inch heads-up display are more than just bells and whistles, they are essential for that overall blissful riding experience. The Mazda Commander Control knob, on the other hand, has been optimally positioned to allow comfort and ease of use.
Highlighting the cabin is Driver Personalization System, an innovation unique to Mazda, which after entering the driver’s height data via the infotainment center display, the automatic driving position guide uses a camera to detect the location of their eyes. It then automatically adjusts the seat, steering wheel, Active Driving Display, and door mirrors to match the driver’s eye position. The system likewise uses facial recognition to remember each driver’s preferences–which one knows exactly what this means.
Other features include a frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror, front seat ventilation, wireless device charging, ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, and dual-zone climate control with rear vents. The latest generation Mazda Connect allows passengers to connect wirelessly via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while a 12-speaker Bose Sound system delivers exquisiteness.
The 3.3 AWD HEV Turbo sports aluminum and silver metallic accents, black nappa leather seats, and black leather interior upholstery; while the 3.3 AWD HEV Turbo-D Sport features graphite and gun metal accents, and tan nappa leather seats with quilted Leganu suede inserts.
The new Mazda CX-60 is available in three Takuminuri colors: Rhodium White Premium, Soul Red Crystal, and Machine Gray. The other colors being offered are: Jet Black, Sonic Silver, Platinum Quartz, and Deep Crystal Blue.
The vehicle comes in two new variants: The Mazda CX-60 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo – P 2,890,000 and the Mazda CX-60 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo-D Sport – P 2,990,000.
The price is inclusive of a five-year free service plan, covering the expenses of periodic maintenance at either six-month or 10,000-kilometer intervals, for up to five years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. This is on top of a three-year bumper-to-bumper warranty and a five-year hybrid battery warranty.
