Official fuel figures revealed for Mazda CX-60

MAZDA has revealed official fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures for the 3.3-litre in-line six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine when fitted to the upcoming CX-60 medium SUV – and it compares well with the smaller and much less powerful four-cylinder CX-5.

Despite its two additional cylinders and almost a third more displacement generating nigh on 50 per cent more power and nearly twice the torque of a CX-5’s naturally aspirated 2.5L petrol engine, the big six with 48-volt mild-hybrid tech – which Mazda dubs e-Skyactiv G – returns the same fuel economy.

Mazda says the model can return 7.4 litres per 100km on the combined cycle while emitting 171 grams per kilometre of CO2 – the latter figure some 10 per cent lower than the turbo-petrol CX-5.

The larger displacement engine fitted to the CX-60 is compatible with 91 RON standard unleaded and is bolstered by ‘M Hybrid Boost’ 48-volt mild hybrid assistance which “supports the engine during light-load range where internal combustion engines are typically not very efficient”, Mazda says.

Like similar systems offered in competitor line-ups, the electric motor in the CX-60 is positioned between the engine and transmission.

Mazda quotes peak power and torque figures for the 3.3-litre petrol CX-60 at 209kW and 450Nm, the latter offered from 2000-3500rpm. The numbers result in a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.9 seconds, 0.8 seconds faster than the turbocharged CX-5.

The CX-60 will also be available with a 3.3-litre turbo-diesel unit dubbed ‘e-Skyactiv-D’ developing 187kW and 550Nm including 48-volt MHEV assistance, which will return less than 5.0L/100km on the combined cycle.

For ultimate efficiency and performance, a 2.5-litre petrol ‘four’ with plug-in hybrid capabilities and 241kW/500Nm claimed to use just 2.1L/100km.

Power is put to the road via a rear-biased all-wheel drive system in all configurations.

Mazda offers the CX-60 in three grades: Evolve, GT and Azami. Range pricing and further specification details are available here.

“Our commitment to the rightsizing approach has resulted in an exceptionally refined six-cylinder engine that reflects Mazda Premium and also manages to simultaneously replicate the efficiency hallmarks of our consistently most popular SUV in Australia – the four-cylinder Mazda CX-5,” said Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi.

“This enticing blend of real-world performance without the compromise makes it the perfect fit for the Australian market, and it’s clear to see why we anticipate this versatile petrol engine to be our best-seller in the CX-60 range, with it expected to account for approximately 44 per cent of overall customer orders.”