Mazda gave us more details about the CX-60 range during the announcement of the Japanese specification, including the power and torque figures of the new six-cylinder diesel engine that is introduced for the first time under the bonnet of the SUV. In ICE-only form, the Skyactiv-D 3.3-liter inline-six diesel engine produces 228 hp and 500 Nm of torque, sending power to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission which is the sole gearbox option for the entire CX-60 range.

For those who want a bit more power, Mazda is also offering an electrified e-Skyactiv D variant of the diesel engine with the addition of a 48V mild hybrid system. This one produces a combined 251 hp and 550 Nm of torque. The electric motor contributes 17 hp of power and 153 Nm of torque, while the battery has a capacity of 0.33 kWh. When fitted with the mild-hybrid diesel, the SUV accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, and has a top speed of 220 km/h. The weight of the CX-60 in this version is 1,900 kg.

 

On the gasoline front, the much-anticipated naturally-aspirated Skyactiv-X 3.0-liter inline-six has yet to be announced, so we expect it to debut at a later date. There is however the Skyactive-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 185 hp and 250 Nm of torque as an entry point to the CX-60 lineup. The same petrol engine is also available in the recently facelifted CX-5 which slots below the CX-60 in Mazda’s ever-growing SUV range. Finally, the plug-in hybrid system is the flagship version of the CX-60 producing a combined 323 hp and 500 Nm of torque. This is the same as the EU-spec model which combines the 2.5-liter petrol engine with an electric motor and a 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery. The PHEV is the most powerful Mazda ever, but also the quickest accelerating CX-60, completing the 0-100 km/h sprint in 5.8 seconds while the top speed is limited to 200 km/h. Naturally, it weights more than the ICE-powered models at 2,050 kg.

Mazda takes pride in the new Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture, coming with double wishbones at the front and a multi-link rear setup for the suspension, the i-Activ AWD system, the new Kinematic Posture Control (KPC) stabilizing system, and plenty of ADAS features. In all variants, the Drive-Mi selector gives access to Normal, Sport, Off-Road, and Towing driving modes. The plug-in hybrid adds an extra EV mode which allows a zero-emission driving range of up to 61-63 km. The Mazda CX-60 will reach Japanese dealers in the early fall with pricing to be announced closer to that date. Mind you, the SUV is already available to order in Europe and UK markets with the first deliveries scheduled for this fall. The five-seater CX-60 will be joined by the seven-seater CX-80, while the mechanically-related wide-bodied CX-70 and CX-90 duo for North America will follow shortly.