The Mazda CX-60 isn’t just another SUV; it is Mazda’s “coming out party” into the premium luxury segment. Launched in 2022 as the first vehicle in Mazda’s Large Product Group, it signaled a massive shift for the Japanese brand—moving away from being just a “reliable alternative” to standing toe-to-toe with giants like BMW, Audi, and Volvo.

If you’ve been looking for a vehicle that blends Japanese craftsmanship with the soul of a rear-wheel-drive sports sedan, the CX-60 is your answer. Let’s dive into the details.

1. The Design: Kodo “Soul of Motion.”

The CX-60 is an exercise in elegance. It carries a long-hood, short-deck proportion that is traditionally reserved for high-end luxury cars. This isn’t just for show; the longitudinal engine layout (the engine sits front-to-back rather than side-to-side) allows for a more athletic stance and better weight distribution.

Inside, the cabin is a masterclass in “Quiet Luxury.” High-end trims feature Nappa leather, real maple wood, and a unique Japanese “Kakenui” stitching style that looks more like a tailored suit than a car seat.

2. Under the Hood: The Power of Choice

The CX-60 offers some of the most advanced powertrains Mazda has ever built. Whether you want a fuel-sipping hybrid or a silky-smooth straight-six, there is an option for you.

3. The Trims: Finding Your Perfect Match

Mazda has structured the CX-60 to cater to everyone from the tech-savvy family to the luxury-obsessed executive. While names vary by region (Prime-line to Takumi in Europe; Pure to Azami in Australia), the tiers remain consistent:

• The Entry Level (Pure/Prime): Don’t let the name fool you. Even the base model comes with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a 360-degree camera as standard.

• The Sporty Middle (Homura/GT): This trim blacks out the chrome, adds larger 20-inch black alloy wheels, and introduces the 12-speaker Bose Premium Sound System.

• The Luxury Flagship (Takumi/Azami): This is where Mazda shows off. It includes the Driver Personalization System, which uses facial recognition to identify you as you sit down and automatically adjusts your seat, steering wheel, and mirrors to your saved profile.

4. Tech & Safety: Your Personal Guardian

Safety is baked into the CX-60’s DNA. It holds a 5-star Euro NCAP rating and features the latest i-Activsense suite:

• See-Through View: A 360-degree camera that makes the car feel “transparent” when parking.

• Kinematic Posture Control (KPC): Technology borrowed from the MX-5 Miata that suppresses body roll in corners.

• Smart Brake Support: Now with “Turn Across Traffic” intervention to prevent accidents at intersections.

Why the CX-60 is a Game Changer

Historically, if you wanted an SUV with a longitudinal straight-six engine and a premium RWD-biased platform, you had to spend “BMW money.” The CX-60 brings that high-tier engineering to a much more accessible price point without sacrificing a shred of build quality.

It is a car for people who actually enjoy the act of driving but still need to fit three kids and a week’s worth of groceries in the back (570L of boot space, to be exact!).