2022 Mazda CX-60: Here is when Australian details including engines, timing and potential pricing will finally drop!

Time to set your alarms because the countdown to the reveal of the crucial new 2022 Mazda CX-60 is now officially on.

Confirmed for a March 8 debut, the Mazda CX-60 will be the first model in the brand’s Large Product Group that will also include the CX-80 three-row large SUV, as well as the CX-70 and CX-90.

Interestingly, the new-generation Mazda6 is also tipped to utilise the same architecture as the aforementioned SUVs, but Mazda has not made mention of the mid-sizer in its Large Product Group roadmap that will likely see the CX-60 hit Aussie showrooms later this year, followed by the CX-80 in 2023.

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What can we expect from the CX-60?

Well, the cat is already out of the bag in terms of styling, with a video hitting the internet showing off the aesthetic of Mazda’s newest SUV well ahead of plan.

The CX-60 will sit above the CX-5 mid-size SUV both in terms of positioning and size (and likely price), but exact measurements are yet to be disclosed.

For reference, the CX-5 measures 4550mm long, 1840mm wide, 1680mm tall and has a 2700mm wheelbase.

As a more premium alternative, the CX-60 is also expected to sport the latest in terms of in-cabin technology and refinement, and expect to see Mazda’s drive-centric philosophy at play for things like driving position and vehicle dynamics.

However, its the plug-in hybrid powertrain, a first for Mazda, that should get customers developing a thirst for Mazda.

Confirmed for the CX-60s Australian launch, the PHEV makes use of a 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor combination for a total system output of 223kW.

Though torque figures are yet to be revealed, the plug-in CX-60 easily outmuscles the 170kW 2.5-litre turbo-petrol CX-5.

In fact, the CX-60 PHEV could line up against more premium plug-in hybrids like the BMW X3 xDrive30e, Range Rover Evoque R-Dynamic HSE PHEV, Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport, Mercedes-Benz GLC300e and Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV Polestar, which boast 215kW, 227kW, 227kW, 235kW and 311kW respectively.

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“Mazda’s first PHEV powertrain will offer smooth and powerful acceleration giving the driver great confidence and driving enjoyment in the widest possible range of driving scenarios,” the Mazda release said.

Having a plug-in hybrid flagship would make sense as Mazda looks to reposition itself to be a more upmarket player against the likes of Toyota, Hyundai and Ford.

Expect to see other engine options also available though, including the potential for an inline six-cylinder with both petrol and diesel power.

A 48-volt mild-hybrid system is also expected to play a part in the CX-60’s engine line-up to help reduce fuel consumption.