Mazda, as it tends to, is giving the really-quite-new CX-60 SUV a round of updates and upgrades for 2025. This is part of the company’s policy of giving its cars continuous upgrades rather than waiting for a mid-cycle facelift.
Suspension changes
So, the CX-60 is getting some mechanical revisions. The electronic stability and safety systems have been tweaked, while the rear suspension has also been altered, in line with the larger CX-80, giving the CX-60 softer springs but firmer dampers, which should help alleviate some of the criticisms of the car’s ride quality. The double-wishbone suspension at the front has also been tweaked a little, while the mounting points of the electric power steering motor have been stiffened up. The CX-60 also gets the Kinematic Posture Control (KPC) from the CX-80, which brakes an inside rear wheel to help the car turn into corners with more agility.
The engine lineup remains unchanged, and you can choose between a 2.5-litre petrol plug-in hybrid with 327hp and an electric range of 64km and official CO2 emissions of 33g/km. If you don’t fancy that, there’s also the (rather lovely) 3.3-litre straight-six diesel, with either 200hp or 245hp and emissions starting from 129g/km. The PHEV model now gets an optional 1,500-watt domestic-style socket in the cabin, allowing the CX-60 to use its 17KWh battery to power other electrical items.
New grille
In styling terms, the grille has been changed a little to emphasise its height, while the ‘wing’ motif that runs through it gains an indicator repeater. There’s also a new ‘Rhodium White’ colour option, bringing the total number of paint options to nine.
Inside, the driver’s digital instrument panel now stretches to a full 12.3 inches, while small tweaks, such as larger text sizes in the main displays and the head-up display, make information easier to read at a glance. The infotainment system has also been improved with quicker start-up, improved image and sound quality, a built-in 3D gyro sensor, and a free word search function that lets users search for destinations by entering a combination of keywords. The standard Mazda Harmonic Acoustics stereo has also been improved, with better noise cancelling, while the optional high-end Bose stereo remains available.
New trim levels
The CX-60 will also now be available - depending on the market - in six trim levels, with the existing Prime-line base grade, Exclusive-line mid-grade, and Takumi and Homura higher grades now being joined by Takumi Plus and Homura Plus.
Homura Plus models will get a power tailgate with hands-free function, rear privacy glass, a 360-degree monitor incorporating See-Through View and Trailer Connection Support View, a 150W AC socket, rear console box light, wireless phone charging, a Bose sound system and PHEV models come with the domestic socket in the load space. There’s also a large panoramic sunroof.
Takumi Plus matches Homura Plus by adding the optional Convenience & Sound pack and the glass roof as standard. The difference between the two grades is in cabin trim. Takumi models get pale Nappa leather and maple wood, while Homura comes with black Nappa leather and metal-style trim.