Recently, Mazda's transformation into a luxury brand has caused a lot of heated discussion, and the first model based on a new platform, the CX-60, also has a high degree of attention. Recently, we obtained the official map of the Mazda CX-60 that was leaked before the global debut from relevant channels, as the first model launched after the transformation of the luxury brand, the new car still has many highlights.
First, the new car is based on a new rear-drive platform and features a longitudinal engine layout. In terms of appearance, the new car adopts Mazda's iconic shield grille, with a new LED light group design on both sides, giving people a rather delicate feeling as a whole. It is reported that the new car will also introduce a pure black tone of the grille in the follow-up, so that the new car looks more sporty.
On the side, you can see that the new car has a slender engine compartment, which is also a classic design as a rear-drive model, and in the rear half, its C-pillar is almost parallel to the roof, ensuring the height of the luggage compartment and enhancing its own sense of fashion. It is reported that the new car will also be available in 18-inch and 20-inch wheels.
In terms of the rear, the new car has been equipped with a new style of taillight design, but it has to be said that it is somewhat similar to BMW's current taillight design, is it to echo the name of "Toei BMW"? In addition, the new car is equipped with a black skid plate in the rear surround and exhaust trims on both sides, which add a bit of sporty atmosphere to the rear.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a T-shaped central control layout, a suspended central control screen, a full LCD dashboard, a new style steering wheel, an electronic gear lever, etc., which together bring a strong sense of technology and luxury to the car. However, it seems that it is always a combination of the designs of two Japanese brands.
In addition, the new car will use Nappa leather and real maple wood components to interlock, which is also the first Mazda model to carry the "Musubu", and the door panel uses "Japan's unique textile binding method", in short, the new car creates a sense of luxury in the car through a variety of materials. In terms of configuration, it is reported that the new car will be equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay, 12-speaker BOSE audio, main driver seat memory, panoramic sunroof and other configurations, and the whole series will also be equipped with a 5-seat layout to position medium-sized SUVs.
In terms of power, the model launched in the early stage will be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a .5L four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine and an electric motor, with a maximum power of 322 horsepower, equipped with a 17.8 kWh battery pack, an acceleration time of 5.8 seconds per 100 km/h, and a pure electric mode that can travel at a speed of 100 km/h for 60 km/h. In addition, in 220V power mode, the power can be fully charged within 4 hours. In the follow-up, the new car will launch a in-line six-cylinder 3.0L engine, and it is expected that the high-end model will be equipped with AWD four-wheel drive system, and the entire model will match the 8-speed manual transmission.
The editor said: The much-anticipated CX-60 has finally arrived, although the combination of inline six cylinders with a rear-drive layout will take a while to arrive, but the rear-drive layout alone I think has already made many Mazda fans pay for it. At the same time, this will also be Mazda's first plug-in hybrid model, in such a combination of factors in the environment, whether the new car can reverse Mazda's current situation, and whether it can really reach the level of luxury brands, I think it will take a while to have an answer.