Mazda, which is making slow progress in the field of new energy vehicles, is finally about to launch its first plug-in hybrid model. On March 8, the Mazda CX-60 was officially released overseas, or it will be equipped with an e-Skyactiv PHEV system consisting of a 2.5-liter self-priming engine and an electric motor, and will also be launched in an inline 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engine version. Among them, the plug-in version is priced between 47390 euros and 52890 euros, which is about 327,000-364,000 yuan.
The design style of the Mazda CX-60 is slightly different from the model introduced in China. The front of the car is relatively tall, the contour lines are relatively tough, in order to coordinate the overall visual effect, the headlight shape and the fog light frame shape have also been adjusted accordingly, and the size of the grille has been further increased, which looks very imposing. The side waistline is more rounded and smooth, the wheel arch and skirt position are not designed with scratch strips, and only a small black trim plate is used in the rear bumper position, highlighting the sense of luxury. Because the engine of mazda CX-60 adopts a longitudinal layout, so the front of the car is very long, and the shape of the rear of the car is relatively tight, thus creating a relatively strong sports atmosphere, the L-type taillights are quite a bit of BMW style, I don't know if the "horse fans" can accept this change.
Judging from the released interior pictures, the CX-60 still adopts a simple design style, the design of the center console is very layered, and the splicing of various materials does not appear messy. The size of the central control screen is still not with the current, the suspension design and the center console are combined just right, the new car will use a variety of interior colors, in contrast, the luxury and fashion sense of the double color design is obviously better than the solid color interior.
In order to pursue the perfect appearance, Mazda usually chooses to compromise in the interior space of the car, and the CX-60 is no exception, coupled with the longitudinal rear-drive layout, even if the length reaches 4745mm, the wheelbase reaches 2870m, the rear space is still relatively restrictive, which weakens its practicality to a certain extent.
In terms of power, the plug-in hybrid model will be equipped with an e-Skyactiv PHEV system composed of a 2.5L self-priming engine and an electric motor, the system's comprehensive power can reach 241kW, the maximum torque is 500 Nm, which is still good from the book parameters, in addition, the model is equipped with a 17.8kWh battery pack, and the pure electric mileage under WLTP conditions is 63km. The power parameters of the fuel version of the 6-cylinder model have not yet been announced, but they will be matched with the 48V light mixing system to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. It is worth mentioning that the new car will use a front-mounted rear-drive or front-mounted four-drive force layout, which will help improve handling performance.
At present, Mazda's highest positioning model in China is the CX-8, the guidance price is 258,880-330,800 yuan, and there are generally nearly 50,000 huge discounts, and sales are still relatively dismal. The CX-60 launched this time if introduced into the country, the price may exceed 400,000, compared to the current Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, Audi Q5L and other mainstream luxury models have no price advantage, Mazda wants to achieve the dream of becoming a luxury brand, may not be easy. (Text/Taming wind)