Mazda CX-60 inline-six diesel to be extra environment friendly than RAV4 Hybrid

The mild-hybrid 3.3-litre turbo-diesel within the upcoming 2023 Mazda CX-60 might be one of the vital environment friendly automobiles in its class, if official Japanese gasoline consumption figures are something to go by.

Newly revealed to the corporate’s Japanese client web site, the CX-60 XD-Hybrid – which can be recognized domestically because the e-Skyactiv D – quotes a mixed effectivity determine of 21.0-21.1km/L on Japan’s mixed WLTC cycle, equal to 4.73-4.76L per 100km.

By comparability, the Japanese-market Toyota RAV4 AWD Hybrid quotes 20.3-20.6km/L on the identical effectivity checks – or 4.92-4.85L/100km.

Whereas Australia doesn’t use the Japanese WLTC normal, native variations of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid quote figures of 4.7L/100km for the 2WD and 4.8L/100km for the E-4 AWD.

It’s a outstanding declare given the CX-60 e-Skyactiv D powertrain is an enormous 3.3-litre inline six turbo-diesel with 48V mild-hybrid help, making a wholesome 187kW (3750rpm) and 550Nm (1500-2400rpm).

Drive can be despatched to a rear-biased variable all-wheel drive system through a brand new eight-speed automated transmission, which does away with the traditional torque converter and utilises a multi-plate clutch with built-in electrical motor-generator for enhanced effectivity and faster shifts.

A much less highly effective model of the inline six diesel is obtainable in different markets together with Japan, which additionally presents a base rear-wheel drive choice. Outputs for the non-electrified oiler are rated at 170kW and 500Nm, with WLTC gasoline consumption listed as 19.6-19.8km/L (5.1-5.05L/100km).

In Australia, the CX-60 e-Skyactiv D can be joined by two different electrified powertrains, together with a 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv PHEV plug-in hybrid (241kW/500Nm) and a e-Skyactiv G 3.3-litre turbocharged petrol 48V mild-hybrid (209kW/450Nm).

In keeping with European WLTP figures, the CX-60 PHEV makes use of simply 1.5L/100km on the mixed cycle, and presents an electrical driving vary of as much as 60 kilometres. Additional particulars of the petrol are scant, however we do understand it’s a brand new engine destined for the North American market, probably for the upcoming CX-70 and CX-90 SUVs.

The all-new Mazda CX-60 is now on account of arrive in Australia throughout the first half of 2023, although the model has already began some native testing with a pair of pre-production prototypes (pictured). Learn extra about that right here.

Full pricing and specs for the Australian market can be detailed throughout the fourth quarter of 2022 (October-December), with Evolve, GT and Azami trim ranges to be provided at launch.

Commonplace tools from the bottom grade will embody wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wi-fi telephone charging, an influence tailgate, superior keyless entry, and power-folding, heated exterior mirrors with auto-dimming. Alloy wheels starting from 18- to 20-inches can be provided, and a brand new Rhodium White metallic can be accessible throughout the vary.

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