Mazda UK confirms 2500kg tow ranking for CX-60 3.3L diesel, WLTP economic system

The upcoming Mazda CX-60 has had extra particulars confirmed for the UK market, in addition to components of Europe, together with a 2500kg braked towing capability and gasoline economic system as little as 4.99L/100km on the mixed WLTP cycle.

In a brand new media launch, Mazda’s British division detailed the brand new 3.3-litre mild-hybrid diesel for the area, forward of a primary quarter market launch within the new 12 months – following the two.5-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which is on sale there now.

Like Australia, the UK can be getting the e-Skyactiv D 3.3-litre inline-six turbo-diesel that includes 48V MHEV help, although not like the vary Down Underneath, the UK will get two states of tune – a low-output 200PS (147kW) model, in addition to the 254PS (187kW) model that can be out there in Australia. It’s the primary we’ve heard of the decrease output tune.

Each variations of the CX-60 3.3 e-Skyactiv D will supply a braked towing capability of 2500kg, similar to the PHEV. By comparability, all variations of the BMW X3 are rated to tow as much as 2000kg, together with the inline-six-powered xDrive30d.

The 147kW 3.3 e-Skyactiv D can be completely out there with rear-wheel drive, whereas the high-output tune is AWD solely. Each fashions use a brand new eight-speed computerized transmission, which makes use of multi-plate clutch with an built-in electrical motor/generator versus a traditional torque converter.

Mazda says the three.3-litre inline-six turbo-diesel makes use of Distribution-Managed Partially Premixed Compression Ignition (DCPCI) expertise, serving to the ability unit to attain 40 per cent thermal effectivity, claiming to strike an ‘glorious’ stability between efficiency and effectivity.

The corporate provides that the brand new diesel was developed utilizing the model’s ‘proper sizing’ idea that “optimises displacement to enhance gasoline and energy effectivity”, and produces much less vibration as a result of attribute stability of the inline cylinder structure. Additional, Mazda claims the three.3-litre diesel’s light-weight building retains the motor’s weight just like that of the two.2-litre four-cylinder diesel used within the CX-5 – although doesn’t quote a precise determine.

On the subject of economic system, Mazda has confirmed WLTP effectivity figures for the electrified diesels, with the decrease tune with RWD reaching a formidable mixed consumption determine of 56.5mpg (4.99L/100km) and emissions output of 129g/km, whereas the high-output mannequin with AWD (nearer to Australian-spec) achieves 53.3mpg (5.29L/100km) and 137g/km for a similar metrics.

For reference, the Toyota RAV4 AWD Hybrid is rated at 47-48.7mpg (6.0-5.8L/100km) in UK spec on the identical effectivity benchmark.

Final week, CarExpert reported the gasoline consumption figures quoted for the Japanese market, based mostly on that area’s WLTC customary. The CX-60 3.3 e-Skyactiv D AWD quotes the equal of 4.73-4.76L/100km, which once more betters the 4.92-4.85L/100km quoted by Toyota’s high promoting petrol-electric crossover.

Pricing for the entry-level 147kW RWD mannequin within the UK begins at £42,990 ($76,790), round £2500 ($4465) extra reasonably priced than the most cost effective CX-60 PHEV. Relative to the premium-badged rivals Mazda is concentrating on, the CX-60 PHEV’s £45,000 ($80,380) place to begin is aligned with a UK-market BMW X3 xDrive20i.

Australia doesn’t get the 20i powertrain with all-wheel drive within the X3, although the RWD sDrive20i kicks off at $76,600 plus on-road prices Down Underneath, with the xDrive20d four-cylinder diesel ranging from $79,600 plus on-roads.

Mazda’s native division has already confirmed the CX-60 will supply the three.3-litre diesel alongside the PHEV in addition to a brand new 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol from launch, scheduled for the primary half of 2023.

Three trim ranges can be supplied, Evolve, GT and Azami; and whereas the model is pushing upmarket with this new mannequin, it’s understood pricing will seemingly begin across the $60,000 mark in its most reasonably priced guise.

Full pricing and specs for the Australian market can be confirmed in the course of the late phases of 2022. Keep tuned to CarExpert for all the newest.

MORE: Mazda CX-60 preliminary particulars for Australia
MORE: Every little thing Mazda CX-60