Mazda CX-60 update bringing suspension fix, cheaper base model

Mazda will roll out a major update to its CX-60 SUV range next year, aimed squarely at addressing complaints surrounding the current model’s ride quality.

Set to go on sale during the first half of 2025, the updated CX-60 will receive suspension and chassis upgrades, as well as changes to standard features and a pair of new trim levels.

The update follows a fix that arrived in March this year, when Mazda Australia gave owners the option to have installed – at no cost – a revised rear shock absorber. This was also fitted on new builds from October 2023.

The latest updates are claimed to “broaden the five-seater’s established appeal”, while enhancing the overall handling of the car.

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Mazda Australia says the updated CX-60 will still feature double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, but will bring softer rear springs, increased rear rebound damping, and firmer front compression damping to “offer a smoother driving feel”.

Additionally, the car’s power steering, all-wheel drive, and stability systems will be recalibrated.

Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi says the incoming CX-60 update is a result of “Mazda’s strategy for continuous improvement”.

“We are always listening to our customers and this upgrade reflects that; Mazda Corporation has worked to enhance the Mazda CX-60’s performance and offer an even better driving experience,” he said.

Joining the range will be new Pure and Touring grades. The Pure will be the new base model, slotting in below the Evolve, while the Touring will slot between the Evolve and GT.

The Azami will remain the top-spec CX-60.

Mazda Australia intends to align the CX-60 range with the CX-80 lineup, with pricing for the new variants “to be positioned appropriately to the CX-80”.

The CX-60 range currently opens at $60,550 before on-roads for the base G40e Evolve, while the CX-80 opens at $54,950 before on-roads for the G40e Pure.

Mazda’s Vision Technology Package will now be standard on the Evolve and above. It’s currently an option on all but the current Azami, where it’s standard.

This package adds a 360-degree surround-view monitor, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, driver monitoring, front cross-traffic alert, and Mazda’s Cruising and Traffic Support, which incorporates adaptive cruise and lane centring systems.

Engine options for the new variants are yet to be confirmed. Current models are offered with a 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid four-cylinder powertrain alongside six-cylinder petrol and diesel mild-hybrids.

The CX-60 and CX-90 arrived in Australia without a local suspension tune, leading to complaints from journalists and some Australian customers.

Despite the feedback, Mazda also chose to forgo any local tuning program for the newly arrived CX-70 and CX-80 models, with the latter drawing criticism for the same reasons.

You can read our review of the CX-80 here, while our review of the CX-70 will go live next week.

Mazda said in February this year that forgoing a local tune for these models is consistent with its other vehicles.

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