The new Mazda CX-60 3.3 DE Takumi – equipped with a mild-hybrid inline 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine – is heading to SA soon. Meet Mzansi’s first R1-million Mazda…
Fresh details of the new Mazda CX-60 3.3 DE Takumi – including the all-important sticker price – have emerged ahead of the 6-cylinder flagship derivative’s official launch in South Africa, scheduled for March 2024. Yes, we can now confirm that you’re looking at Mzansi’s very first R1-million Mazda…
Mazda Southern Africa’s latest pricelist includes the new CX-60 3.3 DE Takumi and shows that it will cost you a cool R1 049 200 at launch (though the eagle-eyed folks over at duoporta.com were the first to uncover the news). That makes the mild-hybrid straight-6 variant a considerable R204 700 more expensive than the 4-cylinder CX-60 2.5 Individual and thus easily Mazda SA’s priciest derivative yet.
The 3.3-litre inline-6 turbodiesel motor is equipped with 48V mild-hybrid technology and generates peak system outputs of 187 kW and 550 Nm. Drive is directed to all 4 corners via an 8-speed automatic transmission, facilitating a 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 219 kph. The claimed combined fuel economy, meanwhile, is listed as a mere 4.9 L/100 km (with corresponding CO2 emissions of 123 g/km).
The mild-hybrid system includes a 0.33 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a 12.4 kW/153 Nm electric motor-generator, with the latter integrated into the automatic transmission. The electric motor supports the oil-burning engine at low loads and low engine speeds, while its battery is recharged by the engine as well as via regenerative braking.
The 5-seater CX-60 3.3 DE Takumi is further set apart by its model-specific front-bumper design, piano black grille and 20-inch black metallic alloy wheels. Inside, you’ll find equipment such as a 12-inch central display, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, black Nappa leather upholstery and electrically adjustable (not to mention heated and ventilated) front seats.
Further standard features (many of which are shared with the CX-60 2.5 Individual) include a panoramic sunroof and a full suite of safety functions, ranging from a 360-degree camera system and adaptive cruise control to adaptive LED headlamps, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a lane-keeping system. The CX-60 3.3 DE Takumi further employs parking sensors (fore and aft), 7 airbags and an electrically operated tailgate.
As a reminder, the CX-60 nameplate arrived in South Africa in April 2023, with the 2 derivatives on offer both powered by the Japanese brand’s 141 kW/261 Nm naturally aspirated 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine. The imminent touchdown of this new 6-cylinder Takumi model will thus take the CX-60 range to 3 variants.
How much does the Mazda CX-60 cost in South Africa?
Mazda CX-60 2.5 Dynamic AWD – R739 800
Mazda CX-60 2.5 Individual AWD – R844 500
Mazda CX-60 3.3 DE Takumi AWD – R1 049 200
The CX-60 ships standard with a 5-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a service plan of the same duration.
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