Mazda CX-60 review: Better than the Germans?!

Mazda has introduced the Mazda CX-60, its first plug-in hybrid SUV in Europe, marking a significant shift for the Japanese brand. The SUV features a rear-wheel-drive architecture and is designed for in-line six-cylinder combustion powertrains, with petrol and diesel engines featuring energy-saving technologies like a 48V mild-hybrid system. The petrol engine includes Mazda's compression and spark Skyactiv-X ignition system and is naturally aspirated. The CX-60 is expected to be a desirable midsize SUV in the premium car market, competing with high-end competitors like the Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage, Volkswagen Tiguan, Audi Q5, BMW X3, and Lexus NX. The CX-60 is available in three trim levels and three drivetrains, targeting existing customers who wish to move up within Mazda's lineup. Mazda has modest sales goals of about 500 vehicles per month, but the CX-60 is expected to compete with the European market.