Mazda Australia has announced a significant price reduction for its CX-60 mid-size SUV, alongside plans to introduce an even more affordable entry-level variant later this year.
The upcoming base model will feature Mazda’s naturally aspirated 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G four-cylinder petrol engine, set to launch in the Australian market during the second half of 2025.
Mazda Australia Managing Director Vinesh Bhindi highlighted the value proposition: “This edition will not only broaden our CX-60 range but also offer excellent value in the segment while meeting our customers’ motoring needs.” He added, “It’s a compliant powertrain under ADR regulations, designed as a more price-focused option.” Although Bhindi refrained from revealing exact pricing, he indicated the starting price will begin with a ‘four’—signifying a figure in the $40,000 range.
The petrol four-cylinder CX-60 was first hinted at for Australia back in 2022 but did not materialize then. Instead, the model arrived in 2023 offering mild-hybrid inline six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, along with a 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid four-cylinder option.
In contrast, the Japanese market has offered the CX-60 with the Skyactiv-G 2.5-litre petrol four-cylinder engine since launch, delivering 138 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 250 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine is available globally with either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, though all Australian CX-60s feature all-wheel drive exclusively.
For 2025, the CX-60 has undergone key updates, including improvements to its transmission, steering, suspension, and stability control systems, as well as the addition of a new entry-level Pure variant. Despite these enhancements, Mazda has lowered prices across the range to levels close to what customers previously paid.
The refreshed CX-60 lineup now starts at $50,240 before on-road costs for the G40e Pure, and the forthcoming four-cylinder variant—priced under $50,000—will likely overlap with the smaller CX-5, which ranges from $36,740 to $55,150 before on-road costs.
While Mazda has not disclosed full details about the four-cylinder CX-60’s power output, it is expected to produce less power and torque than the turbocharged CX-5 variants available locally.
Addressing concerns about market overlap, Bhindi noted, “There are only opportunities, as different models cater to different customer needs,” underscoring that the CX-60 remains larger overall and will complement rather than compete directly with the CX-5.
With these moves, Mazda aims to strengthen its foothold in the mid-size SUV market by offering customers more choice and greater value.