Refreshed 2025 Mazda CX-60 to get major chassis tweaks

Mazda Australia has detailed the major changes it will make to the CX-60 for the 2025 model year in response to slow sales and widespread criticism.

The 2025 Mazda CX-60 will arrive in the first half of next year with two new trims – Pure and Touring – and an overhauled chassis set-up comprising softer springs all round, increased rear rebound damping and firmer front compression damping

Recalibrated power steering, all-wheel drive and stability systems will also enhance handling, says the Japanese car-maker, leading to an overall “smoother driving feel”.

The CX-60 has attracted widespread criticism for its poor ride, heavy steering and coarse transmission ever since its release mid-last year, however Mazda Australia did respond with a damper upgrade in October 2023 that was also offered to owners of existing CX-60 owners.

As carsales recently reported, Mazda hopes the chassis tweaks and the introduction of two new model grades – including a significantly lower price point – will turn around the CX-60’s disappointing sales performance Down Under and see 550 units sold each month.

With the current CX-60 on sale from $56,990 drive-away, it’s been hotly tipped the MY25 pricing will start below the three-row CX-80 Pure that is currently priced from $54,950 plus on-roads costs.

Keeping the CX-80 in mind, it’s thought the CX-60 Pure will only come with a mild-hybrid turbo-petrol engine and miss out on the equivalent turbo-diesel and plug-in hybrid.

Hoping to snare buyers with high levels of standard kit, expect the cheapest CX-60 to come with 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and start, cloth seat trim, tri-zone climate control, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, a head-up display, eight-speaker audio system, wired and wireless smartphone mirroring, embedded sat-nav and DAB digital radio.

Raising the total number of trims to five – Pure, Evolve, Touring, GT, Azami – the Evolve and GT variants will gain standard equipment from the optional Vision Technology package that currently charges for such items as a 360-degree camera with see through technology, adaptive LED headlights and front cross traffic alert, boosting their value.

What hasn’t been announced yet is if there will be any design or under-bonnet changes as part of the revisions.

“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,” Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi said.

“The CX-60 has gained wide appeal since it launched, and we hope to extend its scope with the addition of two new, value-packed models.”

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