Mazda Australia is bringing in a new entry level ‘G25’ CX-60 featuring the familiar 2.5-litre petrol four-cylinder engine. It becomes the cheapest variant on sale.
While most CX-60 variants are powered by an inline-six engine, petrol or diesel (except the PHEV), this new four-cylinder option does seem fairly weak. It produces 138kW and 250Nm, matched to an eight-speed automatic.
Interestingly, this package is rear-wheel drive, and in fact it’s the first rear-wheel drive application for the 2.5L four-cylinder. However, yes, the outputs make it one of the least powerful options in the class as well.
Does that matter? Well, prices start from just $44,240, which makes it one of the most affordable premium mid-size SUVs on the market (keeping in mind the CX-60 officially rivals the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and the like).
Mazda is offering three trim levels with the ‘G25’ engine, including Pure, Evolve and Touring. All are two-wheel drive, and all offer a fuel consumption average of 7.5L/100km. That’s not bad for a petrol-only model in this class.
In base spec Pure form you get a 10.25-inch touch-screen display and 7.0-inch TFT instrument cluster, while all others get a 12.3-inch cluster. The Pure also comes with an eight-speaker sound system, cloth trim, dual-zone climate control, and LED headlights.
This could be an appealing option for those looking to get into the premium SUV market without facing ridiculously high prices. Managing director at Mazda Australia, Vinesh Bhindi, said:
“Mazda Australia has always prioritised providing unrivalled value and choice for our consumers, and the addition of the G25 to the CX-60 range is no exception. A proven powerplant, elegant KODO design and a suite of standard inclusions at an extremely compelling price point fully enhance consumer accessibility”.
The new option is on sale now with prices starting from the following (excluding on-road costs). See further below for highlight features.
2026 Mazda CX-60 Pure G25 RWD: $44,240
2026 Mazda CX-60 Evolve G25 RWD: $49,240
2026 Mazda CX-60 Touring G25 RWD: $52,240
Pure equipment list:
- 10.25-inch full colour widescreen display (Mazda Connect)
- 18-inch grey metallic alloy wheels
- 360° view monitor
- 7-inch TFT LCD multi-information meter display
- 8 speaker audio with DAB+
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless and USB)
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Black cloth seat trim with 8-way manual driver’s seat adjustment
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) with Vehicle Exit Warning
- Dual-zone climate control with rear vents
- Exterior mirrors with power adjustment, auto fold, heating and auto dimming
- Front & Rear parking sensors
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- LED headlamps with auto on/off and High Beam Control (HBC)
- Rear console with USB-C
- Satellite navigation
- Smart Brake Support (SBS) with Turn-across traffic
Evolve (over and above Pure):
- 12.3-inch TFT LCD multi-information meter display
- 360° view monitor with see through view
- Black Maztex trim with 8-way manual driver’s seat adjustment
- Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
- Driver monitoring
- Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
- Remote operated power tailgate (open/close)
- Wireless phone charger
Touring (over and above Evolve):
- Black leather seat trim
- Exterior mirror memory
- Heated front seats (driver and passenger)
- Power seat adjustment (driver & passenger) with position memory (driver)
- Rear console with LED lamp
