World Premiere. Mazda CX-60.
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Interesting how we've come full circle again and RWD is coming back into vogue
In the same vein, interesting how Inline 6s are also making a comeback now, with the new Mazda one and the new Stellantis six. What's old is new again
I think variety is good and the CX50 and CX60 will fill slightly different niches
This makes me want VW to release a RWD Tiguan lol.
wemay
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That will be a big hit.
I think so too. That interior is something. The choice of materials is different from anything else I’ve seen and it opens up a lot of possibilities if they want to go that avenue.
I haven’t heard that. Everything I’ve seen points to a SkyActiv automatic like their six speed. A dual clutch transmission would not add anything here.
https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news...-five-best-features-of-mazdas-new-luxury-suv/
Mazda says that the new dual-clutch shifts like a torque converter automatic (via planetary gears and multi-plate clutches) but has a multi-plate clutch (instead of an hydraulic converter) as an input clutch, as well as an integrated electric motor/generator.
Despite offering eight ratios instead of Mazda’s existing ‘SkyActive-Drive’ auto’s six gears, the plug-in hybrid CX-60 is doing just under 2000rpm in eighth gear at 100km/h, which is almost identical to what a 2.5-litre petrol CX-5 auto is doing in sixth.
This transmission will be standard across the Mazda CX-60 range.
A new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic
Mazda will debut an all-new transmission with the CX-60. This time, it will introduce an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that “offers drivers smooth and responsive gear shifting with clear, smooth gear steps”.Mazda says that the new dual-clutch shifts like a torque converter automatic (via planetary gears and multi-plate clutches) but has a multi-plate clutch (instead of an hydraulic converter) as an input clutch, as well as an integrated electric motor/generator.
Despite offering eight ratios instead of Mazda’s existing ‘SkyActive-Drive’ auto’s six gears, the plug-in hybrid CX-60 is doing just under 2000rpm in eighth gear at 100km/h, which is almost identical to what a 2.5-litre petrol CX-5 auto is doing in sixth.
This transmission will be standard across the Mazda CX-60 range.
Until I see confirmation from a known reliable source I’m going to say that report is in error. Mazda already has a great transmission design. It locks up very early. Shifting to a dual clutch makes no sense in my opinion.
https://www.autoevolution.com/pdf/n...mes-as-phev-and-gas-or-diesel-mhev-183354.pdf
it is going to be an 8 speed dual clutch regardless of what you think.
it is going to be an 8 speed dual clutch regardless of what you think.
ah yes the totally best in class 6-speed automatic
OVERKILL
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You can definitely see that they are targeting BMW/inspired by BMW with many of the choices, particularly in the interior. Looks like a really good effort by Mazda!
Not sure if it more aligns with the X5 or X3, but here's the X5 PHEV in comparison:
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Even with a company known for great quality, the old saying about avoiding the first years of a generation of vehicles still is good advice. If I were in the market to but one, I would wait unitl the 3rd of 4th year, and also read any user complaints on any forums for that vehicle before getting one.
