The 2026 Mazda CX-60 is not an all-new SUV, but it is a noticeably different proposition for Australian buyers. Mazda has kept the same engines, grades and basic vehicle design. The main changes involve pricing, standard safety equipment and connected technology. PHEV and diesel versions are now cheaper, while petrol models cost slightly more.
Read more: 2026 Mazda CX-60 gets major PHEV price cut in Australia
2026 Mazda CX60 price: Old CX-60 vs new CX-60
The biggest changes are in the pricing strategy. Mazda has reduced the price of every P50e plug-in hybrid by $7150 and cut $1100 from each diesel variant. By comparison, both petrol powertrains are now $900 more expensive.
| Variant | Old price | New price | Change |
| Mazda CX60 G25 Pure RWD | $44,740 | $45,640 | +$900 |
| Mazda CX60 D50e Pure AWD | $52,740 | $51,640 | -$1100 |
| Mazda CX60 G40e Pure AWD | $50,740 | $51,640 | +$900 |
| Mazda CX60 P50e Pure AWD | $63,790 | $56,640 | -$7150 |
| Mazda CX60 G25 Evolve RWD | $49,740 | $50,640 | +$900 |
| Mazda CX60 D50e Evolve AWD | $57,740 | $56,640 | -$1100 |
| Mazda CX60 G40e Evolve AWD | $55,740 | $56,640 | +$900 |
| Mazda CX60 P50e Evolve AWD | $68,790 | $61,640 | -$7150 |
| Mazda CX60 G25 Touring RWD | $52,740 | $53,640 | +$900 |
| Mazda CX60 D50e Touring AWD | $60,740 | $59,640 | -$1100 |
| Mazda CX60 G40e Touring AWD | $58,740 | $59,640 | +$900 |
| Mazda CX60 P50e Touring AWD | $71,790 | $64,640 | -$7150 |
| Mazda CX60 D50e GT AWD | $66,740 | $65,640 | -$1100 |
| Mazda CX60 G40e GT AWD | $64,740 | $65,640 | +$900 |
| Mazda CX60 P50e GT AWD | $77,790 | $70,640 | -$7150 |
| Mazda CX60 G40e Azami AWD | $68,940 | $69,840 | +$900 |
| Mazda CX60 D50e Azami AWD | $70,940 | $69,840 | -$1100 |
| Mazda CX60 P50e Azami AWD | $81,990 | $74,840 | -$7150 |
The diesel and six-cylinder petrol now cost the same in equivalent grades. Previously, the diesel carried a premium of about $2000. The PHEV has also moved closer to the six-cylinder petrol. It now costs $5000 more than the equivalent G40e, rather than the significantly larger premium buyers faced previously.
Cars24 Australia says that the new CX-60 is better value for PHEV and diesel buyers, while the old model was cheaper for petrol buyers.
Safety: Old CX-60 vs new CX-60
The new Mazda CX-60 improves value by making several safety features standard across the range. On the old model, Front Cross-Traffic Alert and Cruising and Traffic Support were available from the Evolve grade upwards. On the 2026 model, both features are now standard on the entry-level Pure. Driver Emergency Assist has also been added as standard equipment across the range.
That means buyers of the new Pure grade receive safety technology that previously required upgrading to Evolve or a higher specification. The CX-60 continues to carry a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on Euro NCAP testing conducted in 2022.
Cars24 Australia says that the new CX-60 wins because more advanced safety equipment is included from the entry grade.
Connectivity: Old CX-60 vs new CX-60
The old CX-60 did not offer Mazda Connected Services. For 2026, the system is standard across the entire range. It uses an embedded eSIM to connect the vehicle with the MyMazda smartphone app. Available functions include:
- Vehicle location.
- Emergency SOS calling.
- Geofencing.
- Curfew notifications.
- Stolen vehicle assistance.
- Vehicle status monitoring.
This is more than a feature being moved down from a higher grade. Connected services are new to the CX-60 range, although Mazda already offered them in the larger CX-70 and CX-80 SUVs.
Cars24 Australia says that the new CX-60 wins clearly on connectivity.
Exterior colours: Old CX-60 vs new CX-60
The main colour change involves the standard paint option. The old CX-60 was available with Sonic Silver Metallic at no extra cost. The updated model replaces it with Polymetal Grey Metallic. The premium colours remain available for $995:
- Rhodium White Metallic.
- Machine Grey Metallic.
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic.
- Zircon Sand Metallic.
Cars24 Australia says that this is largely a sideways change rather than a clear upgrade or downgrade.
Mazda CX-60 powertrains: Old CX-60 vs new CX-60
There are no mechanical changes for 2026. Both versions continue with the same four powertrains:
| Powertrain | Output | 2026 status |
| 2.5-litre G25 petrol | 138kW / 250Nm | Unchanged |
| 3.3-litre G40e turbo-petrol | 209kW / 450Nm | Unchanged |
| 3.3-litre D50e turbo-diesel | 187kW / 550Nm | Unchanged |
| 2.5-litre P50e plug-in hybrid | 241kW / 500Nm system output | Unchanged |
The G25 continues with rear-wheel drive. The G40e, D50e and P50e remain all-wheel drive. The P50e also retains its 17.8kWh battery, 100kW electric motor and claimed 76km NEDC electric driving range.
In other words, the lower PHEV price does not come with a new or more powerful hybrid system. It is the same powertrain at a lower price.
Mazda CX-60 range: Old CX-60 vs new CX-60
The model structure also remains the same. Both versions use the following five-grade line-up:
Pure → Evolve → Touring → GT → Azami
No grade has been added or removed. The difference is what each grade includes. The 2026 model adds more standard safety equipment and connected services, while the revised pricing changes the relationship between the powertrains.
The biggest change is the diesel. It no longer costs more than the equivalent six-cylinder petrol, while the PHEV is now only $5000 dearer than the G40e in the same grade.
Cars24 Australia says that the new model offers stronger standard equipment, although the overall range structure is unchanged.
Warranty and servicing: Old CX-60 vs new CX-60
There are no listed changes to warranty or servicing.
Both the old and new CX-60 receive:
- Five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty.
- Eight-year or 160,000km warranty for the PHEV battery.
- Servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
- Seven years of capped-price servicing.
Verdict: Draw. The ownership coverage remains unchanged.
Old vs new: Overall comparison
| Area | Old CX-60 | New CX-60 | Advantage |
| PHEV pricing | Higher | $7150 lower | New |
| Diesel pricing | Higher | $1100 lower | New |
| Petrol pricing | Lower | $900 higher | Old |
| Diesel versus petrol | Diesel cost more | Same price | New |
| PHEV versus six-cylinder petrol | Larger price gap | $5000 more | New |
| Front Cross-Traffic Alert | Evolve and above | Standard across range | New |
| Cruising and Traffic Support | Evolve and above | Standard across range | New |
| Driver Emergency Assist | Not standard across range | Standard | New |
| Connected services | Not available | Standard | New |
| Standard exterior colour | Sonic Silver | Polymetal Grey | Neither |
| Powertrains | Four | Four, unchanged | Draw |
| Grades | Five | Five, unchanged | Draw |
| Vehicle warranty | Five years/unlimited km | Unchanged | Draw |
| PHEV battery warranty | Eight years/160,000km | Unchanged | Draw |
Which Mazda CX-60 is the bigger change?
The 2026 Mazda CX-60 is an equipment and pricing update rather than a mechanical overhaul. The P50e plug-in hybrid is the biggest winner, with every grade becoming $7150 cheaper while retaining the same performance and battery technology. The diesel is also more affordable and now matches the price of the equivalent six-cylinder petrol.
Petrol buyers face the opposite result, with both the G25 and G40e increasing by $900. Across the range, the new CX-60 offers more standard safety technology and adds Mazda Connected Services. However, there is no new engine, no new grade structure and no listed change to the warranty or servicing package.
In simple terms:
- Choose the new CX-60 for the cheaper PHEV or diesel pricing.
- Choose the old CX-60 if you are specifically buying a petrol model and can access remaining stock at the previous price.
- Choose the new model if standard safety and connected services are important.
- Do not expect a different driving experience, because the powertrains and core vehicle remain unchanged.
Comments
New Comment