September 15 in Japan began "live" sales of the new mid-size crossover CX-60. The e-Skyactiv-D modification was the first to enter the market.
This is a “mild hybrid”, in which a 48-volt starter-alternator assists the inline 6-cylinder 3.3-liter turbodiesel during acceleration. With it, the maximum power is 254 hp, and fuel consumption is 4.7 l / 100 km. The mild hybrid also includes a small lithium-ion battery.
Other versions in Japan will start selling in December - these are cars with a 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G gasoline engine (188 hp), a 3.3-liter Skyactiv-D turbodiesel (231 hp) and a hybrid version. e-Skyactiv PHEV with the ability to recharge the battery from the mains (327 hp).
Petrol and diesel versions are available in both rear and all-wheel drive. "Mild" and rechargeable hybrids mean only four-wheel drive. In all cases, an 8-speed automatic transmission is installed.
Mazda dealers in Japan have been accepting orders for all modifications of the CX-60 since June 24. Since that date, the company has received 8,726 prepaid orders for a crossover in its home country, although it expected to sell only 5,000 cars during this period, so the plan was almost doubled, according to the press service of the automaker.
The most popular body color is Rhodium White Premium Metallic (pearl white metallic) - it accounted for 45% of orders. In second place is metallic gray (15%), in third is jet black (14%).
69% of buyers chose all-wheel drive, 31% - rear.
According to the age of CX-60 customers, the picture is as follows: 26% - 40-50 years old, 25% - 50-60 years old, 20% - 30-40 years old. The categories of 20-30 years old and 60 and older share 14% each.
The most popular motor modification is e-Skyactiv-D, chosen by 43% of customers. In second place is Skyactiv-D (37%), in third place is Skyactiv-G (15%), in fourth place is e-Skyactiv PHEV (5%).
Recall that the CX-60 is the first model on the Skyactiv Multi Solution Scalable Architecture (SMSSA) platform with a classic layout, that is, a longitudinal engine and rear-wheel drive. The rest of the brand's off-road vehicles rely on inexpensive chassis with a transverse engine and front-wheel drive. The length, width and height of the CX-60 are 4740, 1890 and 1670 mm respectively, the wheelbase is 2870 mm.
Prices for a novelty in Japan range from 2,992,000 to 6,264,500 yen, depending on the modification and configuration.
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