Yup, you read the headline right — The Mazda CX-60 Takumi is headed to South Africa. But just what does this model entail? Well, for starters, this CX-60 boasts more — much more, as a matter of fact — power and torque than its naturally aspirated siblings.
How much more, you ask? Well, we’ll get to that soon. First, we’ll need to take a look under this CX-60’s bonnet to see where the additional power comes from…
Opening the bonnet of the Mazda CX-60 Takumi reveals a significantly different powertrain than the CX-60 models currently on offer in SA. Indeed, the existing CX-60 variants available in SA employ the Japanese automaker’s (141 kW/261 Nm) 2.5-litre, atmospheric, four-cylinder petrol engine.
However, the CX-60 Takumi is equipped with an inline-six diesel motor, replete with forced induction and mild-hybrid technology. So, let’s get to the power and torque outputs of this model. The CX-60 Takumi’s 3.3-litre turbocharged oil-burner churns out 187 kW and 550 Nm, available from 3 750 r/min and a lowly 1 500 r/min, respectively.
But surely, with more power comes an increase in fuel consumption? Not in this case. No. Though endowed with more grunt than its normally aspirated stabelmates, the CX-60 Takumi sips a claimed 4.9 L/100 km on average. That’s 2.8 L/100 km less than the all-wheel-drive, 2.5-litre model. And, yes, the CX-60 Takumi is also fitted with the latter drivetrain.
So, what about performance? Well, Mazda says the CX-60 Takumi dispatches the 0-100 km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds, which is 2.6 seconds quicker than the all-wheel-drive CX-60 2.5 Individual. It also has a higher top speed than the latter model — 219 km/h vs 201 km/h.
However, with this engine, its power and torque outputs, and enhanced performance comes a price. The CX-60 Takumi is around R250 000 more expensive than the CX-60 2.5 AWD Individual model.
But how much will it cost exactly? Well, in short, R1 049 200. Pricing includes a five-year/unlimited km service plan, and a warranty of similar duration and distance.