Inclusion of the diesel takes the CX-60 range to three models. Note: Vehicle depicted in UK-spec. Image: Mazda
Having debuted on local soil to mixed response last year, pricing for Mazda’s flagship CX-60, the diesel engine Takumi, has appeared online together with complete spec on Hiroshima’s website.
Announced back in September as heading for South Africa above the normally aspirated 2.5-litre models made-up of the rear-wheel-drive Dynamic and all-wheel-drive Individual, the Takumi receives the all-paw gripping system as standard, along with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system.
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Although offered in two states of tune in Europe, the local market CX-60 gets the most powerful variant of the 3.3-litre SkyActiv-D inline-six rated at 187kW/550Nm.
Paired to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, the CX-60 Takumi will get from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 219 km/h. The claimed fuel consumption is 4.9 L/100 km.
Officially the most expensive Mazda now available in South Africa, and the first to breach R1-million at R1 049 200, according to vehicle information specialists, duaporta.com, the Takumi differentiates itself from the Individual aesthetically by boasting full body-coloured bumpers and wheel arch cladding, a piano-key black finish on the B and C-pillar, and machined black 20-inch alloy wheels.
On the colour front, eight hues can be chosen from:
Inside, the Takumi’s added specification items over the Individual comprise black Nappa leather upholstery, electric lumbar support for the front passenger’s seat, heated and ventilated front chairs and ambient lighting.
Carried over is the dual 12-inch digital instrument cluster and MZD Connect infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, the 12-speaker Bose sound system, dual-zone climate control with rear vents and the frameless rear-view mirror, as well as the following:
Set to be formally launched next month, the CX-60 3.3d Takumi AWD’s mentioned sticker price includes a five-year unlimited km warranty and service plan.
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