2023 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review - BMW Beware?
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- The CX-60 is Mazda's answer to the BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC. Yes, you read that right, Mazda wants to challenge the luxury establishment with vehicles built on a brand new rear-wheel drive platform - the CX-60 is the first vehicle to be built on said platform and on first impression it seems really good.
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I've had my CX60 Homura PHEV with convenience and driver pack (in gorgeous Soul Red Crystal) for two weeks and I love it compared to my previous Mercedes E 350D, AMG Line, Premium Plus that had low profile tyres and felt every pothole with a thump (three new tyres in three years!). The CX60 is better equipped, slightly quicker to 62 MPH, and more comfortable. It has proper leather seats (is more like my previous Jaguar XJL) rather than the phony mock leather and cloth of the German car. This particular video review was fair, but other reviewers have been lazy and not sought out the CX60's hidden gems. For example, the lack of touchscreen is a deliberate safety feature. However, you don't need a touch screen when you have voice control, which is even better if using Apple Car Play. My Mercedes had voice control, and no touch screen, but it often struggled to understand my accent. My only criticism is that the EV range is around 30 miles rather than the quoted 39. But we have had cold weather and this range might improve over Summer. In short distance (hence largely EV mode) urban motoring, I have repeatedly exceeded 100 MPG and over two longer journeys topped 50 MPG, with the regenerative functionality restoring my EV battery back up to 50%. Whilst UK (home) charging costs are currently at a record high of around £0.34 per kWh (with UK Government capping), I am enjoying very economical motoring. which should improve once prices stabilise back at previous levels. This car has been positioned to challenge BMW and Mercedes. The equation for me was simple. I saved £12,000 compared to the equivalent equipped BMW or Mercedes PHEV SUV, hence got more value for my money and it was available in the showroom within 14 days. As a former 'brand snob', I probably would never have walked into a Mazda dealer had Mercedes, BMW or Audi had current stock, but I am glad I did.
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I too think Mazda has a winner on its hands with the CX-60. It is the perfect vehicle to convert badge snobs with its blend of good looks, excellent performance, a really good interior and rarity. The only area where Mazda could improve is in the tech department where I feel it is not quite as advanced as rivals, but it's not far behind.
And regarding the PHEV variant's EV range, well, few cars actually achieve their claimed WLTP range. You should always search for the US EPA range rating since that is much more accurate. The CX-60 isn't sold in the US, so it's a bad example, but as a rule, EPA numbers are much closer to reality and some vehicles actually exceed their claimed EPA range.
Don't compare it with a BMW, Mazda is way better
Well, that’s what this vehicle felt like to me
And you won’t have to replace all the plastic and rubber parts every four years.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@bruceharkness4497 yup my 2018 Mazda3 2.5 GT with 140k miles just needed new break rotors amd break pads I routine change the fluids on time. Oh wait I did just get new motor mounts about 6k miles ago.
Mazda are simply beautiful and no subscription bullcrap from BMW
It's FAST and drives amazing. Loved the automatic, led changing beams lights at evening and the 360 view camera's. Ordered a Homura directly after the test drive 🙂
Any info on when they would be delivering?
I HATE the black wheels. Why the hell does mazda keep doing this in random years. It's a horrendous choice and takes away from the classiness of the car. It's bad enough they made the front design dated af (the front looks worse than the cx5), but now black wheels that make it look even older?
@@alb0zfinest U 'hate' de Black wheels !! .... I cud not afford it & went for the 'exclusive '(notch lower) ....had I de Money ...Homura's wheels were wat I was lukkin fer !
@@alb0zfinest looks like someone can only afford the exclusive-line with the horrible 18 inch grey wheels
@@alb0zfinest i didn't buy a cx5 because I hated the front, too "classy" I want flat, shark-looking, aggresive, cx-3 like front look
I have never seen a reviewer enjoying that car as much as you did. Awesome review! I hope it sells well
It's genuinely a fun vehicle and good value for what it offers. I hope it does well too.
Thanks for watching!
Always considered Mazda the Japanese BMW …with its focus on driving dynamics.
Yeah, but if you drive some of its recent models, they honestly don’t feel that sporty out on the road. The CX-60, though, I think is a sign of great things to come for enthusiasts from Mazda. I really hope they make a sedan on this new rwd platform.
Love how you floor CX-60, and its engine note is pretty engaging too!
Very nice review!
It really does sound good... for a four-cylinder.
@@OneTireFire when will this come to the USA tho🥹
The sound is pumped in through the speakers. It is fake sound.
@@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind End of 2023 as a 2014 model
Fantastic video! Excited to see more from you!
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Excellent review. Thank you for taking the time to share this. Love my CX-5. This one looks nice too.
Thanks for watching, Charles, happy you found the video useful!
Great review. The electric motor does sound like a hellcat's super charger whine. Hi & gweetings from Z Republic of Cebu 😉
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This is a great, thorough review. I’ve subscribed. 👍🏽
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Nice review, well done 👍
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What a great car review :) Excellent!
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One of the best reviews I hv come across!! Subscribed n looking forward to more. How would you compare it with the new Kodiaq? Mazda vs Skoda?
Cheers, thanks for watching! It’s a no-contest in my mind between the Mazda and the Skoda. One is built on a bespoke rear-wheel drive platform that gives it remarkable road manners, sportiness, and premium feel, while the other is a VW Golf stretched as long and as tall as Skoda could :) The Kodiaq is fine, but not in the same league as the CX-60 IMHO.
Good looking car and seems quite nice to drive. Nice review, keep it up!
It's definitely nice for an SUV. Thanks for watching and for your support!
Very nice review. Interested in seeing this in person. Though I’m in the market potentially for the cx90. Currently own a cx9 I used to lease and babied it so I just purchased it. Really love the way they drive. Mazda has been very overlooks for many years and deserve so much more credit and popularity they are slowly starting to gain
Yup, I agree, Mazda does deserve more credit and it's trying to get it with vehicles built on this new rwd platform. I think the CX-90 will drive so much better than the front wheel-drive-based CX-9.
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Great review VERY detailed thanks
Thanks for watching!
Homerun Mazda - freaking home run.
I would love to see this powertrain make its way into a compact car as a Japanese 3series fighter. If Mazda built a RWD 2.5 PHEV Mazda3 in a wagon bodystyle, I'd sell my body on the street for a month.
Fingers crossed. Mazda has so far only announced SUVs on its new RWD platform...
Sounds like a CX-30
The system wouldn’t fit in a Mazda3. If the 6 comes back it would as long as they can find somewhere to put the battery.
A very exciting prospect.
I love my current Mazda CX5. Thinking of getting the CX60 next time. Big difference in prices between the two Mazda model here in Australia.The high end model fall within the luxury car category and government luxury car tax applies. Do we know how long will the battery in the Mazda CX60 will last before it needs replacing?
Well, the battery should be good for around 10 years.
Hey there
Some of your complaints are fair, but i want to mention, that some of the technical facts are wrong:
It’s actually an 8 speed automatic, not a dual clutch. But it doesn’t use a torque converter.
It doesn’t have a heat pump for heating but PTC based electric heating. That’s why the range is so much less during the winter time, because the heating uses up so much energy.
The electric motor is 175 instead of 136 hp.
I‘m happy to report, that the drive train refinement and the comfort have been greatly improved since the very first cars have been delivered. The „supercharger sound“ is now gone and the electric part of the drivetrain is also much less audible now.
I’ve ordered a fully loaded Homura PHEV in the same color also this test vehicle and I can’t wait for it to be delivered 😍
Thanks for sharing 👍
The touchscreen didn't work at all (other than carplay) or while you were driving? The touch interface turns off while in motion as its safer and less distracting using the dial
Yeah, I was aware of that, but it didn't work when the car was stationary either, for whatever reason. Only with Car Play.
I went for an Exclusive line with driver and convenience packs in Soul Red.... I just don't want the bigger wheels - they are just SO much more prone to kerb rash, the tyres cost more and they make the low speed ride more jittery. I test drove a Homura and it does handle very well - I'm comparing to my Maserati Levante (on 21 inch wheels) which goes back to the dealer tomorrow (as a sell back - I've owned it for 4 years). Time to start doing more of my short trips (most of my trips) off electric.. My car should get into a UK port tomorrow :)
Oh, nice, congrats! I haven't even seen a CX-60 with wheels smaller than 20-inch anywhere. I bet they will also help improve the ride, which I found a tad firm.
@@OneTireFire At the end of the day the wheels are the same size... just more rubber on 18's vs 20s - so they will fill the wheel arches as much. If they had offered the Tacumi (?) with 18s I'd have probably gone for it. I'm dubious about the practicality of the cloth dashboard on the top spec (that I cannot recall the name of)
@@ukgroucho Well, the cloth dash on the top spec car, just don't ever touch it and you'll be fine. It should stay clean :))
Congrats, great review, best on this particular car, I plan to get the 3.0 gasoline eng. If it's possible comment on that one too when possible. Subscribed.
Thanks for watching! I plan to make another CX-60 review, but with a doffeeent engine variant.
Nice review. I’ll order a XD-hybrid version.
Thanks for watching!
How long usually the battery last for this one to be replaced to brand new?
10-15 years would be a rough estimate. It depends on how you use the car, where you live, and where you park it.
awesome....
plugin hybrid with diesel or? The knob control make me go to other brands with touch control on multimedia. Also too bad mazda CX5 do not came with hybrid maybe it will later.
It does have a touchscreen, but in Mazdas you can only use it when the car is stationary. I for one don’t mind that you have to use the physical controls, but I konw I don’t speak for everybody.
@@OneTireFire Touch control when driving is possible, via the settings. Only works for Android Auto/Apple CarPlay though. With this you get the best of both worlds. I use a combination of both methods on Android Auto, mostly the control knob (had a BMW before so I'm used to this).
On the Mazda interface there is no touch but it is designed for use via the control knob only.
As a cx5 owner, I've had the chance test drive the new cx60 for 2hrs and I'm extremely torn. Drive was amazing but don't know if it's worth the upgrade.
Well, if you’re a CX-5 owner, the difference isn’t huge, but I’m sure that if you spend more than a couple of hours with it, you will notice that it drives better, it’s a bit more refined and stable at speed, plus the rear-wheel drive proportions just give it a premium look. And the interior is better too, in terms of both design and quality - there’s not a lot in it, but the CX-60 is better and during my drive it felt a step above the CX-5.
normally mazda touch screens work when the car is stationary but not when it is moving. May be the case for this.
Nope, this one did not work when the car was stationary, only with Apple Car Play… I found this quite unusual, even for a Mazda.
@@OneTireFire Mazdas with the newer infotainment like in the 3 and the CX30 aren’t touchscreen. Only the older models with the old MazdaConnect have touchscreen albeit only stationary.
50km EV range is fair for daily bumper to bumper driving. I'll barely use any petrol in a regular day. Also I agree with that red paint, it's so distinctive of Mazda that you can spot it from far away.
Red or nothing!
@@TheLooking4sunset their dark gray also looks legit but ever since they came up with that metallic red it's been the colour to get for me.
I wonder if this CX60 plug in hybrid has a spare tire underneath the trunk?
My tester only had a puncture repair kit, but I believe the non-plug-in six-cylinder cars do come with a space saver.
Why is there no Mazda with 4 in its nameplate? Like Mazda4? Mazda CX-40? Or CX-4?
There actually is a CX-4, a swoopy crossover only sold in China.
For ? You have something wrong with the numbers 30, 50 and 90 lmao
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Wonder what happens when something goes wrong near the back of the engine? Pull the whole thing out?
That would be another way in which this Mazda is like a BMW :)
You'd drop the engine, it isn't that hard, but at least isn't like the f250 where the whole cabin has to be lifted.
Battery only performance? Hello!
Hello! I’m pretty sure I included all important information on this in the video. What exactly are you looking to know?
funny you mentioned the F pace, when I first saw this Mazda I thought it had the look of the F Pace Jag
Now that you mention it, I can certainly see some resemblance.
That is one sexy Mazda, definitely will be my next drive.
Hope the US model gets V6 Turbo...have no desire for hybrid not worried about gas mileage work from home 4 days a week :)
No V6 turbo planned afaik. Just the straight-six and this PHEV powertrain.
Inline 6 turbo yes for US models. Much better than V6.
The winding noise isn’t the electric motor at all I don’t think, all my Skyactiv engines have made that noise it’s the result of being high compression. That old school racing engine sound
Well, no. Check out my Mazda 6 review - that has the exact same engine as this and there’s no whine. This is why I assumed it had to be the electric motor. I am not 100% sure.
I love the sound too tbh, it’s a really race car like!
That's one sexy Mazda. I wish Mazda would bring over the CX60 to US instead creating another model CX70.
Yeah, I don't understand why they had to launch separate models for the US and the rest of the world. I think the CX-60 and CX-90 could coexist in the US market, as they address slightly different buyers with different needs. I do agree that the 60 is the better one to look at, and since it's slightly smaller and lighter, it's better to drive too.
It still looks small, i wanted so bad to love the CX5 or 50 but for passengers its not alot of space when compared to the CRV
It’s comparable to a CR-V for interior space, although it doesn’t beat it. This is a different type of vehicle, though, with its longitudinally mounted engine and rear-wheel drive bias.
Very nice…I feel like it should have a flat bottomed steering wheel but that nit picking
It's definitely sporty enough to warrant one :)
Great review!! Does the car lose power when the battery is empty?
Thanks for watching!
No, I didn't really notice any power loss when the battery was low.
Hope this interior and power train come to the CX50
Nothing has been confirmed yet, although I would honestly just get the CX-50 with the turbo engine right now. It looks great and it's quite quick.
Global launch of CX-90 will be at the end of January.
Love my mazda, best red paint on the market, bose sound is excellent. Just WISH they would've started transitioning to EV sooner! Having two drive trains in one car just doesnt make sense im afraid
I agree, I'm not a fan of PHEVs either, but at least this one gives okay electric range, it's fast and it doesn't seem to compromise the vehicle's handing through the added weight of the electric powertrain components.
I've been thinking of this for a while Mazda
which one is better Lexus NX Fsport or Mazda Cx60
The new NX F Sport is certainly a looker and it has the legendary Lexus reliability but I think the Mazda is more elegant, fun to drive and unique.
Any news on Mazda 6 coupe?
Not that I know of, but fingers crossed 🤞
Looks better than a bmw, both inside and out.
Well, if you compare it to its direct rival from BMW, the X3, I think both vehicles have their plus and minus points. I don't think it's as easy to easily declare one better than the other.
Really wish we got the 60 instead of the 50 looks much better than the station wagon built in merica
You’ll get a different mode built on this same platform. It will be called the CX-70, and there will also be a larger three-row CX-90
Same! I ended up getting the CX-5 I don’t like the 50 it’s shorter than the CX-5 I don’t like it at all.
If Mazda offers the natural aspirated inline 6 in this vehicle. i'd be inline to get one.
It will get an inline six non-turbo, as well as a turbodiesel one.
@@OneTireFire I don't care for turbo. Owned few turbo vehicles, just money pit after 60,000 miles (BMW 335i and Audi A6). Not getting a turbo again.
@@glenglene8473 Why are you even comparing German to Mazda? If you take care of the car the Mazda turbo will be fine.
Hi I have order one PHEv hope to take delivery early July 2023
Oh, that's not much of a wait for a new car these days. Congrats!
well mzda is a bmw fanboy. even german's car review once said mzda is a japanese bmw / bmw of japan. getting close 2 premium/bmw but not quite. glad this car gives more power & more gears that r long overdue for mzda.
Yeah, I noticed the BMW connection too and I am actually happy it's there. I'm really excited for non-SUV models built on this RWD platform, though, which according to some reports aren't coming any time soon.
The mazda looks better on the inside than most cars on the market, plus we know the mazda going to last not the bmw 🤣
I had to google if Harry Maguire has started a new career
I had to google to see who that was 😁
Possible return of the B1000 compact pickup?
Hard to say, Mazda could just sell someone else's rebadged pickup and call it that. I doubt they would develop one on their own.
The twin exhausts are fake. Real exhaust pipes are underneath. Bog standard pipes. Seems a cheap option on an otherwise styly vehicle. We've ordered one, GT PHEV, and nor even had a test drive. Aussie release date keeps getting pushed back. Hopefully some last minute changes to reflect early tests /reviews.
Yeah, I noticed the pipes when I was shooting B-roll but forgot to mention it in the review.
The only major thing I would change has to do with ride comfort. Maybe give the vehicle a softer suspension setup or offer adaptive dampers that should make a difference.
Change the "M" Mazda sign in the front into a bold B and people will think its a tuned BMW X3M by Brabus 🤣
Hopefully a nice Carbon Edition.
On some different wheels…
They gonna bring to USA I would buy it 😂
They're going to make a model specially for the US called CX-70.
Ordering a homura .. standing by for financial verdict 😅
Well, at least it makes more financial sense to get one of these over one of its German rivals 😬
that is freakin fcukin beautiful peace of vehicle!!!
5:40 Harry Maguire is driving a CX-60
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Absolutely beautiful car..... For me this or a lexus nx rx trounce the Germans
Yeah, it's got what it takes to be a worthy rival to the Germans. Drives better than an X3/X5 too... And I've been seeing quite a few of them out on the road, so it seems to be a commercial success too.
60k eur, for mazda. not bad.
If you drive it, it actually doesn't feel like a bad deal :D I'd almost call it good value for what it is and compared to the vehicles it's trying to compete with.
Needs a black headlining. Shocks me manufacturers are still doing the grey. It looks far less premium.
Oh, yeah, good point! I don't think they offer one, but it would really be a nice option..
CX-90 will be coming to North America prior to CX-70.
That's right, but the information had not been made public when I shot the video.
Thanks for your comment!
Don't understand why they don't bring this to North America.
I'd much rather get this than the RAV4 Prime
Well, it’s a bit bigger than the Toyota, and you have the CX-50 as a more direct rival in terms of size.
@@OneTireFire yes but the cx50 is not a PHEV.
Naturally Aspirated Lag😂😅😂
I can't help thinking its 5 -10 years late, If they had this new lineup around the time of the gen 2 CX5 they might have had something, people are looking now at electric. Great engineering but its the last hurrah for ICE,
Yeah, I agree, but I still also think that “better late than never” applies in this case…
This is just a CX-5 on steroids! Will wait for the CX-90 here in the USA
It's actually not a CX-5 on steroids, I think you're referring to the CX-50... This sits on a new rear-wheel drive platform that Mazda plans to build premium brand-rivaling models on.
You remind me of Harry Maguire :D
the Manchester defender, right?
@@OneTireFire Correct
bottom part of that nose reminds me of the 2023 M340
Oh, yeah, I can see the resemblance now that you pointed it out.
I have bought this car. It has a pathetic 30 litre fuel tank (I mistakenly thought that this was because the stated MPG was 188) hahahaha it can’t do that if it is going down a 100 mile slope with the wind behind it. The MPG is a joke. I am averaging 45.
Yeah, the small tank is a problem, I forgot to mention that in the video… I got a bit carried away with all the positives. 45 mpg is still pretty good. How often do you charge it?
Specs mention a 45Liter fuel tank... Did you get 30Liter fuel tank?
@@kennyvernieuwe No, the tank is 50 liters, but it's still relatively small for such a vehicle, if you want to take it on longer road trips.
I absolutely hate the new headlights.
They're not that bad - maybe when you see the vehicle in person you will change your mind.
Will? And when will the United States get this???
Never, according to Mazda. You will get a model called the CX-70, though, as well as the soon-to-be-revealed CX-90.
Needs a real touchscreen.
It does have a touchscreen, but for me it only worked when using Apple CarPlay, regardless if the vehicle was in motion or stopped.
No, touch screen is the lazy way out for auto manufacturers. It gives them an excuse to give you a tablet experience in a moving car. Which is bad UX.
I like the current Mazda combination of touch and tactile interface. Same with the Audi old MMI system. You can use them without much need to take your eyes of the road or hover your hand awkwardly.
@@alib8396 So Mazda understands user interface design better than Apple and Google? I don't think so.
CarPlay and Android Auto are designed for touch. Every complex action is faster and safer with a touchscreen.
@@haze1123 Apple and Google aren't car companies, so.... yeah, Mazda does. To use touch screen, your eyes have to be on the screen and not on the road. Plus you're leaving gross fingerprints on the screen all the time. With Mazda's physical buttons and rotary knobs, I can change frequently adjusted settings without even looking at the screen. Most people that complain about this have never even tried using it long enough for a fair shake.
@@photoresistor Would you like a physical knob to control your cell phone? The knob is lame and will be gone soon. Mazda knows it's a loser.
The car looks awesome but the seats don't resemble the car
What do you mean?
The electric motor has 175 HP
Ive noticed this as well with nearly every review of the CX-60. The electric motor is 129kw, not 100.
Yeah, that's correct. Some (unofficial sources) list it as 100 kW, but the Mazda website does indeed say it's 129 kW.
Thank you for the correction!
Mine is under 3k miles and has let me down many times. today it has been towed away because of a HV battery malfunction. Not impressed. Worst car i had for 10 years. Mazda UK service pretty poor too.
Really? I would assume they are all plug-in hybrid system-related issues. This is Mazda's first PHEV so maybe that could be an explanation for the issues that you're having.
Incredible English! Zero accent whatsoever! Would never know you're Romanian.
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It is not a BMW and never will be. Comparing it with BMW will not elevate its status. BMW has been making SUV's since 2000. I am highly skeptical that Mazda will come up to speed this quick. Not long ago Mazda did not have a 6 cylinder engine in its arsenal.
I never said it IS a BMW, just that it’s a lot like one in many areas.
It is very close to BMW in ride performance and ca in quality also Audi and for a top spec fully loaded machine at least £15 - £18000 less cost coming in at £50,000 plus finance.
Compared to german cars. I have had my homura in white for 5 weeks now a d no regrets.
@partyanimal2017 What's your point? BMW never had a Wankel engine either, and this doesn't make BMW lesser. Mazda came a long way in terms of quality and performance, actually in North America the Mazda cars are highly popular due to balance of price/performance/quality/durability. I wouldn't minimize Mazda...
@@OneTireFire You are comparing it to a BMW from the very start.
NEEDS regular HYBRID, why complicate with PHEV
Well, because PHEVs are generally regarded as being a better solution (even though that only holds true if owners charge their vehicles frequently) so maybe Mazda thought it would help the vehicle sell. It’s also what the premium automakers are soing and Mazda took inspiration from them.
We're hoping with the CX-70 in North America, it will be available with Inline 6 cylinder Hybrid. Stay tuned.
rav4 phev. Forget this mazda
Different vehicles for different people…
Don't get it. Sorry, don't need speed in all the traffic, need room and touch screen. Does anyone drive this in the real world?
Everything was safe and civilized, don't worry.
I do & I am Loving it
It sounds so old fashioned and noisey
I actually like it for these two reasons :)
You mean like how a car should
Come on lmao.... This is the worst SUV ev in Australia and the US. Up your standards, this is the most disappointing Mazda ever
? How is it the most disappointing? Share some of your higher standard insight with everyone, please
How is it the worst hybrid SUV in Australia? it's not been released yet so how can you compare?
@@OneTireFirelol that guy is just a hater
@@seth1455 Don't pay attention to him. He's obviously full of shit.
If I'm looking at a BMW a Porsche, Audi, Mercedes would be on my list. A Mazda would never be a consideration so BMW has no need for concern. Maybe Hyundai/Kia should take notice. But I will say looking at this Mazda body the first vehicle that comes to mind is a BMW X5. Maybe Mazda used the X5 and reshaped their own.
I too think BMW SUVs served as inspiration for the CX-60's design.
I too think of the same. Lots of Pundits are pitching this against the X3 , But I will pitch it as the poor man's X5 , and with all the grace and brute force of a X5. In fact man pays for the 'badge' on the X5, spinal cord to spinal cord ...there is little difference left with this Mazda.