NEW Mazda CX-60 review - the best plug-in hybrid? | What Car?
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Is the new Mazda CX-60 the best plug-in hybrid you can buy? Watch to find out.
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00:00 Intro
00:26 Background
01:18 Rivals
01:36 Interior
03:17 Practicality
04:30 Engines
06:56 On the road
08:00 Pricing
08:34 Best thing
08:42 Worst thing
08:51 Verdict - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Weird review, almost like this guy can’t bring himself up to praise Mazda for making such a lovely car with so many engine options.
Germans won't praise Mazda because of VW, and Brits won't praise Mazda because of Ford. That's it. And we all know Mazda is way better than both and that's another reason.
YES SIRE!!!
@@morishogo144 that's bullshit
@@zeincexxx1285 ok
I have one because I love Mazdas. But everything Doug has said is true. The ride is absolutely shocking.
I’ve done over 1,000 miles in my CX-60 Homura PHEV. More comfortable and plush than my former Mercedes E350 and it takes potholes better than the Mercedes low profile tyres, so I don’t understand the ride criticisms. Economy is good, EV range circa 32-35 miles. Had far more admiring comments than I ever did in the Mercedes. Its road presence and Soul Red Crystal is head turning. I saved £12,000 compared to equivalent German PHEVs. If you are a brand snob and happy to waste money, it’s not for you. But a sensible choice for many.
I've the impression that many reviewers already saw the early reviews on the CX-60 during it's launch. At that time, indeed, suspension wasn't dailed in (did a test drive with an early edition version back in August last year). However the CX-60 delivered this year (in BE) has updated suspension, different shox,.. did another test drive and I was personally very pleased.
So could it be that reviewers that submit their vids in the last months just mimic what they've heard in other reviews rather then coming up with their own honest opinion?
Similarly, many vids mention the lack of touchscreen (even though mentioned as a positive thing here), that info is wrong. There is a (permanent) setting that allows you to make the screen a touchscreen, even while driving. It's obviously hard to know every feature of a car you're reviewing, but if you spend time reviewing a specific one, like the touchscreen, it should be correct imho...
@@joachimvervliet832 agreed.
It’s interesting to compare recent positive Australian reviews with early UK reviews. The Aussie launch has benefitted from the much earlier European launch and Mazda resolving some issues. My PHEV car has the new factory fitted shocks, and tomorrow will receive six software updates addressing minor glitches that Mazda has ironed out. Yes, there have been a few challenges, like an over sensitive I-Activsense system, but no entirely new car is ever perfect at launch and Mazda and it’s dealers are doing a commendable job in ensuring post sale customer satisfaction. I love my CX-60.
@@philipwolski2299 Hi mate. It's not released yet in Australia. I've preordered mine with the petrol 3.3 turbo last December. Little bit lighter than the PHEV and diesel so I look forward to testing the controversial suspension. ETA was June though mine hasn't even been build yet. As usual down under will get the cars last. 😢
Your Mercedes will have had run flats and lower profile tyres though no? the Mazda doesn't. In fact it has rather meaty tyres even on the 20's and it still runs rough. The CX60 is a great car! but no way is the ride even comparable to any German brands. But as you say, its a top car for value without a doubt.
I also have that tacumy PHEV and now over 10000 km and it isn't perfect but for that money, it is great and anybody who has entered in the interior was blown away so.. I look forward to a future generations of this model..
BMW X3 Interior is the same as that of the X5 why are you complaining about the CX60 being similar to that of its sibling? Its like you hate to admit that Mazda have made a great car both in design and engine tech. The fact that a small company like them can still innovate and explore new engine tech bothers you so much
Wow, I think the only way you can tell that Mazda from a BMW is that the BMW will be at the shop and the Mazda CX 60 will be on the road😅
Did a test drove last week, diesel is much better to drive than PHEV. That doesn't mean PHEV is slow, it's really fast and zooom. But it requires a longer stopping distance because of the weight. On motorways it's an ooomph, sticks to the road. I didn't had to even break on motorway curves. It was really smooth. Compared to similar priced BMW X1, it's far better. PHEV and Diesel is similar priced as well. I went for the PHEV and booked that one, will be arriving next month.
RJ, I certainly would not level that criticism at this presenter, I've always found him to offer a balanced none biased review of cars
@@tonnyochieng118 I am not criticising the reviewer here. But this exact written review has been posted in their website last year or so when the model was released. Mazda has improven a lot after that, they are doing free replacements of suspension for those who need a comfier one.
I am a phev owner, definitely true that it need to brake earlier due to the weight.
@@rjk08 I think the handling issues or hard ride maybe from the Run flat tyres ?
@@danilozoff1411 got my PHEV as well. handling is perfect, apart from suspension. It's a stiffer ride and it's not an adaptive one. Mazda says it's because to avoid body rolls in corners and for better handling, but it really doesn't work in UK roads. There is a courtesy swap for a comfier suspension, but I will wait an year to do that till my new suspension breaks in.
I have one. Agree the interior is amazing, ride is agricultural the performance is addictive.
what does agricultural even mean with regards to ride?
@@chillstep4life The ride is terrible, old fashioned, clunky, bouncy, bone shaking. I love my CX60, everything apart from the suspension.
Are you one of the people responsible for making our Mazda's suspension gradually softer and worse since 2014? @ChronicallyMichael?
I have the cx60 phev homura. After two cx5 diesels.
The ride is fine but the pot holed Roads are garbage. 60000 warranty yes but batteries have a 100000 warranty period.
Average 42 to 48 with long distance motorway travel and mid fifties around Bucks town use.
My electric range is temp dependant. 15 deg gives 39 miles fully charged.
10 degrees generally 32 to 34.
Minus 6 deg in January then 22 to 24 electric range.
Regenerate on the move and it takes about 40 miles to build back another 34 mile electric range.
Handling is good and value is way better than Lexus and BMW.
Hi,
I’ve ordered one of these and really wont use it purely electric. I ordered the phev purely because its the quickest.
How does it work if you want to keep the battery at a charge to use the extra power ?
@@gary5516 there are options to recharge on the move at various percentage of total battery output and if you drive in sport it uses more ice with electric boost but mid 30 s distance but it does fly but not for long. The generation mode eats a bit into mpg overall but if you know in 30 miles you will be on good switchback roads and want to preserve the electric range until then you can. Normal mode switches between petrol and electric but hit the recharge button and electric use is much lower it takes a bit of experimenting to keep your mpg figures up but driving in sport reduces mpg but is fun for 35 miles.
I am considering to change my CX-9 to this to the PHEV. Does it really run cheap?
If you live in urban city and can home charge efficiently then you will have 35 - 39 miles daily to use before eating up the gas. If you live where its cold and bad winters expect 22 to 25 range max.
If however you live out of towns or drive longer distances then the mpg suffers and instead of 55 mpg your averaging 38 mpg. Still not bad for an SUV AWD weighing over 2ton.
If you can buy the 3.3 Diesel version in your country i think that would be best suited to this size vehicle but if you are being hammered by fuel costs or want to drive greener the 2.5 PHEV is so far good for me and my mixed use.
Hi. I read alot of negative commenta on forums and chats. Mostly about suspension and bugs like 12v batery problem, DAB problem.... Can you tell me if those suspensions are really so bad?
Comment about the ride is utterly false. I've had mine just over 2wks, drove various roads with plenty potholes nearly 1000 miles and absolutely love it. I previously had BMW 330e touring which I loved to but definitely not missing thanks to the cx60.
Hmm strange. I readed tons of forums and chats where people are complaining about suspensions so i went on test ride. Must say was dissapointed.
Early CX-60 PHEV production cars did have some suspension problems. However, if requested by a dissatisfied customer, dealers will replace with less firm shock absorbers. My PHEV was delivered in early March 2023 and has the revised factory fitted upgrade. Like the OP, I switched from a Mercedes and prefer the CX-60.
Mazda cx-60 can do something NONE of its rivals can - it can tow 2500 kg !!!
YES EXACTLY! I have yet to find a review that even mentions this. A game changer for caravanning into the future
My dad just got his Homura PHEV CX60 yesterday and wow what a car it is!!! I have a 2023 CX5 and I love it to bits but the CX60 is on a totally different planet in terms of luxury and quality. It’s beautifully built.
Mazda are really upping their game, and yeah the price of the CX60 is high but you spec an X3 hybrid to the same level and you’re talking £60K +
The Mazda is nearly £10k cheaper and built better.
And I love the fact that Mazda are avoiding the stupid touch screen bollocks that other manufacturers are churning out, it’s illegal to interact with your mobile phone whilst you drive and I really don’t see the difference between fannying about with a mobile or using a touchscreen system.
It’s too distracting and is just completely pointless.
Can you confirm the screen is definitely not touchable? Before it was release, it did say the screen is touchable when the vehicle is not moving and it will disable the touch feature when the car is moving?
@@badboy250984 ours is not touchscreen even when the car is stationary.
Only in adroid or apple car play is available touchscreen
I pick up my jet black CX-60 takumi next Thursday and cant bloody wait!!
So how is it Graham? Diesel or PHEV?
How did you like it?
The point around boot space vs the lower spec cx-5 is totally irrelevant when it’s bigger than all it’s class rivals, surely that just means the cx-5 is also a decent package.
What this review has completely missed (and every other one I've seen) is there is no mention of its class leading 2500kg towing capability in a PHEV! There is an issue in that Mazda only give you a towball limit of 150kg which will not match many caravans up at the 2500kg ATM but I've ordered the car (July delivery) and purchased a 22ft caravan balanced for the towball constraint. Why oh why is the towing capability not making headlines?
And 100kg roof bearing capacity
Hi just wondered did you manage to order a factory fitted towbar ? Not showing as an option for order now....
@@tennallis Yes, available as an option, no constraints.
Have you towed with it? I’m looking at the PHEV as a tow car to replace my outlander phev
The 2500 kg tow capacity is the main reason I am looking at the CX-60. There are slim pickings for cars with similar towing capacity for the type of car in the price range I am looking at. Volvo XC60 can tow 2400 kg, but is pricier and only has 100 kg tow-ball download maximum.
No mention in this review of the new 8sp auto transmission installed in this model - which enables manual shifting of gears. For me, a proper auto transmission with manual shift matters a lot. I prefer this setup to CVT based systems offered by Toyota and Subaru
Well resolved suspension is a must for coping with UK's potholed road network.
The screen IS a touchscreen LOL.
The Display is fully touchscreen.. There is a feature you can enable or disable to allow touchscreen only when stopped... but if disabled, it is touchscreen anytime...
Would be great to do a review having tested the features fully...
A new 6 cylinder diesel engine? That's lovely. Diesel engines are perfect for SUVs. My Volvo XC60 has a 5 cylinder diesel engine and it's awesome...
DIESEL IS KING
strangely; i drove a mustang mach-e, cx-60 and audi q4 etron; the cx60 was a match for both -- in terms of smoothness and comfort (mach-e was firmer ?) and of course was more than a match in terms of specs. I don't get the fidgety ride-handling that most of the reviewers are complaining about 🤔🤨🤔
the warranty is 6 years or 150000 km whichever comes first, i thought you said only 3 years? And the ride is smooth a bit stiff but it is sport car, not a rolls
A they going to do a smaller PHEV? Seems odd that the new ones are going to be even bigger than this 2.5 tons is also heavy
Most car owners are not concerned with negatives highlighted by car reviews, especially ride quality. They just want a car that looks good in their opinion and moves. What you get as standard on this car is what the BMWs and Audis will ask you to pay for as options. You can imagine spending thousands on a BMW yet 360 camera, HUD, seat heating, and cooling do not come as standard.
The carplay is touchscreen.
Great video mate
Good car but the power train isn’t the best the diesel 3.3L mild hybrid is much better for this heavy car 🚙
It's weird how british reviewers try to make other countries' cars seem bad just because they couldn't keep their own brands going. Keep calm and enjoy these beautiful creations. Jealousy gets you nowhere.
Very weird take. Maybe you’re just used to American car reviewers where everything is a good car because they’re so afraid of offending the manufacturer.
And they are happy with a similar priced FWD engine with a BMW badge, with a stiff suspension.
But they recommend VWs a lot
What a strange thing to take away from this review.
@@drzoidbergmd3200 you're most likely not even a real doctor. A PhD in gender studies doesn't count
I thought the screen is touchscreen when car is not moving and disabled touch when driving.
i have the 3.3L petrol engine... transmission is a bit weird (different from my previous CX-9) but definitely is an amazing SUV.
Can't wait for this Mazda SUV to come to South Africa
Be on a lookout between May/June
Mazda are really getting on top of their game now. 👌
Picked a PHEV Takumi up last week. Early days but I am pleasantly surprised at how good the car is. This review is in my opinion inaccurate and misses the point of the vehicle which is cost and economy. I have a smart energy tariff and i calculate on my mostly short journeys i am paying 4p per mile. On the suspension points i have had multiple german pemium cars of all types and many of them were at least as stiffly strung as the cx60. Watch other reviews for a more accurate opinion.
excellent car , great ride, very plush, to date the best Mazda I have ever driven. A drivers car, not a race boys car.
Sundays with Bug Revolta, podcast when?
He is a really hater of Mazda... I have an Homura CX-60 PHEV version and for my side there is only one thing to improve an it is the sound of the electric motor only when you start to drive, let say the two first seconds when you start to drive... Nothing terrible to deal with. Other than that the car is perfect
Rather than a "luxurious ride," I would enjoy firm suspension like Mazda offers. Hands down, it is a better choice than any rivals.
Altyazılara Türkçe dil seçeneği ekleyebilir misiniz? Sizi anlamak ve takip etmek istiyorum!!!
Very well presented and great review !
It's funny he brags on the non touchscreen and Mazda has been hammered with how much everyone hates the non touchscreen forever. Lol
you do. most mazda owners like the no-touch control (when driving) as its much easier to use. its touch when not driving ofc...
@Eric Shutter That might be what most mazda owners say after purchase but the consensus is its a detergent for most buyers looking in the SUV market.
I never understand why people like touch screens. I much prefer a dial than a touch screen and the reviewer is one of few who appreciates the no touch screen display
@Ricky Kang Well you and the reviewer are in the minority.
And the funny thing is that touchscreen can be turned on even while driving for Android Auto/Apple Carplay, but he missed to mention this, for many buyers, relevant information
But the steering wheel is on the wrong side !
The interior may have some nice soft-touch surfaces, but the design appears pretty mundane.
Once in android auto or apple car play mode then the screen is a touch screen.
Rav 4... I don't know if these two have any commonalities.
Massive screen.🎉
Brilliant video.
That Ride/drive-quality critique is too exaggerated, it moves similarly as the other heavy PHEV-SUVs, out of air-suspension on some more expensive Models. It's not a sport-car.
Why Mazada cheap out on phev version : no spare tire that is a deal breaker
If you got the panoramic roof, you loose the spare tire. Otherwise it's in there!
Love the car itself, but the phev is just garbage for me. The range is ridiculous, the car heavier and the fuel consumption on the highway isn't really good either...
It can be a touch screen if you look it up on youtube ...WHOOPS!
amazing how subjective you people are...some say it's amazing other say it's not good....by the way, people love that drive no "ok" but like a sedan...
If you don't plug them in, it's a waste of money....and most people after a while don't bother plugging them in.....
Glad it's not considered a luxury. Insurance rates go through the roof.
Stop saying massive screen,its avarage.Other than that its nice car
What’s the point of a hybrid that costs as much as an Ioniq 5 or EV6?
What’s the point in comparing a car that doesn’t compete against them at all?
@@MrVroom1 that might just be my brain, I guess. I’m loving my full-EV Fiat 500e so much I’m starting to think about replacing the big diesel Duster we use for longer journeys, IKEA trips and so on. And right now, it’s between a plug in hybrid like the £40k Sportage or Tucson, making do with a slightly smaller boot with a £40k Niro, or spending the £50k to step up to one of the tonne of EVs at that range; EV6, Model Y, Ariya, Polestar 2, XC40 etc.
So however I look at this, it’s either £10k overpriced as a hybrid, or a disappointing compromise from a full EV.
The point is you can go to Dundee from Aylesbury and back like I did last week 435 miles each way. Fill up twice each way and generate EV range so combined mpg of 42 to 44 at 70mph and stop for comfort breaks twice total 45 mins without requiring additional day to recharge and queue for hours like many did
@@MOSSFEEN it’s big when your other car is a Fiat 500e, is what I was getting at.
An Ionic 5 with the 77KW battery option has a real-life range of about 320Km (Summer trip to France, Airco on, car fully loaded or worse, a winter sky trip). Meaning I'll have to recharge at least 3 times, hoping that there is a charger free during this bussiest period on the road. For me, that's still a blocker in my head, I'm not ready for that :-) It's obviously a worstcase scenario that only happens once or twice a year, but that's enough for me to still go for a phev instead. Don't want the hassle of renting a car during that period either. For me the electric option would make a lot of sense as a commuter, but since we "only" have one car...
Next to that pragmetic approach, I just love the styling of the Mazda vs a mediocre "nah" on the Ioniq or EV6, though others will say the opposite ofcourse
I don’t agree I believe touch screen is safer as u may get frustrated using the knob and end up in accident.
no touchscreen in 2023? so typing in address will be annoying AF.
3.3 diesel the best
Not having a touch screen is not a feature, it is the LACK OF A FEATURE
It does have touchscreen. It works with Carplay.
Indeed, saw a few reviews where this info is just wrong. One reviewer copying the other one I think... there is a setting where you can make the screen touchscreen for all that is Android Auto or Apply Carplay related, even while driving. Mazda native infotainment remains touchless, unless you drive very slow. A little bit a weird setup, but it's native infotainment is designed for it, it works well (based on my current experience in a CX-5). They can't really anticipate on all kinds of apps of third-party suppliers which is probably why they made touchscreen available for all those, even while driving.
I dont agree with this guy Mazda have done a great job hats off to them.
Except it is a touch screen when you use apple car play…
Such a tiny screen at such a high price?? No thanks
👍🚘
Back Doors look dented
Rubbish, so many details didn’t match the reality. starting with the warranty, Mazda Europe offers 6 years for this car ( starting from 2023)
Indeed, when I ordered mine, it was still 2y warranty but was informed (by Mazda) that I'll get 6 years of warranty (8 for the battery). That's a very nice free upgrade and also tells me that they believe the car is very solid build. We'll only know in a few years.
@@joachimvervliet832 what country is giving you a 6 year warranty?
So I'm still none the wiser about the CX-60's handling and performance other than a whole narrative about it being not as good as the competitor. I don't see any other competitor that he's comparing for starters.
This car looks boring as. Generic Mazda with larger price tag. Get a Genesis gv70. That’s a real greatly prices luxury SUV
Looks are purely subjective.
Only for the rich middle class…..
facial recognition is a waste of time and electric range is DEFINIETLY NOT 39 miles, I own one.
Looks like the Kugar. Not even mentioned.
Massive screen…really?
Give this car to the X1, X3 is overreach
Can't imagine @ £48000 there will be a long queue standing outside the local Mazda dealers.
The Mazda PHEV can only travel 25 miles in EV mode and all versions get 25 mpg combined. So the PHEV only saves you one gallon of gas per charge and in my area it costs as much to charge that massive battery as 1 gallon of gas. $4,000 to carry around a 700lb battery that saves you no money......no thanks. The Mazda PHEV is the most inefficient PHEV sold today.
40 miles in EV mode
@@grahamsteele6232 Try reading a long term real world review BELOW. Realize this is the best you will ever get as the battery degrades over time. And BTW, same weight as the lexus
I’ve been running this car in the UK for Car Magazine’s long-termer section for the past six months and 11,000 or so miles (17,702 km), which is plenty of time to generate some firm electric range and economy numbers. But of course, being a PHEV, those numbers can vary dramatically depending on where you drive it and whether you remember (or bother) to charge it, which takes 7h 50 from flat using a regular 240-volt UK household socket.
I’ve never matched Mazda’s quoted 39-mile (63 km) electric range, but I have seen 32 (52 km) a few times. Most days, though, the battery seems to be toast in 25 miles (40 km). That’s enough for me to run errands close to the house like dropping kids at school, and means many days the 2.5 ICE motor doesn’t get out of bed, but it doesn’t make much of an impact on a four-hour motorway blast.
@@clarkkent9080 Thats interesting, thanks for that. It will be my first time having a plug in hybrid so i assume the range you get can differ on different factors etc.
For me 30 miles ish is ideal electric range for dropping kids off to school, round town etc before i head off to work and use the normal petrol engine. Sounds bad but my main reason for going hybrid was for tax benefits, cant really say i got it because im an eco warrior. lol
@@grahamsteele6232 I am not an eco warrior either so I have to see some logical benefit. Just because you don't pay for electricity at the plug does not mean it is free.
I calculated that the battery would take 16 Kwh to charge from 20% and my electric cost with tax and fees is 0.18 per Kwh or $2.88 per charge. I just filled up at $3.03 per gallon.
The CX-90 gets 25 miles of EV range or 25 mpg on ICE/hybrid so a battery charge saves one gallon of gas or 0.15 cents. Assuming 6 charges per week every week, I would save $47 per year. The PHEV is at least a $4,000 option not counting tax and loan cost. So I would break even in 85 years.. Woo Hoo order me al least 2.
You have to do your own calculation to determine if it makes sense but even in the hydro power Pacific Northwest with cheap electric rates, you are looking at at least 5 years to hit that break even point
Is that very different compared to other PHEVs? I understand that the RAV4 is more efficient (but it's a different taste).
That said, unfortunately, we'er not doing what is most environmentally friendly or makes most sense, we're just following the tax incentives. The diesel version seems to make a lot of sense, reported consumptions numbers for a car of that size are very decent, but buying one as a company car would be tax suicide (we're taxed on engine size and CO2 numbers). In reality, even electric car's should get a CO2 emission rating. Even if you've got your own solar panels, just building the batteries, recycling them. Not that I'm against EV's, but granting them an 0 emission score is just short-sighted.
Completely disagree about the infotainment system. Can't speak to this vehicle, but I've owned the CX-5, best friend has the CX-9 and I've driven the CX-3, CX-30, CX-50 as loaners. I hate the Mazda system. I actually think the placement of the knob does not work for all. Was uncomfortable to reach in the CX-50 (for me). I also think it's clunky. Requires multiple twists and clicks just to do basic stuff like tune the radio. I actual think the need to twist, click, read a menu, then read, twist and click again, and even again just to basic things is actually way more distracting than a touch screen. I found my attention off the road way too often and lingering as I read the menus and the need to visually confirm I was on the right choice before clicking. On top of that It doesn't make great use of the screen space either leaving tons of just unused space or overly spreading things out for no great reason. Not going to write it here, but I would love to speak to Mazda's engineers and help them to fix it. The ride, handling, materials, value all good. Infotainment system? The sound is fine, basic features are there, but the controls suck in my opinion. And quite frankly the dash design is getting dated in my opinion as well. The competition is changing, improving and innovating, but Mazda seems stuck and is making everything way too similar.
Just buy a Hyundai Santa Fe miles better in every way
Why aren’t you comparing it to the model y? It’s main competitor? 😂
Model Y Is purely electric 🤔
Thanks to your comment I went to Tesla straight away and bought a y at the same price as a Mazda. Much happier with the y. Thanks
@@Viralclown I’m guessing you bought a poverty spec rear wheel drive Model Y for that price ?!
@@gary5516 Mazda gt was around 86/87k
Tesla y was 84,400 with upgrade wheels, upgraded white interior and $5000 semi auto mated upgrade pack.
@@Viralclown But its still only a rear wheel drive. My neighbour gets 180-190 miles per charge, which to me is as much use as a sponge leg.
A non touch screen is excellent?? Mate, its 2023!
Without doubt the worst most unreliable car I have ever owned. Now 6 months old and had roadside recovery out 4 times already.
Entry level model compares to more luxury brands? Very poor review! Typical British!
Terrible idea. Pick ICE or EV, making something that does both is just heavy and expensive
Why, average driver do not drive more then 50km daily only need a 50-100 km battery . It then seems more stupid carry around an oversized expensive heavy battery, a battery that degrade by time without even being used. And on long journeys avoid the hassle find and spending valuable vacation time at some horrible boring battery charging station.
US commenter here. A hybrid or PHEV makes a lot a of sense in this country where trips can be hundreds or thousands of miles long. No worries about finding gas stations to refuel. Even if there were enough electric charging stations (currently not the situation today), charging time would be multi fold longer than pumping gas.
Nearly £50,000 for a bloody Mazda?
Did I walk into a bar with a priest and a rabbi or something?
Just wondering, in your opinion what is your best choice at that price range will be?
@@rjk08 Nothing
No piddle arse middle of the road, dull, dreary, non-descript car should cost fifty thousand pounds
If you asked anyone to list their fantasy cars, none of those lists will include a Mazda or any mid size SUV
Anyone buying these things new is doing it on PCP and is in way over their head
You forget that What Car sells cars - so you're watching adverts here which is why every video is so upbeat about everything
This whole society is playing out the plot of Idiocracy
I'm surprised this video isn't labled "It's got electrolytes"
@@BN1960 Dull dreary ? It weighs 2 tons and does 0-62 in 5 secs 😂🤦🏻♂️ What do you drive ?
This will fall flat on its face
Cant get one in the top spec for 14 months.
Agreed too expensive. We ended up getting the Tesla y
@@Viralclown So you bought a car with the worst residual value around. If its a RWD youve just made the worst decision of your life.
Just Another boring Mazda SUV
And what do you call not boring. ?
0-62 in 5 secs. Wouldn’t say thats boring.
@@gary5516 and how much will that set you back. Plus when will you be using such power, which road?
@@gary5516 🤣🤣🤣
@@juwon1234 £50k
Bought that car, completely disappointed would never do the same mistake again, for such money you can buy diesel q7, x5 and enjoy much better ride and comfort. Price should be max 50k eur in takumi design, not 65k they ask for it now. Horrible @mazdas..ks