2022 Mazda CX-60 PHEV teased with performance details, Australia confirmed

The 2022 Mazda CX-60 PHEV has been teased ahead of its premiere early next month, with the company confirming the plug-in hybrid will be joining its Australian line-up.

While the CX-60 was spied during filming back in November, Mazda has released an image of the new model’s headlight, as well as revealing more details about its plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Mazda has announced the CX-60 PHEV will use a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine in conjunction with an electric motor to produce “in excess of” 223kW – which will make it one of the most powerful plug-in hybrid SUVs in its class when it eventually arrives on our shores. (The new Lexus NX450h+ offers 227kW.)

It’s expected the CX-60 PHEV will go head-to-head with the Kia Sorento PHEV, which produces a combined 195kW from its 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine and electric motor. The Kia promises up to 68km of pure-electric driving from its 14kWh lithium-ion battery pack, though there’s no word yet on the electric driving range for the upcoming Mazda.

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The five-seater CX-60 is the first of two plug-in hybrid models from Mazda’s ‘Large Product’ portfolio, with the three-row CX-80 also slated to offer a limited electric driving range.

For those who don’t require a PHEV powertrain, Large Product SUVs will also be offered with a range of all-new six-cylinder engines with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance.

The 2022 Mazda CX-60 PHEV will make its debut on March 8, with timing for a local launch to be announced at a later date.