26/04/2026

theSunday Special XIV ON SUNDAY APR 26, 2026

Wireless Carplay makes life behind the wheel a lot more convenient.

The digital meter cluster works brilliantly.

lows without hesitation. No delay, no artifi cial filtering. It is not a sports SUV, and it does not try to be one. You can feel its size and weight. But what it does incredibly well is how obe dient it is. You always know how much input to give, and it responds exactly as expected. Through corners, especially long sweeping ones, the car just settles into a rhythm. It flows. There is minimal need for correction on the highway, which makes long distance driving less tiring. It has that big car compo sure, that relaxed cadence that makes you want to just keep going. It feels cohesive, which is something I find increasingly rare. MAZDA CX-60 VERDICT At around RM200k, fully imported from Japan, with this level of build and engineer ing, the CX-60 is priced very competitively. It looks the part with long bonnet, rear set cabin, clean surfaces. It has that under stated premium presence, somewhere between a BMW and a Volvo. I know many of the things I mentioned will not matter to everyone. Rear space, touchscreen usability, smoother transmis sion, these are things most buyers will pri oritise first. And objectively, they would be right. But if you are someone who notices the smaller things, the alignment of the steering wheel, the way the car responds to your inputs, the sense of connection, then the CX-60 offers something that many others in this segment simply do not. It is not the best all-rounder. It is the best at making you feel special. I can accept its flaws, the question is, can you?

A Bose sound system is always welcomed.

The interior of the CX-60 feels well-built.

SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 2.5-litre naturally aspirated inline-four Power: 191 PS Torque: 261 Nm Transmission: 8-speed automatic Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive Price (as tested): RM200,510 (OTR without insurance) We like: Superb driving position, cohesive handling, strong steering feel, high build quality, premium cabin execution. We don’t like: Jerky transmission at low speeds, no touchscreen support, rear space not as generous as expected, limited cabin storage, refinement could be better for the price.

You also get a proper spare wheel

Ventilated seats would’ve been nice.

Practicality takes a hit with the shallow compartment under the centre armrest.