Mazda CX-60 PHEV in the test: Plug-in hybrid with rough manners
Seite 2: Mazda CX-60 PHEV in test: charging and power consumption
Therefore, the amount of electricity recharged also fluctuates. In the test, it was between 13 and 13.8 kWh. The temperatures were between zero and five degrees - not ideal conditions for minimum consumption rates and/or range records. Thus, we were able to cover a maximum of 43 km in purely electric mode with careful driving. Then the gasoline engine was back in the game at the latest.
Including charging losses, this results in consumption of between 30.2 and 32.1 kWh/100 km - at winter temperatures and consumption-oriented driving. At 20 degrees, the e-range will probably be over 50 km with a similarly ambitious driver. Of course, those in a hurry will empty the storage drastically faster - in the test it was minimally a bit more than 30 km. The power consumption is then more than 40 kWh/100 km.
Charging the battery: Is it worth it financially?
If you ignore the external charging option and only refill with gasoline, you have to reckon with around 8.5 liters. Here, too, we always sound out how far consumption can be pushed down. With a very restrained driving style, it was a minimum of 7.2 liters/100 km. The Mazda is therefore neither economical in terms of electricity nor fuel consumption. However, those who buy a 2.1-ton SUV probably don't expect that. Is it perhaps the cost balance that convinces you to charge the CX-60 as often as possible? The clear answer to that: It depends!
But seriously, users cannot influence the price at the pump. In January, a liter of Super E10 cost an average of 1.75 euros nationwide, according to the ADAC. With our minimum consumption of 7.2 liters, that makes 12.6 euros for 100 km of driving. The price of electricity depends on individual conditions: The prime costs of a photovoltaic system are usually in the range of around 10 cents per kilowatt hour. If it is possible to cover the entire electricity requirement from this, the SUV may be driven with energy costs of just over 3 euros/100 km, and presumably even less in the summer. Using electricity from the grid is about four times as expensive, and those who use a 230-volt outlet also have to reckon with somewhat higher charging losses than at a wallbox or public charging station. In the test, around 0.7 kWh more was lost per charge at a 230-volt outlet.
Mazda CX-60 PHEV (14 Bilder)
The option of public charging may not be worth it. At the time of testing, a kilowatt hour with our editorial charging card cost 49 cents at the EnBW chargers and 57 at other charging points. 15.19 to 17.67 euros are therefore due for around 31 kWh. All these calculation examples assume that the driver is driving calmly and does not (or only very rarely) call up the possible acceleration capacity.
And what else?
A few small things are noticeable during longer use. The large glass roof can be opened, but only leaves a narrow gap. Mazda saves the sensors in the rear door handles - if you want to put something there before driving, you either have to take the key in your hand or touch the front door handle. In the infotainment system, which is not too nimble, "networked services" and "traffic data" can be enabled, but current traffic jam information was unfortunately still not available. Fortunately, Android Auto can be integrated wirelessly, which then also makes a serious voice control possible. Mazda's own solution still has plenty of room for improvement.
The steering wheel heater apparently has a grip zone recommendation, because only the area on the left and right is heated. And it's not really clear why the cruise control is switched off when changing to sport mode. If you activate it again, you are sent back to comfort mode. On the other hand, the distance cruise control works pleasantly unobtrusively and without abrupt reactions. The fact that there is no automatic acceptance of recognized speed limits is consistent, because the recognition of traffic signs is only averagely successful. That is not enough to provide any real relief for the driver.
Mazda CX-60 PHEV interior (8 Bilder)
I liked the Bose sound system, which offers decent sound quality. You also quickly get used to the clear and not overloaded head-up display. Other things are only noticeable after longer use: The inductive charging plate has apparently been provided with high charging power, and the carpets do not hold dirt quite as stubbornly as experienced in other cars. The hooks for attaching child seats are easy to reach - all not a matter of course.
Conclusion and alternatives
A lot of complaining about details? You can see it that way, but we are also talking about a list price of more than 60,000 euros in the case of the fully equipped test car. Compared with the self-proclaimed premium competition from Germany with a similar look, however, this seems like a special offer: The plug-in hybrids from BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC are considerably more expensive without any additional frills, but they also drive more smoothly. The Toyota RAV4 PHEV, whose base price is significantly higher than that of the Mazda, is worth considering as an alternative; adjusted for equipment, the difference is smaller. Its interior is much simpler than that of the CX-60, but its clever hybrid powertrain delivers on the promise of comparatively low fuel consumption.
Two SUVs of this size with plug-in hybrid are also available from the Hyundai Group. However, both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento were not quite convincing in winter conditions in the test. Those who are not bothered by the fact that they can only be used in purely electric mode to a limited extent at temperatures around freezing point can put them on the list of possible candidates without hesitation.
Mazda covered the transfer costs, the editorial team those for driving energy.