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MAZDA CX-60

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What's new?

Mazda rarely follows the herd. While some rival carmakers have ditched diesel power, Mazda continues to see a place for efficient oil-burning engines. Its largest SUV, the CX-60, is offered as a plug-in hybrid, but we've been testing the diesel 4x4 version.

What are we looking for?

How well does the CX-60 tow, and does diesel power still have a fuel economy advantage over hybrids for caravanners?

Towing ability

Mazda has tried to combine the best of old and new in the CX-60 diesel. While engines that drink from the black pump may now

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