New flagship twist: Mazda CX-60 3.3G Turbo takes Bermaz Auto upmarket

Bermaz Auto’s Mazda CX-60 3.3G Turbo pushes the brand further into premium territory in Malaysia with a mild-hybrid inline-six, upscale cabin and advanced driver assistance, targeting buyers who want near-luxury refinement without a German badge.

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Bermaz Auto is nudging Mazda deeper into premium territory in Malaysia with the newly added Mazda CX-60 3.3G Turbo, a range-topping variant of the mid-size SUV that pairs an inline-six turbo engine with 48-volt mild hybrid technology and a more upscale equipment list. Positioned above the existing 2.5-liter versions, the 3.3G Turbo is aimed at buyers who want near-luxury performance and refinement but prefer a Japanese nameplate over German rivals. According to Bermaz Motor, the Malaysian distributor, the new flagship CX-60 is priced around RM260,000 on-the-road without insurance, depending on trim and color choices. Malaysian automotive site WapCar reports on the launch and key specifications.

Inline-six mild hybrid, rear-drive platform and premium kit

The CX-60 3.3G Turbo stands out in a segment dominated by four-cylinder engines by offering a 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six paired with Mazda’s M Hybrid Boost 48-volt mild hybrid system and an 8-speed automatic transmission. In Malaysian spec, the powertrain delivers roughly 280 hp and more than 450 Nm of torque, driving the rear wheels for a more traditional premium-SUV feel than the brand’s front-drive-based crossovers. Mazda highlights that the longitudinal engine layout and rear-drive-biased platform are designed to improve weight distribution, ride comfort and steering precision compared with its mainstream SUVs. Mazda’s global CX-60 product page details the inline-six and M Hybrid Boost system.

Inside, the CX-60 3.3G Turbo in Malaysia is specified to align more closely with premium-brand rivals, with features such as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch center display with Mazda Connect, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system in higher trims. The SUV also offers power-adjustable front seats with memory for the driver, ventilated seats on top variants, and a mix of soft-touch materials and stitching that Mazda markets as "Japanese premium" to differentiate it from mass-market competitors. On the safety side, Bermaz equips the 3.3G Turbo with the full i-Activsense suite, including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and autonomous emergency braking front and rear, targeting a 5-star ANCAP/Euro NCAP-equivalent safety performance in its class.

For Malaysia, Bermaz Motor positions the CX-60 3.3G Turbo as an alternative to mid-size luxury SUVs like the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC, but at a lower price point and with a longer standard equipment list. The vehicle’s dimensions place it above the CX-5 but below the three-row CX-8, giving Mazda a clearer staircase from mainstream to premium within the brand’s own showroom. With the inline-six and rear-drive layout, the CX-60 3.3G Turbo also serves as a technology showcase for Mazda’s move toward more efficient but higher-output combustion engines paired with electrification, reflecting the company’s multi-solution strategy alongside full battery-electric models in other markets.

From a product planning perspective, the 3.3G Turbo allows Bermaz Auto to increase average selling prices and margins at the top end of Mazda’s local portfolio, while leveraging the brand’s existing dealer and service network across Malaysia. The model is imported as a completely built-up (CBU) unit from Japan, which means volumes are likely to remain modest but margins per unit could be relatively higher than for locally-assembled models. Given Malaysia’s growing affluent middle class and the popularity of SUVs in the RM200,000 to RM300,000 bracket, the CX-60 3.3G Turbo gives Bermaz a tool to defend share against increasingly aggressive premium and near-premium competitors, including hybrid SUVs from Toyota and Honda as well as luxury brands.

Strategically, Bermaz Auto has been using higher-spec Mazda models like the CX-60 to support its premium positioning and diversify beyond purely volume-driven offerings in its home market. As a key Mazda distributor in Malaysia, the company’s earnings are sensitive to the mix between mainstream and higher-margin premium models, so sustaining interest in halo vehicles such as the CX-60 3.3G Turbo matters for profitability as much as for brand image. Bermaz Auto Berhad is listed on Bursa Malaysia, and its shares most recently traded on the Kuala Lumpur exchange at around MYR 1.05, according to market data cited in local financial media. The company’s investor relations page provides further financial and corporate information.

Mazda CX-60 3.3G Turbo in brief: key figures

• Product: Mazda CX-60 3.3G Turbo
• Manufacturer: Bermaz Auto Berhad (Mazda distributor for Malaysia)
• Category: New Release/Launch mid-size SUV
• Launch date: June 2026 (Malaysia, new 3.3G Turbo variant)
• MSRP / Price: Around RM260,000 on-the-road without insurance in Malaysia (depending on trim and options)
• Availability: Malaysian Mazda showrooms and authorized dealers, CBU import from Japan
• Target audience: Buyers seeking a premium-feeling mid-size SUV with an inline-six engine, advanced safety tech and near-luxury features without a German badge
• Key differentiator / USP: 3.3-liter inline-six turbo mild hybrid with rear-drive architecture and a high level of standard equipment in a Japanese-brand SUV

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