The 2027 Mazda CX-60 is getting yet another round of suspension changes, and this time the bigger CX-80 seven-seater is getting the same treatment. Mazda has announced the updates for Europe, where both SUVs reach showrooms from December 2026.
The catch for Australian buyers is simple. Mazda Australia has not confirmed if or when the updated CX-60 and CX-80 will land here, which leaves anyone shopping for one right now with a real question: buy today, or wait for the smoother version?
Mazda is still chasing the CX-60's ride
Mazda says it has improved ride comfort on both models by revising the bushings on the rear suspension crossmember. Those rubber mounts sit between the rear suspension and the body, so softening how they isolate bumps is aimed squarely at the jittery ride owners have complained about.
The 2027 cars also gain extra sound-absorbing material in the engine bay and between the engine bay and the cabin. That targets road and engine noise, another common criticism of Mazda's large rear-drive SUVs.
Third fix in three years tells you something
This is the third suspension change for the CX-60 in as many years. From October 2023, Mazda began fitting revised rear shock absorbers at the factory, and Australian owners of earlier 2023 builds were offered the new dampers at no cost through Mazda dealers.
A further update followed in 2025 with softer rear springs and revised damping. Now the rear crossmember bushings are getting attention too. For the CX-80, this is its first ride update since launch.
Read that history two ways. Mazda is clearly listening, which is good news for owners. But a car that needs three goes at its ride also tells you the original setup missed the mark, and that matters when you are judging an early used example.
What else changes for 2027
Mazda is adding Active Parking Control, a semi-automated parking system that finds a suitable space and steers the car into it. It handles both parallel and perpendicular parks.
In Europe, Deep Crystal Blue paint makes way for Aero Grey on the CX-60, while the CX-80 adds Polymetal Grey. Whether Australia gets the same colour and equipment mix will depend on how Mazda Australia specifies the local cars, if they arrive at all.
What the Mazda CX-60 costs in Australia right now
Mazda is already sharpening prices on the current car. The CX-60 G25 Pure is advertised from $47,990 drive-away in every state and territory except WA, where it is $48,990 drive-away. Premium paint is extra.
The plug-in hybrid CX-60 P50e Pure is advertised from $53,990 drive-away outside WA, but that offer applies to 2025-build stock only. Both deals run whilst stocks last and can change, so treat them as a ceiling to negotiate under, not a final number.
That is the real tension for buyers. A run-out style deal on a 2025 or 2026 build is here now. The improved 2027 car has no confirmed Australian timing or price, and an update usually arrives with a price adjustment of its own.
How dealers will play the waiting game
Expect two very different pitches. Some dealers will push older-build CX-60s hard before any 2027 stock is announced, because ageing stock costs them money on the floor plan. Others will tell you the update is "coming soon" to lock in a deposit on a car with no confirmed specification.
Do not accept either at face value. Ask for the build date of the exact vehicle, check whether earlier suspension updates are already fitted, and get any promise about future specification in writing. If a dealer cannot confirm Australian timing, assume nobody can.
Shoppers who have already compared the bigger family members can see how earlier price moves played out in our look at Mazda CX-60 to CX-90 price cuts in Australia.
Should you buy the 2027 Mazda CX-60 or wait?
If ride comfort was your main hesitation, a test drive of a current car on your own roads is the best guide. Later builds already carry the earlier fixes, so a 2025 or 2026 car is not the same as a 2023 launch example.
If you are not in a hurry and the CX-80 is on your list, waiting for local confirmation makes more sense. It is getting its first ride change, and its buyers have not yet had the benefit of earlier tweaks.
Mazda's global boss has also flagged a far bigger overhaul for the large SUV family later on, without a firm date. That is worth knowing, but it is too vague to plan a purchase around.
How can Carseekers help?
Carseekers can source a new Mazda CX-60 or Mazda CX-80 and push dealers to compete on the drive-away price, so you are not stuck taking the first offer or the first excuse about timing.
If a nearly new example suits you better, compare build dates and prices in our used Mazda collection, where you can weigh later-build SUVs against waiting for the 2027 update.
If you are working out how to pay for your next SUV, Loanseekers can help you compare car-finance options before you sign anything at the dealership. Approval and rates depend on your circumstances and the lender.
The finer details
Your questions answered.
Is the 2027 Mazda CX-60 update coming to Australia?
Mazda Australia has not confirmed if or when the updated CX-60 and CX-80 will arrive. The changes have been announced for Europe, where the SUVs reach showrooms from December 2026. Until Mazda Australia confirms timing, treat any local arrival date as unconfirmed.
How much is the Mazda CX-60 in Australia right now?
The CX-60 G25 Pure is advertised from $47,990 drive-away outside WA and $48,990 drive-away in WA, with premium paint extra. The P50e Pure plug-in hybrid is advertised from $53,990 drive-away outside WA on 2025-build stock. Both offers apply whilst stocks last and can change.
What has Mazda changed on the 2027 CX-60 suspension?
Mazda has revised the bushings on the rear suspension crossmember to improve ride comfort. It has also added sound-absorbing material in the engine bay and between the engine bay and cabin. The CX-80 gets the same changes.
Is the Mazda CX-60 ride better than when it launched?
Mazda has updated it several times. Revised rear shock absorbers were fitted from October 2023, and a 2025 update brought softer rear springs and revised damping. The 2027 crossmember bushing change is the third round, so later builds are a different proposition from launch cars.
Should I buy a Mazda CX-60 now or wait for the 2027 update?
If a current drive-away offer suits you and the car rides well on your test drive, buying now is reasonable. If you are not in a hurry, especially if you want a CX-80, waiting for Mazda Australia to confirm the update avoids buying just before a change. Ask dealers for the exact build date either way.
Can I get the free suspension fix on an older Mazda CX-60?
Australian owners of earlier 2023 builds were offered revised rear dampers at no cost through Mazda dealers. If you are buying a used 2023 CX-60, ask the seller or a Mazda dealer whether that update has been fitted. Check the service history before you commit.
