LEXUS RX VS MAZDA CX-60 2024 COMPARISON REVIEW: WHICH LUXURY SUV IS BEST?

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The Lexus RX 350h emerges as the clear winner in this comparison against the Mazda CX-60, primarily due to its superior ride comfort, refined driving dynamics, and overall finish. While the CX-60 offers a more engaging powertrain with its 6-cylinder diesel and a more traditional interior with physical controls, its ride quality is severely compromised by stiff front and sloppy rear suspension, and its transmission calibration is rough, especially when cold. The RX, on the other hand, delivers a composed and comfortable ride, even on poor Australian roads, thanks to its sensible 19-inch wheels and well-tuned suspension. Its hybrid powertrain is quiet and effective, offering good fuel economy (6.2 L/100km vs. the CX-60's 6.8 L/100km). Although the CX-60 boasts a more practical boot with a spare wheel and some amenities like heated rear seats and a household power outlet, the RX offers significantly more cargo space (612L vs. 477L) and a more modern, albeit screen-heavy, interior with exceptionally comfortable seats. The reviewer concludes that the CX-60's first-generation production model, despite its potential, is unacceptable in its current form, making the RX the easy choice for its accomplished, comfortable, and fuel-efficient execution.