The Mazda CX-60's FR platform maximizes human potential. Mazda MazdaCX60 CX60 CarGuidePH
, we tackled why Mazda opted for a large displacement, 6-cylinder engine in their first Large Product Group vehicle, the CX-60. Now, it’s time to discuss the matter regarding its architecture, particularly its front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout.
Furthermore, the CX-60 and all other Large Product Group vehicles to follow, has all its heavy units—engine, gearbox, and the like placed at the center. This improves weight distribution making it easier to transmit forward power to the road surface. It also helps reduces its turning radius. In the case of the CX-60, it’s just at 5.4 meters—smaller than the all-new Honda CR-V’s 5.7 meters and close to the Mazda3’s 5.3 meters..
Looked at from a bird’s eye view, the hardest part, according to Kishi-san, was packaging the transmission. Typically, in a FR setup, the transmission tunnel would protrude into the foot well, making a symmetrical driving position—left or right-hand drive hard to achieve. A look at the current-generation Mazda MX-5 would clearly show off that issue with the transmission tunnel protruding heavily on the right-side of the cabin.
Oh, and take note, because Mazda takes its driving position seriously, any deviation isn’t tolerated. If something isn’t to snuff, the team will have to repeat their studies and review the layout of the car from the beginning.
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