Detailed review of the suspension and transmission changes made to the 2024 Mazda CX-60 in response to criticism from media and owners.

Mazda has acknowledged that the ride quality, body control and transmission shift quality of the CX-60 luxury SUV wasn't right from launch.

We had one as a long-termer and came to those findings:

Now, the CX-60 has a new rear shock absorber and new transmission software. We try out one of the first cars in Australia to be updated.

Since October 1, 2023, cars have been built this way from the factory, while CX-60 units built before that date are eligible for a free upgrade conducted at a Mazda dealership.

The verdict: the transmission is fixed (at least on this diesel tester) and the ride quality and body control is 40-50% better.

Chasing Cars makes Australia's most independent new car reviews.