THE Mazda CX-60 and Mazda CX-80 ranges will see a package of upgrades when the 2026 model year cars arrive in the UK next summer.

These updates reinforce the position of both as Mazda's flagship offerings in the premium SUV segment.

While the exterior styling of both models remains unchanged, Exclusive-Line grade cars now feature new 20-inch alloy wheel designs. Replacing the outgoing 18-inch wheel, the new wheels are metallic silver on CX-60 and bright silver on CX-80, with both designs enhancing overall appearance.

Pricing for the new models is still to be confirmed, but should be similar to the current line up which starts from around £47,000 for the CX-60 Exclusive-Line, rising to just more than £60,000 for the CX-80 Takumi diesel.

Across all models, Mazda's popular Polymetal Grey paint colour is added to the CX-60 and CX-80 for the first time.

Inside, the 2026 CX-60 and 2026 CX-80 feature high-quality materials such as maple wood, Nappa leather and Japanese textiles.

New for the 2026 model year, the Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 Homura and Homura Plus variants now offer a stylish tan interiorwith quilted Nappa leather seats, a two-tone leather steering wheel, and a suede-look dashboard while across all trim grades onboard refinement levels are boosted by the fitment of noise-insulating glass to the front doors.

Active safety technology tally both models is further increased with all 2026 Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 models now featuring Driver Emergency Assist. Working with Driver Monitoring, DEA detects sudden medical emergencies, takes control, slows the vehicle, and brings it to a safe stop. Once stationary it automatically unlocks the doors to allow emergency responders quick access.

In addition, the 2026 CX-60 now features a suite of safety and driver assistance technologies first introduced on the flagship CX-80.

The CX-60's Driver Monitoring system now comes as standard, along with key safety features such as Smart Brake Support Head-on collision mitigation and Emergency Lane Keeping Head-on Traffic Avoidance Assist. Starting from the Exclusive-Line grade, it also includes Smart Brake Support Front Crossing with Front Cross Traffic Alert and Front Cross Traffic Braking, along with the Towing Hitch Guide function.

Additional technologies - including Cruising and Traffic Support with Unresponsive Driver Supportand Smart Brake Support Rear Crossing- are also available.

Day-to-day driver convenience takes a step forward with the introduction of Amazon Alexain-car voice recognition, allowing natural voice control for navigation, entertainment, and connected features.

The CX-60 also gains a hybrid navigation system offering alternative route calculations, point-of-interest search, and seven years of free map updates.

As well as meeting the Euro6e-bis emission standards, the diesel-powered CX-60and CX-80models are now approved for the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil 100 (HVO 100) fuel, with the choice of this biofuel underlining Mazda's commitment to sustainability through the adoption of cleaner, renewable fuel options.

The enhanced 2026 Mazda CX-60 and 2026 Mazda CX-80 line-up reaffirms Mazda's continued commitment to creating sophisticated SUVs that blend performance and comfort with elegance and class-leading style.