Mazda CX-60 gets AutoEXE sports styling kit

If you’re a Mazda Japanese tuning enthusiast, AutoEXE is a name to know. The Tokyo-based outfit is a long-time Mazda specialist, with a history of developing body kits, suspension and engine components – most popularly, for fire-breathing rotary sports cars and finely-honed MX-5s.

Mazda’s more pedestrian models aren’t exempt, however. AutoEXE has recently turned its attention to the new Mazda CX-60, unveiling its latest creation ahead of upcoming suspension, brake, intake and exhaust components set to be released later this year.

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The multi-piece dress-up kit injects a healthy dose of sporting visual presence to Mazda’s newest flagship mid-size SUV – which is confirmed for Australia and expected locally later this year.

The complete kit comprises a deep chin spoiler up front and aerodynamic wind deflectors down the sides, along with a rear wing, vented over-panels at the rear quarter and an integrated diffuser with quad exhaust outlets.

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The body styling components can be purchased as a complete kit, or as individual pieces.

According to AutoEXE’s website, buyers will be asked ¥90,200 (AU$963) for the front splitter, ¥33,000 (AU$353) for the wind deflecting visors, ¥90,200 (AU$963) for the rear spoiler, ¥82,500 (AU$880) for the rear diffuser and ¥68,200 (AU$728) for the rear quarter vented panels.

The quad exhaust muffler is still under development, with pricing to be announced later this year alongside the incoming suite of mechanical upgrades.

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AutoEXE was founded in the 1990s by Yojiro Terada, a former Mazda factory works driver.

Terada-San is ranked third, behind Henri Pescarolo and Bob Wollek, in terms of overall Le Mans 24 Hour participations (29 Le Mans since 1974, with five class victories) and has also claimed two class wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1979 and 1982.

The mid-size CX-60 went into production earlier this year and debuts a number of new inline-six engines (in 3.0-litre petrol and 3.3-litre turbodiesel configurations), headlined by a 2.5-litre PHEV variant producing 241kW/500Nm – making it the most powerful road-going car ever produced by Mazda.

Specific local timing is yet to be finalised, but Mazda Australia have already confirmed the model for the Australian market.

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