A test drive of this leviathan SUV tests the modern idea of ‘bigger equals better’ to the limit Mazda’s CX-60 is 4,745mm long, 1,890mm wide, 1,680mm high and has a 2,870mm wheel base There was a time when cars were sleek, elegant and compact. You could zip through city streets and slip into a parking space. They didn’t have a turning circle rivalling that of a cruise ship.
Fast forward to today and it seems the mantra is “go big or go home”. Don’t get me wrong: a little extra legroom and headroom is nice, but when did we start measuring a car’s worth in metres of metal and plastic? These mammoth machines don’t really offer that much more usable space; in some cases the extra size means more room to lose your phone or car key between the seats. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.