Mazda All-New CX-5 vs BYD ATTO 3

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Mazda All-New CX-5

2.5 Active Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Upcoming

Launch price pending

Upcoming in South Africa Confirmed launch information and specifications remain visible while final availability is pending.

⚡ 132 kW 🔧 240 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l

BYD ATTO 3

Extended Range EV Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current

ZAR 783,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm

＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs BYD ATTO 3: the short answer

All-New CX-5 and ATTO 3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Maximum Power	All-New CX-5132 kW @ 6000 rpm	ATTO 3150 kW
Maximum Torque	All-New CX-5240 Nm @ 4000 rpm	ATTO 3310 Nm
Engine Size	All-New CX-52488 cc	ATTO 3Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy	All-New CX-513.2 km/l	ATTO 3Not Applicable
Ground Clearance	All-New CX-5205 mm	ATTO 3175 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Mazda All-New CX-5 2.5 Active Edition Auto FWD

Source type: Mazda Southern Africa

Evidence for BYD ATTO 3 Extended Range EV

Source type: BYD Auto South Africa

Model imagery

All-New CX-5 and ATTO 3 image comparison

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Mazda All-New CX-5

Upcoming preview: exterior imagery only until the South African vehicle is released and its cabin is verified.

Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 1 for South African vehicle comparison — Upcoming Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 1.

Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Upcoming Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 2.

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Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Upcoming Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 5.

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BYD ATTO 3

BYD ATTO 3 exterior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current BYD ATTO 3 exterior view 2.

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BYD ATTO 3 exterior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current BYD ATTO 3 exterior view 3.

BYD ATTO 3 exterior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current BYD ATTO 3 exterior view 4.

BYD ATTO 3 exterior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current BYD ATTO 3 exterior view 5.

BYD ATTO 3 interior view 1 for South African vehicle comparison — Current BYD ATTO 3 interior view 1.

BYD ATTO 3 interior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current BYD ATTO 3 interior view 2.

BYD ATTO 3 interior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current BYD ATTO 3 interior view 3.

BYD ATTO 3 interior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current BYD ATTO 3 interior view 4.

BYD ATTO 3 interior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current BYD ATTO 3 interior view 5.

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

All-New CX-5

Strengths

Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features

Best suited to: Published Practicality

Specification evidence leader

ATTO 3

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment

Weak Spots

Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

All-New CX-5

Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

ATTO 3

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Model Introduced Year	2026	2023
Generation	Third-generation Mazda CX-5 for South Africa	First South African ATTO 3 generation
Facelift History	All-new third-generation model; no facelift applies	No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since	2026	Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	upcoming	Active
Segment	Medium SUV	Compact SUV
Vehicle Type	Passenger Vehicle	Passenger vehicle

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Length	4690 mm	4455 mm
Width	1860 mm	1875 mm
Height	1695 mm	1615 mm
Wheelbase	2815 mm	2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	205 mm	175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	200 mm	150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	56 l	0 l
Boot/Cargo Space	466 l	310 l
Kerb Weight	1629 kg	1750 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	2190 kg	2160 kg
Payload Capacity	561 kg	410 kg
Towing Capacity	1500 kg	750 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	2 rows
Doors	5 doors	5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	6.0 m	5.25 m
Front Headroom	1007 mm	1010 mm
Rear Headroom	1020 mm	920 mm
Front Legroom	1058 mm	1070 mm
Rear Legroom	1012 mm	760 mm

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Engine	2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol	Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	2488 cc	Not Applicable
Cylinders	4	Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Not Applicable
Valves	16	Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder	4	Not Applicable
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Not Applicable
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Not Applicable
Compression Ratio	13.0:1	Not Applicable
Bore	89 mm	Not Applicable
Stroke	100 mm	Not Applicable
Maximum Power	132 kW @ 6000 rpm	150 kW
Maximum Torque	240 Nm @ 4000 rpm	310 Nm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	1
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Front
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed	187 km/h	160 km/h
0-100 km/h	10.4 sec	7.3 sec
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Normal, Sport	Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter	6500 rpm	Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio	81.0 kW/tonne	85.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	147.3 Nm/tonne	177.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	60.48 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type	Not Applicable	LFP
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	403.2 V
Electric Range	Not Applicable	420 km
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	7 kW
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	80 kW
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	9 h 42 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	44 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Yes

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Gearbox	6-Speed Automatic	Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive	Front motor, front-wheel drive
LSD Available	Not Available	Not Available
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Available
Paddle Shifters	Not Available	Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio	4.624	3.476
Number of Gears	6	1
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	Standard
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Gearshift lever
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
4WD Engagement	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles	Not Available	Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Available
Gearbox Type	Torque Converter Automatic	Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	4x2	4x2
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds	6	1

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Claimed Mileage	13.2 km/l	Not Applicable
City Mileage	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Applicable
Highway Mileage	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity	56 l	Not Applicable
Emission Standard	Euro VI	Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Standard	Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage	13.2 km/l	Not Applicable
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type	Not Applicable	AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres	56	Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	420 km
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	15.6 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	310 km
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	390 km

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Airbags	7	7
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Front and Rear	Standard
Front Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard
AEB	Standard	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Brake Override System	Standard	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	Standard	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Not Applicable
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Reminder	Front and Rear	Standard
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard
Knee Airbag	Standard	Not Available
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	Standard
Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	Standard
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
360 Degree Camera	Not Available	Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	Standard	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not Available	Standard
Auto Highbeam	Standard	Standard
Auto Wipers	Standard	Standard
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard
Reverse Camera	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Park Assist	Not Available	Standard
Around View Monitor	Not Available	Standard
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard	Standard

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Seat Material	Black Cloth	Synthetic leather
Heated Seats	Not Available	Standard
Ventilated Seats	Not Available	Not Available
Ambient Lighting	Multi-colour	Standard
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Synthetic leather
60 40 Split Seat	40:20:40	Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual (Driver & Passenger)	Electric adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Electric adjustment
Seat Trim	Black Cloth	Synthetic leather

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Climate Control	Dual-Zone Automatic	Automatic
Power Windows	Front and Rear	Standard
Keyless Entry	Smart Keyless Entry	Standard
Push Button Start	Standard	Standard
Wireless Charging	Standard	Standard
Sunroof	Not Available	Panoramic
Electric Tailgate	Manual	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
AC Type	Dual-Zone Automatic	Automatic

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Infotainment System	Mazda Connect	12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Standard
Android Auto	Wireless	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	8	8
Digital Instrument Cluster	10.25-inch	Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports	2 USB-C	Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen	12.9-inch	12.8
Touchscreen	12.9-inch	12.8

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
LED Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	LED
Fog Lamps	Not Available	Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails	Not Available	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	Aero Grey, Arctic White, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Navy Blue Mica, Polymetal Grey, Rhodium White, Soul Red Crystal	Surfing Blue, Cosmos Black, Climbing Grey, Skiing White
Headlights	Standard	Standard
Panoramic Sunroof	Not Available	Standard

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Approach Angle	17.9 deg	19 deg
Departure Angle	23.3 deg	24 deg
Wading Depth	Not Available	346.85 mm
Terrain Modes	Normal, Sport	Snow
Locking Differential	Not Applicable	Not Available
4WD System Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Breakover Angle	16.8 deg	13 deg

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Tyre Size	225/65 R17	215/55 R18
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type	Solid Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Temporary 155/80 R17	Temporary spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size	17x7J	18
Handbrake Type	Electronic Parking Brake	Electronic parking brake

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-link

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
CO2 Emissions	174 g/km	0 g/km

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Service Plan	5 Years/Unlimited km	4 years/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Ownership Role	Upcoming exact South African retail grade with confirmed launch price	extended-range derivative
Price Zar	570000 ZAR	783900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Announced launch price	extended-range derivative
Starting Price	570000	783900
Starting Price Zar	570000	783900

Spec	All-New CX-5	ATTO 3
Warranty	5 Years/Unlimited km	5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit

In depth: how these cars differ

This All-New CX-5 and ATTO 3 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: All-New CX-5 52 vs ATTO 3 65.

Efficiency index: All-New CX-5 52 vs ATTO 3 90.

Safety-equipment index: All-New CX-5 98 vs ATTO 3 99.

Practicality index: All-New CX-5 66 vs ATTO 3 51.

Ownership-cover index: All-New CX-5 not separately scored vs ATTO 3 not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100

Evidence-index readout

ATTO 3 leads by 7 points

All-New CX-5 and ATTO 3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 75 /100

Lead 7 points

Data 69% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

ATTO 3

69% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 99 Check Practicality 51

Performance 65

Efficiency 90

Safety 99

Practicality 51

Leads by 7 points

All-New CX-5

82% source coverage 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 98 Check Performance 52

Performance 52

Efficiency 52

Safety 98

Practicality 66

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance ATTO 3 +13 Efficiency ATTO 3 +38 Safety ATTO 3 +1 Practicality All-New CX-5 +15

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown

Evidence-index leader

ATTO 3

Performance 65/100

Efficiency 90/100

Safety 99/100

Practicality 51/100

All-New CX-5

Performance 52/100

Efficiency 52/100

Safety 98/100

Practicality 66/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BYD ATTO 3 leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 68 pts for All-New CX-5

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ATTO 3 leads. However, All-New CX-5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

All-New CX-5 vs ATTO 3 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs BYD ATTO 3

Mazda All-New CX-5

BYD ATTO 3

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs BYD ATTO 3: the short answer

Five key differences

All-New CX-5 and ATTO 3 image comparison

Mazda All-New CX-5

BYD ATTO 3

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

All-New CX-5

ATTO 3

Which One's Right for You?

All-New CX-5

ATTO 3

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

Specification Evidence Index

ATTO 3 leads by 7 points

ATTO 3

All-New CX-5

ATTO 3

All-New CX-5

What the evidence means

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