Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Leapmotor C10 REEV

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 in South Africa

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
VS
Leapmotor C10 REEV in South Africa

Leapmotor C10 REEV

Design Plug-in Hybrid Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 158 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 17.0 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Leapmotor C10 REEV: the short answer

All-New CX-5 and C10 REEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification All-New CX-5 C10 REEV
Maximum Power All-New CX-5132 kW @ 6000 rpm C10 REEV158 kW
Maximum Torque All-New CX-5240 Nm @ 4000 rpm C10 REEV320 Nm
Engine Size All-New CX-52488 cc C10 REEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy All-New CX-513.2 km/l C10 REEV17.0 km/l
Ground Clearance All-New CX-5205 mm C10 REEV180 mm

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

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

C10 REEV

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

C10 REEV

  • 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 C10 REEV
Model Introduced Year 2026 2025
Generation Third-generation Mazda CX-5 for South Africa First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
Facelift History All-new third-generation model; no facelift applies The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status upcoming Active
Segment Medium SUV D-segment family SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1980 kg
Spec All-New CX-5 C10 REEV
Length 4690 mm 4739 mm
Width 1860 mm 1900 mm
Height 1695 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase 2815 mm 2825 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 205 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 200 mm 160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 l 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space 466 l 400 l
Kerb Weight 1629 kg 1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2190 kg 2425 kg
Payload Capacity 561 kg 445 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1500 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 5.6 m
Front Headroom 1007 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 1020 mm 985 mm
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 1012 mm 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This All-New CX-5 and C10 REEV 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 C10 REEV 65.

Efficiency index: All-New CX-5 52 vs C10 REEV 75.

Safety-equipment index: All-New CX-5 98 vs C10 REEV 99.

Practicality index: All-New CX-5 66 vs C10 REEV 59.

Ownership-cover index: All-New CX-5 not separately scored vs C10 REEV 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

C10 REEV leads by 6 points

All-New CX-5 and C10 REEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 83% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

C10 REEV

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Practicality 59
Performance 65
Efficiency 75
Safety 99
Practicality 59
Leads by 6 points
68
#2

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 C10 REEV +13 Efficiency C10 REEV +23 Safety C10 REEV +1 Practicality All-New CX-5 +7

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C10 REEV

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 59/100

All-New CX-5

Performance 52/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 66/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Leapmotor C10 REEV leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 68 pts for All-New CX-5

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV 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 C10 REEV 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.