Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Omoda C5 SHS

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

Omoda C5 SHS

C5 SHS Hybrid 1-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 105 kW 🔧 215 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Omoda C5 SHS: the short answer

All-New CX-5 and C5 SHS are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Maximum Power	All-New CX-5132 kW @ 6000 rpm	C5 SHS105 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque	All-New CX-5240 Nm @ 4000 rpm	C5 SHS215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Engine Size	All-New CX-52488 cc	C5 SHS1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	All-New CX-513.2 km/l	C5 SHS20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance	All-New CX-5205 mm	C5 SHS145 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 Omoda C5 SHS C5 SHS

Source type: Official South Africa OEM page / brochure

Model imagery

All-New CX-5 and C5 SHS 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.

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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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Omoda C5 SHS

Omoda C5 SHS exterior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Omoda C5 SHS exterior view 2.

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Omoda C5 SHS exterior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Omoda C5 SHS exterior view 3.

Omoda C5 SHS exterior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Omoda C5 SHS exterior view 4.

Omoda C5 SHS exterior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Omoda C5 SHS exterior view 5.

Omoda C5 SHS interior view 1 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Omoda C5 SHS interior view 1.

Omoda C5 SHS interior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Omoda C5 SHS interior view 2.

Omoda C5 SHS interior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Omoda C5 SHS interior view 3.

Omoda C5 SHS interior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Omoda C5 SHS interior view 4.

Omoda C5 SHS interior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Omoda C5 SHS interior view 5.

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

All-New CX-5

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Specification evidence leader

C5 SHS

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

All-New CX-5

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

C5 SHS

Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Model Introduced Year	2026	2026
Generation	Third-generation Mazda CX-5 for South Africa	Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Facelift History	All-new third-generation model; no facelift applies	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	2026	2026
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	upcoming	active
Segment	Medium SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	Passenger Vehicle	SUV
Tare Mass Kg	-	1546 kg

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Length	4690 mm	4400 mm
Width	1860 mm	1830 mm
Height	1695 mm	1590 mm
Wheelbase	2815 mm	2630 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	205 mm	145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	200 mm	125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	56 l	51 l
Boot/Cargo Space	466 l	372 l
Kerb Weight	1629 kg	1546 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	2190 kg	2052 kg
Payload Capacity	561 kg	506 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	5.1 m
Front Headroom	1007 mm	1000 mm
Rear Headroom	1020 mm	970 mm
Front Legroom	1058 mm	1050 mm
Rear Legroom	1012 mm	900 mm

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Engine	2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol	1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Self-Charging Hybrid
Engine Code	Not Officially Disclosed	SQRH4J15
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement	2488 cc	1500 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	16	16
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Petrol injection
Compression Ratio	13.0:1	14.5:1
Bore	89 mm	72.0 mm
Stroke	100 mm	92.0 mm
Maximum Power	132 kW @ 6000 rpm	105 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque	240 Nm @ 4000 rpm	215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	165 kW
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	295 Nm
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	1
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Front, integrated with hybrid transaxle
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	1-Speed Automatic
Top Speed	187 km/h	175 km/h
0-100 km/h	10.4 sec	7.9 sec
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	15.9 sec
Drive Modes	Normal, Sport	Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control	Not Officially Disclosed	No
Rev Limiter	6500 rpm	6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio	81.0 kW/tonne	109 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	147.3 Nm/tonne	195 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	1.83 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	1.55 kWh
Battery Type	Not Applicable	Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	350 V
Electric Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Yes

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Gearbox	6-Speed Automatic	1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive	FWD
LSD Available	Not Available	Not Applicable
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters	Not Available	Standard
Final Drive Ratio	4.624	Not Applicable
Number of Gears	6	1
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Not Applicable	Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	Standard
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Electric
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	Standard
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	Torque Converter Automatic	DHT
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	4x2	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds	6	1

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Claimed Mileage	13.2 km/l	20.4 km/l
City Mileage	Not Officially Disclosed	16.5 km/l
Highway Mileage	Not Officially Disclosed	23.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	56 l	51 l
Emission Standard	Euro VI	Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Standard	Standard
Real-world Mileage	13.2 km/l	20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres	56	51
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	More than 1000 km
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	Not Available
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	Not Available

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Airbags	7	Multiple airbags
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	Standard
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	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
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	Yes
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	Yes
Around View Monitor	Not Available	Standard
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard	Standard

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Seat Material	Black Cloth	Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats	Not Available	Standard
Ventilated Seats	Not Available	Standard
Ambient Lighting	Multi-colour	Standard
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
60 40 Split Seat	40:20:40	Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual (Driver & Passenger)	Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Power
Seat Trim	Black Cloth	Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room	-	Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room	-	Not Available

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
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	Standard
Electric Tailgate	Manual	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
AC Type	Dual-Zone Automatic	Automatic
Load Bed Length	-	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	-	Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded	-	1079 l
Loadbox Length Mm	-	Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm	-	Not Applicable

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Infotainment System	Mazda Connect	Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Standard
Android Auto	Wireless	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	8	8
Digital Instrument Cluster	10.25-inch	Standard
USB Ports	2 USB-C	Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen	12.9-inch	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen	12.9-inch	10.25-inch or larger by trim

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
LED Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Not Available	Standard
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	Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Headlights	Standard	Standard
Panoramic Sunroof	Not Available	Standard

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Approach Angle	17.9 deg	Not Available
Departure Angle	23.3 deg	Not Available
Wading Depth	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Modes	Normal, Sport	Not Applicable
Locking Differential	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD System Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Breakover Angle	16.8 deg	Not Available
Ground Clearance Max	-	145 mm
Ground Clearance Min	-	145 mm

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Tyre Size	225/65 R17	18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Solid Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Temporary 155/80 R17	Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size	17x7J	18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type	Electronic Parking Brake	Electronic parking brake

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-link
Front Track Width	-	Not Available
Rear Track Width	-	Not Available

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
CO2 Emissions	174 g/km	Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement	-	Petrol

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Service Plan	5 Years/Unlimited km	5 Years / 70 000 km

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Ownership Role	Upcoming exact South African retail grade with confirmed launch price	range-specific
Price Zar	570000 ZAR	469900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Announced launch price	range-specific
Starting Price	570000	469900
Starting Price Zar	570000	469900

Spec	All-New CX-5	C5 SHS
Warranty	5 Years/Unlimited km	5 Years / 150 000 km

In depth: how these cars differ

This All-New CX-5 and C5 SHS 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 C5 SHS 51.

Efficiency index: All-New CX-5 52 vs C5 SHS 82.

Safety-equipment index: All-New CX-5 98 vs C5 SHS 94.

Practicality index: All-New CX-5 66 vs C5 SHS 52.

Ownership-cover index: All-New CX-5 not separately scored vs C5 SHS 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

C5 SHS leads by 1 points

All-New CX-5 and C5 SHS are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 69 /100

Lead 1 points

Data 72% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

C5 SHS

72% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 51

Performance 51

Efficiency 82

Safety 94

Practicality 52

Leads by 1 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 All-New CX-5 +1 Efficiency C5 SHS +30 Safety All-New CX-5 +4 Practicality All-New CX-5 +14

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown

Evidence-index leader

C5 SHS

Performance 51/100

Efficiency 82/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 52/100

All-New CX-5

Performance 52/100

Efficiency 52/100

Safety 98/100

Practicality 66/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C5 SHS leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 68 pts for All-New CX-5

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C5 SHS 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 C5 SHS 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 Omoda C5 SHS

Mazda All-New CX-5

Omoda C5 SHS

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Omoda C5 SHS: the short answer

Five key differences

All-New CX-5 and C5 SHS image comparison

Mazda All-New CX-5

Omoda C5 SHS

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

All-New CX-5

C5 SHS

Which One's Right for You?

All-New CX-5

C5 SHS

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

Specification Evidence Index

C5 SHS leads by 1 points

C5 SHS

All-New CX-5

C5 SHS

All-New CX-5

What the evidence means

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