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.
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Which One's Right for You?
All-New CX-5
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Third-generation Mazda CX-5 for South Africa
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History
All-new third-generation model; no facelift applies
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Medium SUV
Passenger vehicle
Vehicle Type
Passenger Vehicle
SUV
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Length
4690 mm
4380 mm
Width
1860 mm
1795 mm
Height
1695 mm
1609 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
200 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
466 l
330 l
Kerb Weight
1629 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2190 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
561 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
6.0 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1007 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
1020 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1058 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
1012 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
100 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
132 kW @ 6000 rpm
128 kW
Maximum Torque
240 Nm @ 4000 rpm
290 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
187 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
7.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
81.0 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
147.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.624
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Torque Converter Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
15.38 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
15.38 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
56
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and Rear
Front seats
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and Rear
Front seats
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Seat Material
Black Cloth
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
40:20:40
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
6-way adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Black Cloth
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Automatic
Climate control
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Smart Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Dual-Zone Automatic
Climate control
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Infotainment System
Mazda Connect
14.6-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2 USB-C
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
12.9-inch
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Touchscreen
12.9-inch
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Aero Grey, Arctic White, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Navy Blue Mica, Polymetal Grey, Rhodium White, Soul Red Crystal
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Approach Angle
17.9 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
23.3 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
16.8 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Tyre Size
225/65 R17
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary 155/80 R17
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
17x7J
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic Parking Brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 50,000 km
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Ownership Role
Upcoming exact South African retail grade with confirmed launch price
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Price Zar
570000 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Announced launch price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
570000
429900
Starting Price Zar
570000
429900
Spec
All-New CX-5
Coolray
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This All-New CX-5 and Coolray 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 Coolray 60.
Efficiency index: All-New CX-5 52 vs Coolray 61.
Safety-equipment index: All-New CX-5 98 vs Coolray 90.
Practicality index: All-New CX-5 66 vs Coolray 46.
Ownership-cover index: All-New CX-5 not separately scored vs Coolray 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
All-New CX-5 leads by 4 points
All-New CX-5 and Coolray are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
All-New CX-5
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
66/100
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
46/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda All-New CX-5
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 64 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, All-New CX-5 leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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