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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Curvv
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
Curvv
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Third-generation Mazda CX-5 for South Africa
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Facelift History
All-new third-generation model; no facelift applies
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Coupé SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
Active
Segment
Medium SUV
Mid-size coupé SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Vehicle
Passenger Car
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Length
4690 mm
4308 mm
Width
1860 mm
1810 mm
Height
1695 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2560 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
208 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
200 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
466 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1629 kg
1378 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2190 kg
1788 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
5.35 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
1020 mm
910 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
1012 mm
880 mm
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
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
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
240 Nm @ 4000 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
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
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Sport
Eco, City, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
81.0 kW/tonne
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
147.3 Nm/tonne
123.4 Nm/tonne
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
Curvv
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.624
4.21
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Dual-clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Wet dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electronic DCA selector
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
DCT
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
7
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
56
44
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
iTPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Seat Material
Black Cloth
Leatherette Seats
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
40:20:40
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Seat Trim
Black Cloth
Leatherette Seats
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Automatic
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Power Windows
Front and Rear
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Smart Keyless Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Electric Tailgate
Manual
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Dual-Zone Automatic
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Infotainment System
Mazda Connect
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
5
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
USB Ports
2 USB-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.9-inch
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
12.9-inch
10.25-inch
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Connected LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Aero Grey, Arctic White, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Navy Blue Mica, Polymetal Grey, Rhodium White, Soul Red Crystal
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Approach Angle
17.9 deg
25.4 deg
Departure Angle
23.3 deg
29.3 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
450 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal, Sport
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
16.8 deg
25.8 deg
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Tyre Size
225/65 R17
215/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Front Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Rear Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary 155/80 R17
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Wheel Rim Size
17x7J
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic Parking Brake
Manual handbrake
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km
145 g/km
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
3 years / 45,000 km
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Ownership Role
Upcoming exact South African retail grade with confirmed launch price
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
570000 ZAR
449900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Announced launch price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
570000
449900
Starting Price Zar
570000
449900
Spec
All-New CX-5
Curvv
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This All-New CX-5 and Curvv 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 Curvv 39.
Efficiency index: All-New CX-5 52 vs Curvv 63.
Safety-equipment index: All-New CX-5 98 vs Curvv 86.
Practicality index: All-New CX-5 66 vs Curvv 61.
Ownership-cover index: All-New CX-5 not separately scored vs Curvv 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 6 points
All-New CX-5 and Curvv 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
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda All-New CX-5
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, All-New CX-5 leads. However, Curvv 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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