Mazda All-New CX-5 vs LDV G10+ Van

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Mazda All-New CX-5 in South Africa

Mazda All-New CX-5

2.5 Active Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Upcoming
ZAR 570,000 last listed
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
LDV G10+ Van in South Africa

LDV G10+ Van

G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed Automatic Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 565,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 118 kW 🔧 375 Nm ⛽ 11.49 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs LDV G10+ Van: the short answer

All-New CX-5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.

Recorded price context All-New CX-5: announced from ZAR 570,000 · G10+ Van: current from ZAR 565,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification All-New CX-5 G10+ Van
Maximum Power All-New CX-5132 kW @ 6000 rpm G10+ Van118 kW
Maximum Torque All-New CX-5240 Nm @ 4000 rpm G10+ Van375 Nm
Engine Size All-New CX-52488 cc G10+ Van1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy All-New CX-513.2 km/l G10+ Van11.49 km/l
Ground Clearance All-New CX-5205 mm G10+ VanNot Officially Disclosed

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

Evidence for LDV G10+ Van G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed Automatic

Source type: LDV South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

All-New CX-5

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

G10+ Van

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

All-New CX-5

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

G10+ Van

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec All-New CX-5 G10+ Van
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation Third-generation Mazda CX-5 for South Africa Current South African G10+ Van generation.
Facelift History All-new third-generation model; no facelift applies No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Two-seat medium panel van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status upcoming active
Segment Medium SUV Van
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle Van
Spec All-New CX-5 G10+ Van
Length 4690 mm 5168 mm
Width 1860 mm 1980 mm
Height 1695 mm 1928 mm
Wheelbase 2815 mm 3198 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 Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space 466 l 5200 l
Kerb Weight 1629 kg 2085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2190 kg 3000 kg
Payload Capacity 561 kg 915 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.0 m 5.9 m
Front Headroom 1007 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 1020 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1058 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 1012 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This All-New CX-5 and G10+ Van comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. 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 G10+ Van 61.

Efficiency index: All-New CX-5 52 vs G10+ Van 46.

Safety-equipment index: All-New CX-5 98 vs G10+ Van 50.

Practicality index: All-New CX-5 66 vs G10+ Van 63.

Ownership-cover index: All-New CX-5 not separately scored vs G10+ Van 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 12 points

All-New CX-5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.

Evidence leader 68 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 82% source coverage
68
#1 Evidence leader

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
Leads by 12 points
56
#2

G10+ Van

68% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 63 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 61
Efficiency 46
Safety 50
Practicality 63
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance G10+ Van +9 Efficiency All-New CX-5 +6 Safety All-New CX-5 +48 Practicality All-New CX-5 +3

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

All-New CX-5

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

G10+ Van

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 63/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda All-New CX-5 leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts vs 56 pts for G10+ Van

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, All-New CX-5 leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

All-New CX-5 vs G10+ Van questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.