Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

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
Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile in South Africa

Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

2.5D 16-seat MT Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 549,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 11 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile: the short answer

All-New CX-5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Hiace Ses'fikile.

Recorded price context All-New CX-5: announced from ZAR 570,000 · Hiace Ses'fikile: current from ZAR 549,300

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification All-New CX-5 Hiace Ses'fikile
Maximum Power All-New CX-5132 kW @ 6000 rpm Hiace Ses'fikile75 kW
Maximum Torque All-New CX-5240 Nm @ 4000 rpm Hiace Ses'fikile260 Nm
Engine Size All-New CX-52488 cc Hiace Ses'fikile2494 cc
Combined Fuel Economy All-New CX-513.2 km/l Hiace Ses'fikile11 km/l
Ground Clearance All-New CX-5205 mm Hiace Ses'fikile175 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

All-New CX-5

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

Hiace Ses'fikile

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

All-New CX-5

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

Hiace Ses'fikile

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec All-New CX-5 Hiace Ses'fikile
Model Introduced Year 2026 2019
Generation Third-generation Mazda CX-5 for South Africa H300 platform – purpose-built SA taxi configuration
Facelift History All-new third-generation model; no facelift applies Current generation launched 2019 with improved safety features
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2019
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status upcoming active
Segment Medium SUV Van
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle Van
Color Note - White
Dealer Stock Note - Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 2080 kg
Spec All-New CX-5 Hiace Ses'fikile
Length 4690 mm 5380 mm
Width 1860 mm 1880 mm
Height 1695 mm 2285 mm
Wheelbase 2815 mm 2985 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 205 mm 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 200 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 466 l 483 l
Kerb Weight 1629 kg 2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2190 kg 3500 kg
Payload Capacity 561 kg 1420 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 16 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.0 m 6.5 m
Front Headroom 1007 mm 998 mm
Rear Headroom 1020 mm 954 mm
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1045 mm
Rear Legroom 1012 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This All-New CX-5 and Hiace Ses'fikile 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 Hiace Ses'fikile 37.

Efficiency index: All-New CX-5 52 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 45.

Safety-equipment index: All-New CX-5 98 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 44.

Practicality index: All-New CX-5 66 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 80.

Ownership-cover index: All-New CX-5 not separately scored vs Hiace Ses'fikile 43.

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 18 points

All-New CX-5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Hiace Ses'fikile.

Evidence leader 68 /100
Lead 18 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 18 points
50
#2

Hiace Ses'fikile

84% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 80 Check Performance 37
Performance 37
Efficiency 45
Safety 44
Practicality 80
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance All-New CX-5 +15 Efficiency All-New CX-5 +7 Safety All-New CX-5 +54 Practicality Hiace Ses'fikile +14

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

Hiace Ses'fikile

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 44/100
Practicality 80/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda All-New CX-5 leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts vs 50 pts for Hiace Ses'fikile

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

All-New CX-5 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 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.