Mazda All-New CX-5 vs KIA K2500

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
KIA K2500 in South Africa

KIA K2500

2.5TD Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 460,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 70 kW 🔧 225 Nm ⛽ 9.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs KIA K2500: the short answer

All-New CX-5 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2500.

Recorded price context All-New CX-5: announced from ZAR 570,000 · K2500: current from ZAR 424,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification All-New CX-5 K2500
Maximum Power All-New CX-5132 kW @ 6000 rpm K250070 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque All-New CX-5240 Nm @ 4000 rpm K2500225 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size All-New CX-52488 cc K25002498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy All-New CX-513.2 km/l K25009.5 km/l
Ground Clearance All-New CX-5205 mm K2500195 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

K2500

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

K2500

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec All-New CX-5 K2500
Model Introduced Year 2026 2000
Generation Third-generation Mazda CX-5 for South Africa Long-running commercial truck; second generation with D4BH engine
Facelift History All-new third-generation model; no facelift applies Updated periodically; current specification ongoing production
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Original current-generation version
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 (standard fleet specification)
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1980 kg
Spec All-New CX-5 K2500
Length 4690 mm 5160 mm
Width 1860 mm 1900 mm
Height 1695 mm 2120 mm
Wheelbase 2815 mm 2890 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 205 mm 195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 200 mm 145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 466 l 3000 l
Kerb Weight 1629 kg 1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2190 kg 3500 kg
Payload Capacity 561 kg 1000 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1400 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.0 m 12.5 m
Front Headroom 1007 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 1020 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 1012 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This All-New CX-5 and K2500 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 K2500 41.

Efficiency index: All-New CX-5 52 vs K2500 40.

Safety-equipment index: All-New CX-5 98 vs K2500 0.

Practicality index: All-New CX-5 66 vs K2500 71.

Ownership-cover index: All-New CX-5 not separately scored vs K2500 49.

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 28 points

All-New CX-5 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2500.

Evidence leader 68 /100
Lead 28 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 28 points
40
#2

K2500

84% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 71 Check Safety 0
Performance 41
Efficiency 40
Safety 0
Practicality 71
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance All-New CX-5 +11 Efficiency All-New CX-5 +12 Safety All-New CX-5 +98 Practicality K2500 +5

Large 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

K2500

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 40/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 71/100
Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda All-New CX-5 leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts vs 40 pts for K2500

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, All-New CX-5 leads. However, K2500 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

All-New CX-5 vs K2500 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.