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
Tiggo 8 Pro
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
Tiggo 8 Pro
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
Third-generation Mazda CX-5 for South Africa
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro range
Facelift History
All-new third-generation model; no facelift applies
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Medium SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1590 kg
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Length
4690 mm
4720 mm
Width
1860 mm
1860 mm
Height
1695 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
207 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
200 mm
207 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
466 l
117 l
Kerb Weight
1629 kg
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2190 kg
2142 kg
Payload Capacity
561 kg
552 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.0 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
1020 mm
985 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
1012 mm
945 mm
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.6-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
1600 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol injection
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
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
81.0 kW/tonne
91.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
147.3 Nm/tonne
182.4 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
Tiggo 8 Pro
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.624
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
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
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
56
51
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
Tiggo 8 Pro
Airbags
7
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Seat Material
Black Cloth
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
40:20:40
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power
Seat Trim
Black Cloth
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Keyless Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Manual
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Dual-Zone Automatic
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
739 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Infotainment System
Mazda Connect
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Standard
USB Ports
2 USB-C
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
12.9-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
12.9-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Aero Grey, Arctic White, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Navy Blue Mica, Polymetal Grey, Rhodium White, Soul Red Crystal
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Approach Angle
17.9 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23.3 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal, Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
16.8 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
207 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
207 mm
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tyre Size
225/65 R17
235/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary 155/80 R17
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17x7J
235/55 R18
Handbrake Type
Electronic Parking Brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
1582 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1604 mm
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km
172 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Year / 60 000 km
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Ownership Role
Upcoming exact South African retail grade with confirmed launch price
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
570000 ZAR
529900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Announced launch price
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
570000
529900
Starting Price Zar
570000
529900
Spec
All-New CX-5
Tiggo 8 Pro
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This All-New CX-5 and Tiggo 8 Pro 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 Tiggo 8 Pro 59.
Efficiency index: All-New CX-5 52 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 54.
Safety-equipment index: All-New CX-5 98 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 94.
Practicality index: All-New CX-5 66 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 58.
Ownership-cover index: All-New CX-5 not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 Pro 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 1 points
All-New CX-5 and Tiggo 8 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Tiggo 8 Pro +7
Efficiency
Tiggo 8 Pro +2
Safety
All-New CX-5 +4
Practicality
All-New CX-5 +8
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
Tiggo 8 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda All-New CX-5
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 67 pts for Tiggo 8 Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, All-New CX-5 leads. However, Tiggo 8 Pro 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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