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B40 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
CX-60
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
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Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Model Introduced Year
2021
2023
Generation
Current B40 Plus Honor Edition within the locally served first B40 Plus generation, using body-on-frame construction and an electronic part-time 4WD system.
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Facelift History
The B40 Plus launched in South Africa in October 2021. The current Honor Edition debuted locally in May 2025, adding electric seat adjustment and a sunroof to the City Hunter-based specification; BAIC now presents it as the sole current B40 Plus derivative.
Mazda introduced the CX-60 locally in 2023, added the six-cylinder Takumi in 2024 and revised suspension and drivetrain calibration for the 2025 update.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV
SUV
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Off-road SUV
Premium mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1470 kg
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Length
4630 mm
4745 mm
Width
1925 mm
1890 mm
Height
1871 mm
1687.5 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
2870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
58 l
Boot/Cargo Space
532 l
477 l
Kerb Weight
2110 kg
1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2535 kg
2342 kg
Payload Capacity
425 kg
872 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.85 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
-
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
990 mm
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Engine
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
13.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
100 mm
Maximum Power
165 kW @ 5500 rpm
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
261 Nm @ 3000 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
4WD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
201 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
9.9 sec
Quarter Mile
17.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
78.2 kW/tonne
95.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
180.1 Nm/tonne
177.6 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
B40 Plus
CX-60
Gearbox
8AT
8-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Electronic 4WD transfer case
-
Differential Lock
Rear electronic differential lock; Front optional electronic differential lock
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.181
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
-
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Electronic 4WD transfer case
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Optional electronic differential lock
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front and rear drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
-
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Claimed Mileage
9.0 km/l
13.0 km/l
City Mileage
7.6 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.6 km/l
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
58 l
Emission Standard
Euro IV
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
9.0 km/l
13.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
58
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Airbags
2
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Driver & Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Seat Material
Leather
Black Leather
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Monochrome
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
(40:20:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Approach Angle
37 deg
18.6 deg
Departure Angle
31 deg
20 deg
Wading Depth
600 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Snow, Sport, Comfort, Eco
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Locking Differential
Rear axle electronic differential lock
-
4WD System Type
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
-
Breakover Angle
23 deg
-
Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
178.8 mm
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Tyre Size
265/65 R17
235/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
20x7-1/2J
Tyre Type
All-Terrain
-
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Lightweight dual-tone alloy
Silver Metallic
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Five-link non-independent rear suspension
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Body-on-frame
-
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Service Interval
15000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Service Plan
4 years / 60000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Warranty Years
5 years / 120000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty
5 years / 120000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
180 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
92 RON or higher petrol
-
Spec
B40 Plus
CX-60
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
699500 ZAR
902000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
699500
902000
Starting Price Zar
699500
902000
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus and CX-60 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: B40 Plus 71 vs CX-60 59.
Efficiency index: B40 Plus 41 vs CX-60 51.
Safety-equipment index: B40 Plus 57 vs CX-60 98.
Practicality index: B40 Plus 67 vs CX-60 68.
Ownership-cover index: B40 Plus 62 vs CX-60 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.
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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
CX-60 leads by 9 points
CX-60 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B40 Plus remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
B40 Plus
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
57/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda CX-60
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 61 pts for B40 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, B40 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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