Leapmotor C10 REEV vs Mazda CX-60

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.

Leapmotor C10 REEV in South Africa

Leapmotor C10 REEV

Design Plug-in Hybrid Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 158 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 17.0 km/l
VS
Mazda CX-60 in South Africa

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 902,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 141 kW 🔧 261 Nm ⛽ 13.0 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Leapmotor C10 REEV vs Mazda CX-60: the short answer

C10 REEV and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

C10 REEV starts ZAR 30,300 cheaper C10 REEV from ZAR 759,900 · CX-60 from ZAR 790,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C10 REEV CX-60
Maximum Power C10 REEV158 kW CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque C10 REEV320 Nm CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Engine Size C10 REEV1500 cc CX-602488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C10 REEV17.0 km/l CX-6013.0 km/l
Ground Clearance C10 REEV180 mm CX-60178.8 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

C10 REEV

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

CX-60

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?

C10 REEV

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

CX-60

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C10 REEV CX-60
Model Introduced Year 2025 2023
Generation First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Facelift History The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model. 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 SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active Active
Segment D-segment family SUV Premium mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1980 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec C10 REEV CX-60
Length 4739 mm 4745 mm
Width 1900 mm 1890 mm
Height 1680 mm 1687.5 mm
Wheelbase 2825 mm 2870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 178.8 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 160 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 58 l
Boot/Cargo Space 400 l 477 l
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2425 kg 2342 kg
Payload Capacity 445 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 5.6 m 5.85 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm -
Rear Headroom 985 mm -
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1058 mm
Rear Legroom 950 mm 990 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C10 REEV and CX-60 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: C10 REEV 65 vs CX-60 59.

Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs CX-60 51.

Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs CX-60 98.

Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs CX-60 68.

Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV not separately scored 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.

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

C10 REEV leads by 4 points

C10 REEV and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 83% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

C10 REEV

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Practicality 59
Performance 65
Efficiency 75
Safety 99
Practicality 59
Leads by 4 points
70
#2

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C10 REEV +6 Efficiency C10 REEV +24 Safety C10 REEV +1 Practicality CX-60 +9

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C10 REEV

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 59/100

CX-60

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 68/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Leapmotor C10 REEV leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 70 pts for CX-60

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV leads. However, CX-60 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

C10 REEV vs CX-60 questions

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.