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petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished 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
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CX-60
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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
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
One-touch with anti-pinch
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1375 l
1148 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Engine
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
158 kW
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
171 km/h
201 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
9.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
95.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
177.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
28.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
65 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Gearbox
Single-speed electric reduction gear
8-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
9.07:1
4.181
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
No
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
-
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Claimed Mileage
17.0 km/l
13.0 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
58 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic range-extender generator management
Standard
Real-world Mileage
17.0 km/l
13.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
58
Combined Driving Range
970
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
19.8 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
820 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
900 km
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Airbags
7
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
Yes
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
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
Yes - front seats
Driver & Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
No
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
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
Yes
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
No
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
-
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Seat Material
Silicone leather
Black Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
(40:20:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Seat Trim
Silicone leather
Black Leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
1504 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1441 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Infotainment System
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Standard
USB Ports
4
2
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
12-inch
Over-the-air Updates
Standard
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
12-inch
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
-
Roof Rails
Standard
-
Exterior Colour Options
Canopy Grey, Glazed Green, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, Metallic Black
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
Standard
Panoramic
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Silver Metallic
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
18.6 deg
Departure Angle
24.0 deg
20 deg
Wading Depth
400 mm
-
Terrain Modes
No
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
-
Breakover Angle
17.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
178.8 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
235/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
20x7-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
CO2 Emissions
7 g/km
180 g/km
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Ownership Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
902000 ZAR
Pricing Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
799900
902000
Starting Price Zar
799900
902000
Spec
C10 REEV
CX-60
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
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.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView 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 indexLeapmotor 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.
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