Toyota Coaster vs Mazda CX-60

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.

Toyota Coaster in South Africa

Toyota Coaster

2.8D GL 6AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,207,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 7.5 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

Toyota Coaster vs Mazda CX-60: the short answer

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

CX-60 starts ZAR 417,400 cheaper Coaster from ZAR 1,207,600 · CX-60 from ZAR 790,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Coaster CX-60
Maximum Power Coaster110 kW CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Coaster420 Nm CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Engine Size Coaster2755 cc CX-602488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Coaster7.5 km/l CX-6013.0 km/l
Ground Clearance Coaster180 mm CX-60178.8 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Toyota Coaster

2.8D GL 6AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Coaster

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

CX-60

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Coaster

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

CX-60

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Coaster CX-60
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2023
Generation Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. 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 Original current-generation version 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Midibus SUV
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment Bus Premium mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg 3670 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Type Bus SUV
Spec Coaster CX-60
Length 6990 mm 4745 mm
Width 2080 mm 1890 mm
Height 2635 mm 1687.5 mm
Wheelbase 3935 mm 2870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 178.8 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 l 58 l
Boot/Cargo Space 472 l 477 l
Kerb Weight 3670 kg 1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 5325 kg 2342 kg
Payload Capacity 1655 kg 872 kg
Towing Capacity 1400 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 23 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.5 m 5.85 m
Front Headroom 981 mm -
Rear Headroom 953 mm -
Front Legroom 1045 mm 1058 mm
Rear Legroom 896 mm 990 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Coaster 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: Coaster 64 vs CX-60 59.

Efficiency index: Coaster 38 vs CX-60 51.

Safety-equipment index: Coaster 88 vs CX-60 98.

Practicality index: Coaster 76 vs CX-60 68.

Ownership-cover index: Coaster 43 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

CX-60 leads by 6 points

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

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 81% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Leads by 6 points
64
#2

Coaster

71% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Efficiency 38
Performance 64
Efficiency 38
Safety 88
Practicality 76
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Coaster +5 Efficiency CX-60 +13 Safety CX-60 +10 Practicality Coaster +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CX-60

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

Coaster

Performance 64/100
Efficiency 38/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 76/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-60 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 64 pts for Coaster

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

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Coaster vs CX-60 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.