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Decision summary
Geely Coolray vs Mazda CX-60: the short answer
Coolray and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Coolray starts ZAR 420,300 cheaperCoolray from ZAR 369,900 · CX-60 from ZAR 790,200
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coolray
CX-60
Maximum Power
Coolray128 kW
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Coolray290 Nm
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Engine Size
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
CX-602488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coolray15.38 km/l
CX-6013.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
Coolray180 mm
CX-60178.8 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Geely Coolray
Vertex
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Coolray
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
CX-60
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
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
Not Applicable
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Premium mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1470 kg
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Length
4380 mm
4745 mm
Width
1795 mm
1890 mm
Height
1609 mm
1687.5 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
58 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
477 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2342 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
872 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.85 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
990 mm
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
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
Not Officially Disclosed
2488 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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
128 kW
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
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
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
201 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
9.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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
Coolray
CX-60
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.181
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
-
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
13.0 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
58 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
13.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
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
Coolray
CX-60
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
-
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
-
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Driver & Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
-
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
-
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Black Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
(40:20:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Black Leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
1504 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1441 mm
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Climate Control
Climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Smart
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1148 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
12-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
12-inch
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Silver Metallic
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
18.6 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
-
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
178.8 mm
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
235/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
20x7-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
180 g/km
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Ownership Role
top
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
902000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
429900
902000
Starting Price Zar
429900
902000
Spec
Coolray
CX-60
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray 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: Coolray 60 vs CX-60 59.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs CX-60 51.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs CX-60 98.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs CX-60 68.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray 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.
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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 3 points
Coolray 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
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda CX-60
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 67 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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