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Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Model Introduced Year
2025
2023
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
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
Coupé SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Premium mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1470 kg
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Length
4308 mm
4745 mm
Width
1810 mm
1890 mm
Height
1635 mm
1687.5 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
58 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
477 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
2342 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
872 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.85 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
910 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
990 mm
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Engine
1.2-litre 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
1199 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
3
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
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 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
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
201 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
95.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 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
Curvv
CX-60
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
4.181
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
DCT
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
7
8
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
13.0 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
58 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
13.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
58
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
-
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
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
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Driver & Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Standard
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
-
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Black Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
(40:20:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Black Leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
1504 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1441 mm
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All Doors
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature 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
Curvv
CX-60
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
5
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
USB Ports
Standard
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
12-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
12-inch
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
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
Curvv
CX-60
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
18.6 deg
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
20 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
-
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
178.8 mm
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
235/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
20x7-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Electronic
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Multi-link
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
180 g/km
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
902000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
449900
902000
Starting Price Zar
449900
902000
Spec
Curvv
CX-60
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv 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: Curvv 39 vs CX-60 59.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs CX-60 51.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs CX-60 98.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs CX-60 68.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv 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 8 points
CX-60 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Curvv 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
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda CX-60
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, Curvv may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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