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Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
CX-3 starts ZAR 135,000 cheaperCX-3 from ZAR 440,000 · eTruckmate from ZAR 575,000
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Specification
CX-3
eTruckmate
Maximum Power
CX-3115 kW @ 6000 rpm
eTruckmate60 kW
Maximum Torque
CX-3206 Nm @ 2800 rpm
eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed
Engine Size
CX-31998 cc
eTruckmateNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-315.9 km/l
eTruckmateNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
CX-3155 mm
eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed
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Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Model Introduced Year
2015
2024
Generation
Current first-generation DK-series Mazda CX-3
Compact electric single-cab commercial platform on a 2,600 mm wheelbase.
Facelift History
The CX-3 has received successive equipment and design updates since its 2015 debut; Carbon and Individual now sit together at the top of the South African range.
Current South African eTruckmate range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
2015
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Light truck
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact crossover
Battery-electric compact truck
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Length
4275 mm
4670 mm
Width
1765 mm
1590 mm
Height
1542 mm
1860 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
230 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1735 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
465 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
850 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1058 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
888 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Yes
Keyless Entry
Smart
Central locking
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1140 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
83.5 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
91.2 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 6000 rpm
60 kW
Maximum Torque
206 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
197 km/h
90 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
90.6 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
162.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
309 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
280 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
7 h
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
90 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.325
10.5
Number of Gears
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
18.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
48
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
15.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Airbags
6
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Seat Material
Black Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
1360 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1281 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Infotainment System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
8-Inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
8-Inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Black Metallic + Machining
-
Exterior Colour Options
Aero Grey, Snowflake White Pearl, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Polymetal Grey, Platinum Quartz and Soul Red Crystal are listed, with Carbon availability limited to selected finishes.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Roof Rails
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Departure Angle
25.7 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
-
Approach Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Tyre Size
215/50R18
175R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 185/60 R16
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
18 X 7.0 J
14-inch wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Manual
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Leaf spring
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Service Plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
Service plans available
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
551600 ZAR
575000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
551600
575000
Starting Price Zar
551600
575000
Spec
CX-3
eTruckmate
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
Battery and electric motor: 5 years / 200,000 km; balance: 3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
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