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.
Mazda CX-3 vs Changan Hunter Diesel: the short answer
Hunter Diesel has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-3 remains close.
CX-3 starts ZAR 9,900 cheaperCX-3 from ZAR 440,000 · Hunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900
Five key differences
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Specification
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Maximum Power
CX-3115 kW @ 6000 rpm
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Maximum Torque
CX-3206 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Engine Size
CX-31998 cc
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-315.9 km/l
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-3155 mm
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CX-3
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CX-3
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Model Introduced Year
2015
2025
Generation
Current first-generation DK-series Mazda CX-3
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
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.
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Facelift Launched Since
2015
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact crossover
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Length
4275 mm
5330 mm
Width
1765 mm
1930 mm
Height
1542 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
226 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
230 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1735 kg
3080 kg
Payload Capacity
465 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
850 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
13 m
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
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual climate control
Power Windows
Front & Rear
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Smart
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
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
Manual climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
D20TCID
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
91.2 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 6000 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
206 Nm @ 2800 rpm
350 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
197 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
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 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
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.325
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
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
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
6
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
18.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
48
80
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
10.99 km/l
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
All seating rows
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
All seating rows
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
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
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
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
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
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
Hunter Diesel
Seat Material
Black Leather
Leather
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)
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
6-way electric with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Leather
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Infotainment System
Standard
10-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
7
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
4.2-inch driver information display
USB Ports
2
3
Infotainment Screen
8-Inch
10-inch
Touchscreen
8-Inch
10-inch
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
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.
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
-
Front
Roof Rails
-
Yes
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Departure Angle
25.7 deg
27 deg
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
4WD
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
-
Approach Angle
-
28 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Tyre Size
215/50R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 185/60 R16
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18 X 7.0 J
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Mechanical parking brake
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Leaf spring
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
239 g/km
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Service Plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
551600 ZAR
569900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
551600
569900
Starting Price Zar
551600
569900
Spec
CX-3
Hunter Diesel
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-3 and Hunter Diesel 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: CX-3 47 vs Hunter Diesel 62.
Efficiency index: CX-3 61 vs Hunter Diesel 45.
Safety-equipment index: CX-3 84 vs Hunter Diesel 88.
Practicality index: CX-3 48 vs Hunter Diesel 75.
Ownership-cover index: CX-3 not separately scored vs Hunter Diesel 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
Hunter Diesel leads by 9 points
Hunter Diesel has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-3 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
CX-3
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Hunter Diesel
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 60 pts for CX-3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hunter Diesel leads. However, CX-3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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