Mazda CX-5 vs Changan Deepal S07

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-5 in South Africa

Mazda CX-5

2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 688,400 ex-showroom
⚡ 121 kW 🔧 213 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
VS
Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-5 vs Changan Deepal S07: the short answer

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-5 remains close.

CX-5 starts ZAR 425,400 cheaper CX-5 from ZAR 570,500 · Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-5 Deepal S07
Maximum Power CX-5121 kW @ 6000 rpm Deepal S07160 kW
Maximum Torque CX-5213 Nm @ 4000 rpm Deepal S07320 Nm
Engine Size CX-51998 cc Deepal S07Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy CX-514.5 km/l Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ground Clearance CX-5200 mm Deepal S07165 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

CX-5

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

CX-5

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-5 Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year 2017 2025
Generation Second-generation KF-series Mazda CX-5, current outgoing South African range First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History The second generation arrived in 2017 and received a substantial update from 2021. An all-new replacement is scheduled to reach South Africa on 1 August 2026, while this current range remains on sale. No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since 2017 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style SUV Coupe SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Mid-size family SUV Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1575 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger car
Spec CX-5 Deepal S07
Length 4575 mm 4750 mm
Width 1845 mm 1930 mm
Height 1680 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 438 l 445 l
Kerb Weight 1575 kg 2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2065 kg 2490 kg
Payload Capacity 490 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1000 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.95 m 5.75 m
Front Legroom 1041 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 1007 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

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-5 and Deepal S07 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-5 48 vs Deepal S07 65.

Efficiency index: CX-5 56 vs Deepal S07 90.

Safety-equipment index: CX-5 88 vs Deepal S07 92.

Practicality index: CX-5 61 vs Deepal S07 66.

Ownership-cover index: CX-5 not separately scored vs Deepal S07 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

Deepal S07 leads by 14 points

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-5 remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 14 points
63
#2

CX-5

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 48
Performance 48
Efficiency 56
Safety 88
Practicality 61
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Deepal S07 +17 Efficiency Deepal S07 +34 Safety Deepal S07 +4 Practicality Deepal S07 +5

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

CX-5

Performance 48/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 61/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 63 pts for CX-5

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, CX-5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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CX-5 vs Deepal S07 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.