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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.
E2 starts ZAR 230,600 cheaperCX-5 from ZAR 570,500 · E2 from ZAR 339,900
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Specification
CX-5
E2
Maximum Power
CX-5121 kW @ 6000 rpm
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
CX-5213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Size
CX-51998 cc
E2Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-514.5 km/l
E2Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
CX-5200 mm
E2161 mm
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Mazda CX-5
2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CX-5
E2
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
Second-generation KF-series Mazda CX-5, current outgoing South African range
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
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 applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size family SUV
Passenger vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1575 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
CX-5
E2
Length
4575 mm
4135 mm
Width
1845 mm
1805 mm
Height
1680 mm
1580 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
161 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
438 l
375 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1300 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
490 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.95 m
Not Officially Disclosed
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
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-5
E2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Smart
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1340 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-5
E2
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Electric motor
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
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
182 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.3 sec
11.5 sec
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
76.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
135.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
39.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
325 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
25 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-5
E2
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-motor, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.624
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
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-5
E2
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Not Officially Disclosed
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
56
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
15.2
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-5
E2
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Rear seats
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Electronic anti-theft system
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Electronic anti-theft system
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Mechanical rear child safety locks
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
AEB
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
CX-5
E2
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
-
Yes
Spec
CX-5
E2
Seat Material
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
1451 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1391 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
with red stitching
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable w. memory (Driver) 6-Way Power adjustment (Passenger)
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable w. memory (Driver) 6-Way Power adjustment (Passenger)
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-5
E2
Infotainment System
Standard
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
10
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
8.8-inch LCD
USB Ports
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
CX-5
E2
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Black Metallic
-
Exterior Colour Options
Current paint selection depends on edition and remaining dealer allocation as the next-generation CX-5 approaches local launch.
Comet Gray, Aurora Green, Moon White, Nebula Beige, Star Silver
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-5
E2
Departure Angle
22.5 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
200 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
-
Approach Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-5
E2
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 155/80 R17
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
19x7J
16-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-5
E2
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-5
E2
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-5
E2
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
CX-5
E2
Ownership Role
style-focused upper derivative
top
Price Zar
688400 ZAR
389900 ZAR
Pricing Role
style-focused upper derivative
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
688400
389900
Starting Price Zar
688400
389900
Spec
CX-5
E2
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
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