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CX-5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Model Introduced Year
2017
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Second-generation KF-series Mazda CX-5, current outgoing South African range
Current South African EX-8 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Chassis cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size family SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1575 kg
2650 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Body Type Cab
-
Cab body
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Length
4575 mm
6620 mm
Width
1845 mm
2100 mm
Height
1680 mm
2355 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
3850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
100 l
Boot/Cargo Space
438 l
Not Applicable
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
7800 kg
Payload Capacity
490 kg
5150 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
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
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1340 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
ex-8-chassis-cab
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
base
Variant Role
-
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
3.9-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
3907 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
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
373 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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
182 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.3 sec
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
76.8 kW/tonne
38.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
135.2 Nm/tonne
140.8 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
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.624
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
5.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
4.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
6.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
100 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
56
100
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
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
5.5 km/l
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Airbags
6
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
AEB
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Seat Material
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
1451 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1391 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
with red stitching
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable w. memory (Driver) 6-Way Power adjustment (Passenger)
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable w. memory (Driver) 6-Way Power adjustment (Passenger)
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Cloth
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Chassis Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Infotainment System
Standard
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
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.
3
Headlights
Standard
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Led Headlights
Standard
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
Standard
Halogen
Headlight Type
Standard
Halogen
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Departure Angle
22.5 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
200 mm
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 155/80 R17
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19x7J
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 Years/Unlimited km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years/Unlimited km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Ownership Role
style-focused upper derivative
Base
Price Zar
688400 ZAR
581900 ZAR
Pricing Role
style-focused upper derivative
Current listed price
Starting Price
688400
581900
Starting Price Zar
688400
581900
Spec
CX-5
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5
Warranty Years
5 Years/Unlimited km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years/Unlimited km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-5 and EX-8 Chassis Cab 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 EX-8 Chassis Cab 58.
Efficiency index: CX-5 56 vs EX-8 Chassis Cab 32.
Safety-equipment index: CX-5 88 vs EX-8 Chassis Cab 94.
Practicality index: CX-5 61 vs EX-8 Chassis Cab 67.
Ownership-cover index: CX-5 not separately scored vs EX-8 Chassis Cab 65.
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
EX-8 Chassis Cab leads by 2 points
CX-5 and EX-8 Chassis Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
32/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
CX-5
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 63 pts for CX-5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, EX-8 Chassis Cab 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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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.
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