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Decision summary
Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab: the short answer
Hilux Xtra Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over CX-5.
Hilux Xtra Cab starts ZAR 64,200 cheaperCX-5 from ZAR 570,500 · Hilux Xtra Cab from ZAR 506,300
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CX-5
Hilux Xtra Cab
Maximum Power
CX-5121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Hilux Xtra Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-5213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Hilux Xtra Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Engine Size
CX-51998 cc
Hilux Xtra Cab2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-514.5 km/l
Hilux Xtra Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-5200 mm
Hilux Xtra Cab312 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Mazda CX-5
2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CX-5
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
Hilux Xtra Cab
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-5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Hilux Xtra Cab
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-5
Hilux Xtra Cab
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
Second-generation KF-series Mazda CX-5, current outgoing South African range
Ninth-generation Hilux Xtra Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
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.
All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification
Body Style
SUV
Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size family SUV
Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1575 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
CX-5
Hilux Xtra Cab
Length
4575 mm
5320 mm
Width
1845 mm
1855 mm
Height
1680 mm
1860 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
312 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
438 l
1336.7 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
2900 kg
Payload Capacity
490 kg
820 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.95 m
6.3 m
Front Legroom
1041 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
1007 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
185 mm
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-5
Hilux Xtra Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Smart entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1340 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-5
Hilux Xtra Cab
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
1GD-FTV
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
2755 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
15.6:1
Bore
83.5 mm
92 mm
Stroke
91.2 mm
103.6 mm
Maximum Power
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
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
182 km/h
176 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.3 sec
10.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
76.8 kW/tonne
72.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
135.2 Nm/tonne
240.4 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
Hilux Xtra Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, 4WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Two-speed transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.624
3.909:1
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
Part-Time 4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Part-time selectable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Electronic rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
6
6
LSD Available
-
Standard
Clutch Type
-
Torque converter lock-up
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
CX-5
Hilux Xtra Cab
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 2 without OBD
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
56
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1056
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
849 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
792 km
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
13.2 km/l
Spec
CX-5
Hilux Xtra Cab
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Front
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front ELR pretensioners and force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Front
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Applicable
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
AEB
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
CX-5
Hilux Xtra Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
All-speed adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
CX-5
Hilux Xtra Cab
Seat Material
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
1451 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1391 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
with red stitching
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable w. memory (Driver) 6-Way Power adjustment (Passenger)
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable w. memory (Driver) 6-Way Power adjustment (Passenger)
Manual
Seat Trim
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Leather
Spec
CX-5
Hilux Xtra Cab
Infotainment System
Standard
12.3-inch Toyota Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
8 speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.3-inch digital cluster
USB Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
CX-5
Hilux Xtra Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
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.
Commercial, fleet, agricultural and leisure pickup
Price Zar
688400 ZAR
842200 ZAR
Pricing Role
style-focused upper derivative
Flagship
Starting Price
688400
842200
Starting Price Zar
688400
842200
Spec
CX-5
Hilux Xtra Cab
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-5 and Hilux Xtra 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 Hilux Xtra Cab 74.
Efficiency index: CX-5 56 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 52.
Safety-equipment index: CX-5 88 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 98.
Practicality index: CX-5 61 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 81.
Ownership-cover index: CX-5 not separately scored vs Hilux Xtra Cab 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
Hilux Xtra Cab leads by 15 points
Hilux Xtra Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over CX-5.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux Xtra Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
81/100
CX-5
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Xtra Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 63 pts for CX-5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Xtra Cab leads. However, CX-5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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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