Mazda CX-5 vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

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
GWM Jolion Pro Limited in South Africa

GWM Jolion Pro Limited

1.5T Super Luxury Limited 7DCT Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 431,450 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-5 vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited: the short answer

CX-5 and Jolion Pro Limited are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Jolion Pro Limited starts ZAR 139,050 cheaper CX-5 from ZAR 570,500 · Jolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-5 Jolion Pro Limited
Maximum Power CX-5121 kW @ 6000 rpm Jolion Pro Limited105 kW
Maximum Torque CX-5213 Nm @ 4000 rpm Jolion Pro Limited210 Nm
Engine Size CX-51998 cc Jolion Pro Limited1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-514.5 km/l Jolion Pro Limited12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-5200 mm Jolion Pro Limited168 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

CX-5

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Jolion Pro Limited

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

CX-5

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Jolion Pro Limited

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-5 Jolion Pro Limited
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 Jolion Pro Limited 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 SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Mid-size family SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1575 kg 1376-1540 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec CX-5 Jolion Pro Limited
Length 4575 mm 4470 mm
Width 1845 mm 1898 mm
Height 1680 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 438 l 291 l
Kerb Weight 1575 kg 1465 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2065 kg 1870 kg
Payload Capacity 490 kg 405 kg
Towing Capacity 1000 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.95 m -
Front Legroom 1041 mm -
Rear Legroom 1007 mm -
Number of Rows - 2 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-5 and Jolion Pro Limited comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Jolion Pro Limited 45.

Efficiency index: CX-5 56 vs Jolion Pro Limited 51.

Safety-equipment index: CX-5 88 vs Jolion Pro Limited 90.

Practicality index: CX-5 61 vs Jolion Pro Limited 55.

Ownership-cover index: CX-5 not separately scored vs Jolion Pro Limited 94.

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

Jolion Pro Limited leads by 2 points

CX-5 and Jolion Pro Limited are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 65 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 86% source coverage
65
#1 Evidence leader

Jolion Pro Limited

86% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Ownership 94 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 51
Safety 90
Practicality 55
Ownership 94
Leads by 2 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 CX-5 +3 Efficiency CX-5 +5 Safety Jolion Pro Limited +2 Practicality CX-5 +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Jolion Pro Limited

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 55/100
Ownership 94/100

CX-5

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Jolion Pro Limited leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts vs 63 pts for CX-5

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion Pro Limited 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 Jolion Pro Limited questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.