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2.0L dCi Panel Van with Rear Camera and Touchscreen PackDiesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 635,999ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW🔧 380 Nm⛽ 13.9 km/l
＋Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Mazda CX-5 vs Renault Trafic Panel Van: the short answer
CX-5 and Trafic Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
CX-5 starts ZAR 65,499 cheaperCX-5 from ZAR 570,500 · Trafic Panel Van from ZAR 635,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Maximum Power
CX-5121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Trafic Panel Van125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-5213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Trafic Panel Van380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
CX-51998 cc
Trafic Panel Van2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-514.5 km/l
Trafic Panel Van13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-5200 mm
Trafic Panel Van160 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
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
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
Trafic Panel Van
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
Trafic Panel Van
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
Trafic Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
Second-generation KF-series Mazda CX-5, current outgoing South African range
Current South Africa Trafic Panel Van range
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.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size family SUV
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
1575 kg
1646 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Panel Van
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Length
4575 mm
5480 mm
Width
1845 mm
2283 mm
Height
1680 mm
1967 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
438 l
8900 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1646 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
490 kg
1279 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.95 m
6.59 m
Front Legroom
1041 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
1007 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
160 mm
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Front Headroom
-
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Available
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1340 l
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-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
2000 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 diesel injection
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
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
380 Nm @ 1500 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
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
182 km/h
193 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
76.8 kW/tonne
75.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
135.2 Nm/tonne
230.9 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
Trafic Panel Van
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
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
Not Available
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
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
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Available
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Available
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
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
13.9 km/l
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Airbags
6
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Applicable
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
AEB
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
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
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
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
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Seat Material
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
1451 mm
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
1391 mm
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
with red stitching
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable w. memory (Driver) 6-Way Power adjustment (Passenger)
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable w. memory (Driver) 6-Way Power adjustment (Passenger)
Manual
Seat Trim
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Fabric
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Infotainment System
Standard
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
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.
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Departure Angle
22.5 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
160 mm
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
215/65 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 155/80 R17
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19x7J
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam axle
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km
188 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 year / 90 000 km
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Ownership Role
style-focused upper derivative
commercial utility
Price Zar
688400 ZAR
635999 ZAR
Pricing Role
style-focused upper derivative
commercial utility
Starting Price
688400
635999
Starting Price Zar
688400
635999
Spec
CX-5
Trafic Panel Van
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-5 and Trafic Panel Van 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 Trafic Panel Van 62.
Efficiency index: CX-5 56 vs Trafic Panel Van 55.
Safety-equipment index: CX-5 88 vs Trafic Panel Van 90.
Practicality index: CX-5 61 vs Trafic Panel Van 72.
Ownership-cover index: CX-5 not separately scored vs Trafic Panel Van 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Trafic Panel Van leads by 7 points
CX-5 and Trafic Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Trafic Panel Van +14
Efficiency
CX-5 +1
Safety
Trafic Panel Van +2
Practicality
Trafic Panel Van +11
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Trafic Panel Van
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
CX-5
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Trafic Panel Van
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 63 pts for CX-5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Trafic Panel Van 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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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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