A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
CX-5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2017
Not Available
Generation
Second-generation KF-series Mazda CX-5, current outgoing South African range
Current local listing
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Mid-size family SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1575 kg
1362 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Length
4575 mm
-
Width
1845 mm
-
Height
1680 mm
-
Wheelbase
2700 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
201 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
438 l
-
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
-
Payload Capacity
490 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.95 m
-
Front Legroom
1041 mm
-
Rear Legroom
1007 mm
-
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
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
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 Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.6
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
81 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
200 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
59.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
135.2 Nm/tonne
146.8 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
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
15.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
17.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
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
15.2 km/l
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Traction Control
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
AEB
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Rear sonar
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
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
Rear sonar
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
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
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Seat Material
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Infotainment System
Standard
9-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
10
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
USB2 plus rear 15W charge
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
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.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
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
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
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
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
3 years / 55 000 km
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Ownership Role
style-focused upper derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
688400 ZAR
296999 ZAR
Pricing Role
style-focused upper derivative
base
Starting Price
688400
296999
Starting Price Zar
688400
296999
Spec
CX-5
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-5 and XUV 3XO Xprez 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 XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 35.
Efficiency index: CX-5 56 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 60.
Safety-equipment index: CX-5 88 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 27.
Practicality index: CX-5 61 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 50.
Ownership-cover index: CX-5 not separately scored vs XUV 3XO Xprez 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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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
CX-5 leads by 21 points
CX-5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CX-5
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
61/100
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
27/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda CX-5
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 42 pts for XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-5 leads. However, XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 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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