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Mazda CX-60 vs Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35: the short answer
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-60 remains close.
CX-60 starts ZAR 421,710 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 from ZAR 1,211,910
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Specification
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Maximum Power
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35450 Nm
Engine Size
CX-602488 cc
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT352999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-6013.0 km/l
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT3511.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-60178.8 mm
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35266 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Mazda CX-60
2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Mazda introduced the CX-60 locally in 2023, added the six-cylinder Takumi in 2024 and revised suspension and drivetrain calibration for the 2025 update.
MY26 mid-cycle facelift announced 3 June 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2023
June 2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
MY26
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
Extreme-terrain lifestyle pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
2160 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
5780 kg
Model Code
-
M260RY7
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Length
4745 mm
5333 mm
Width
1890 mm
2040 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
3125 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
266 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
1000 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
2880 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
660 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
6.25 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
700 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
220 mm
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Front Headroom
-
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
-
900 mm
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
1,495 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1,530 mm
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic dual-zone
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and rear; driver one-touch with jam protection
Keyless Entry
Smart
Passive Entry Start System and walk-away auto lock
Push Button Start
Standard
Passive Entry Start System
Wireless Charging
Standard
AT35 wireless charging pad
Sunroof
Panoramic
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No; assisted tailgate lift
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic dual-zone
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
1495 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1530 mm
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Side Steps
-
Arctic Trucks extended-profile side steps
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
490 mm
Mudflaps
-
Arctic Trucks mud flaps
Tailgate Lift Assistance
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4JJ3
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2999 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
16.3:1
Bore
89 mm
95.4 mm
Stroke
100 mm
104.9 mm
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
450 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
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
201 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Rough Terrain Mode, 2H, 4H and 4L
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
220 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-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
3.727 front and rear
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic floor shifter with AT35 badge
Drivetrain
AWD
4x4
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.482
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x4
4x4
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
No
Transfer Case
-
High and low range
Differential Lock
-
Rear
Clutch Type
-
Torque converter automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
4WD Engagement
-
Shift on the fly up to 100 km/h
4WD Selector
-
Standard
Front Differential Lock
-
No
Gear Ratio 1st
-
3.600
Gear Ratio 2nd
-
2.090
Gear Ratio 3rd
-
1.488
Gear Ratio 4th
-
1.000
Gear Ratio 5th
-
0.687
Gear Ratio 6th
-
0.580
Gear Ratio Reverse
-
3.732
Rear Differential Lock
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
11.8 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
9.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
13.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
76 litres l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
14.5 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
76
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
13.0 km/l
11.8 km/l
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Airbags
7
Front, front side, curtain, driver knee and far-side airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard with top tether
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Transponder immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Driver, front passenger and rear passengers
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
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
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Driver, front passenger and rear passengers
Side Airbags
Standard
Front-seat side airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Driver
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Child-proof rear door locks
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Far Side Airbag
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Cruise Control
Standard
Intelligent adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Automatic rain-sensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
-
No
Driver Monitoring
-
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Front Camera
-
Standard
Emergency Lane Keeping
-
Standard
Lane Departure Prevention
-
Standard
Pedal Misapplication Mitigation
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Braking
-
Standard below 10 km/h in reverse
Rear Radar
-
Standard
Traffic Jam Assist
-
Standard; operates from 0-60 km/h
Turn Assist
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Seat Material
Black Leather
Partial leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Rear bench split cushion 60:40
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
8-way power with powered lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Black partial leather with AT35-branded headrests
Rear Ventilation Duct
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Infotainment System
Standard
9-inch touchscreen with AM/FM, Bluetooth, phone mirroring, Wi-Fi and hands-free phone
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Audio streaming and hands-free phone
Number of Speakers
12
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
7-inch configurable Multi Information Display
USB Ports
2
Front device-link USB and rear charge port
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
9-inch
Touchscreen
12-inch
9-inch
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED with integrated turn indicators
Alloy Wheel Design
Silver Metallic
-
Exterior Colour Options
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Splash White, Mercury Silver, Red Spinel, Biarritz Blue, Islay Grey, and Onyx Black
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
No
Fog Lamps
-
Front LED and rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Rear Overhang Mm
-
1318 mm
Wheel Arch Extensions
-
Arctic Trucks flared extensions
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
33 degrees deg
Departure Angle
20 deg
23 degrees deg
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
MY26 Rough Terrain Mode
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
266 mm
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
266 mm
Wading Depth
-
865 mm
Locking Differential
-
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
-
Selectable four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
-
34 degrees deg
Lift Kit
-
Arctic Trucks dedicated lift kit
Rough Terrain Mode
-
Standard; available in 2H, 4H and 4L and with rear diff lock engaged
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
35x12.5 R17 BFGoodrich all-terrain
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
18x7.5J-33 alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
17x10-inch Arctic Trucks black alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Manual lever
Multi Collision Brake
-
Standard
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Puncture Repair Kit
-
ResQ
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
High-mounting suspension with Bilstein off-road damper
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Overslung leaf spring with Bilstein off-road damper
5 years / 90,000 km per AT35 booklet and June 2026 release; confirm against conflicting MY26 V-Cross brochure
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Extreme-terrain, overland and remote-route double cab
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
1211910 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Factory-built flagship of the South African D-Max range
Starting Price
902000
1211910
Starting Price Zar
902000
1211910
Spec
CX-60
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 120,000 km with roadside assistance
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 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-60 59 vs D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 75.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 47.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 94.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 88.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 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
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 leads by 8 points
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-60 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
88/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexIsuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 leads. However, CX-60 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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