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.
Dashing starts ZAR 350,300 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Dashing from ZAR 439,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
230 Nm
Engine Size
2488 cc
1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.0 km/l
12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
178.8 mm
160 mm
Boot / Load Bay
477 l
977 l
Airbags
7
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
CX-60 and Dashing are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
CX-60
+14 pts
Efficiency
CX-60
+1 pts
Safety
CX-60
+7 pts
Practicality
Dashing
+9 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
CX-60
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Dashing
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Dashing
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Model Introduced Year
2023
Not Available
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current local listing
Facelift History
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
1530-1580 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Length
4745 mm
4590 mm
Width
1890 mm
1900 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1685 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
977 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
1888 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
-
Front Legroom
1058 mm
-
Rear Legroom
990 mm
-
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
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
40W
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
977 l
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Spare Wheel
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Non full-size
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1498 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
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
100 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
230 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
201 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Dashing
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
14.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro VI
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
58
57
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
12.8 km/l
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Airbags
7
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Seat Material
Black Leather
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
8 colours
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Infotainment System
Standard
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
12-inch
10.25-inch
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
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.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
160 mm
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
235/55R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Non full-size
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
19
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Non full-size
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multiple link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Multiple link independent suspension
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
185 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
top
Starting Price
902000
439900
Starting Price Zar
902000
439900
Spec
CX-60
Dashing
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
CX-60 leads by 4 points
CX-60 and Dashing are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
Dashing
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
77/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Mazda CX-60
leads the catalogue index with 70 pts
vs 66 pts for Dashing
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, CX-60 leads. However, Dashing may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This CX-60 and Dashing 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-60 59 vs Dashing 45.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Dashing 50.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Dashing 91.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Dashing 77.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Dashing not separately scored.
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