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.
Destinator starts ZAR 300,210 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Destinator from ZAR 489,990
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Engine Size
2488 cc
1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.0 km/l
13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
178.8 mm
214 mm
Boot / Load Bay
477 l
152 l
Airbags
7
6
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / unlimited km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
CX-60 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Destinator remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
CX-60
+8 pts
Efficiency
Destinator
+3 pts
Safety
CX-60
+25 pts
Practicality
CX-60
+5 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
CX-60
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Destinator
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-60
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Destinator
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
First-generation Destinator
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.
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
Medium seven-seat SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Length
4745 mm
4680 mm
Width
1890 mm
1840 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1780 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
214 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
152 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
2090 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
590 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
5.4 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
620 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Front Headroom
-
890 mm
Rear Headroom
-
850 mm
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Smart
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4B40
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1499 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
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
11.0:1
Bore
89 mm
75 mm
Stroke
100 mm
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 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
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
201 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
80 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
166.7 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
Destinator
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
6.386
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
1
LSD Available
-
No
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
No
Clutch Type
-
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
No
Rear Differential Lock
-
No
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
11.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
16 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
625
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
647 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
581 km
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
13.9 km/l
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
-
No
Forward Collision Warning
-
No
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Seat Material
Black Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Infotainment System
Standard
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
8-inch
USB Ports
2
Front, second and third row
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
12-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
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.
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Roof Rails
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
21 deg
Departure Angle
20 deg
25.5 deg
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
20.8 deg
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
225/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric parking brake
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
172 g/km
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
569990 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
902000
569990
Starting Price Zar
902000
569990
Spec
CX-60
Destinator
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / unlimited km
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 10 points
CX-60 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Destinator remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
Destinator
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Mazda CX-60
leads the catalogue index with 70 pts
vs 60 pts for Destinator
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, CX-60 leads. However, Destinator may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This CX-60 and Destinator 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 Destinator 51.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Destinator 54.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Destinator 73.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Destinator 63.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Destinator not separately scored.
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