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.
Everest has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-60 remains close.
CX-60 starts ZAR 34,800 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Everest from ZAR 825,000
Five key differences
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Specification
CX-60
Everest
Maximum Power
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Everest184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Everest600 Nm
Engine Size
CX-602488 cc
Everest2993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-6013.0 km/l
Everest11.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-60178.8 mm
Everest226 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
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CX-60
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Everest
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
CX-60
Everest
Model Introduced Year
2023
2022
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current-generation Ford Everest
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.
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
2450 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Spec
CX-60
Everest
Length
4745 mm
4914 mm
Width
1890 mm
1923 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1842 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
226 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
259 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
680 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
5.9 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
912 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
170 mm
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Front Headroom
-
972 mm
Rear Headroom
-
953 mm
Spec
CX-60
Everest
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Yes
Keyless Entry
Smart
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
everest
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Sub Frame
-
Ladder Frame
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Everest
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2993 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
24
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
16.0:1
Bore
89 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
100 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
600 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
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
201 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
8.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
75.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
244.9 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-60
Everest
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
4WD
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.7
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x4
Front and rear driven axles
Transmission Speeds
8
10
Engine Position
-
Front longitudinal
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Two-speed electronic transfer case
Differential Lock
-
Yes
Clutch Type
-
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
4WD Engagement
-
Electronic shift-on-the-fly
4WD Selector
-
Electronic 4WD selector
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
-
No
Rear Differential Lock
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
Everest
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
11.8 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
80 l
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
58
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
13.0 km/l
11.8 km/l
Spec
CX-60
Everest
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
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
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Yes
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
Everest
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
Everest
Seat Material
Black Leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
Not Applicable
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 adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Power adjustment
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
Interior Colours
-
5
Spec
CX-60
Everest
Infotainment System
Standard
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
12
Touchscreen
12-inch
12
Infotainment Screen Size
12-inch
12
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
CX-60
Everest
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED daytime running lights
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.
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
This CX-60 and Everest 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 Everest 88.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Everest 52.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Everest 92.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Everest 77.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Everest 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
Everest leads by 9 points
Everest 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
Everest
Performance
88/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
77/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Everest
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest 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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