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CX-60
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
GX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
CX-60
GX
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Third-generation Lexus GX 550 body-on-frame luxury SUV
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.
All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades
Facelift Launched Since
2023
All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
2475-2515 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
CX-60
GX
Length
4745 mm
5015 mm
Width
1890 mm
2000 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1870 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
1063 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
3110 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
6 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
-
Rear Legroom
990 mm
-
Spec
CX-60
GX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone,Nano
Power Windows
Front & Rear
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Smart
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Moonroof,Tilt & Slide
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard Power + Hatch
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone,Nano
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone,Nano
Spec
CX-60
GX
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
3.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
3500 cc
Cylinders
4
6
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
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
85.5 mm
Stroke
100 mm
100 mm
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
260 kW
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
650 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
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard,,
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard Rear door
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
TCS
-
Standard,,
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
CX-60
GX
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Standard
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Standard
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
GX
Seat Material
Black Leather
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard Front only
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
3 Spoke/ Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
60:40 - Tumble
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Synthetic Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 - Tumble
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 8
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
CX-60
GX
Infotainment System
Standard
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
-
Android Auto
Standard
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
Standard 10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard TFT
USB Ports
2
Standard 6PCs
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Touchscreen
12-inch
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
12-inch
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Audio Speakers
12
Standard 10
Audio System
-
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 6PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
GX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
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.
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Titanium, Terrane Khaki, Titanium Carbide Gray, White Quartz
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
GX
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
27.0 deg
Departure Angle
20 deg
22.0 deg
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Standard
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
220 mm
Locking Differential
-
Rear
4WD System Type
-
Full-time four-wheel drive
Approach Angle Deg
-
27.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22.0 deg
Crawl Control
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
GX
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
F:265-70 R18 Aluminum / R:265-70 R18 Aluminum
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Full 265-70 R18 Aluminum
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
18
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric
Spec
CX-60
GX
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double Wishbone -
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Four Link with Coil Spring -
Front Track Width
-
1687 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1688 mm
Spec
CX-60
GX
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
279 g/km
Spec
CX-60
GX
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
CX-60
GX
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
1856600 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Top
Starting Price
902000
1856600
Starting Price Zar
902000
1856600
Spec
CX-60
GX
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
7 years / 100,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and GX 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 GX 96.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs GX 34.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs GX 93.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs GX 88.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs GX 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
GX leads by 11 points
GX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-60 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GX
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
34/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
88/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus GX
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GX 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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