Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

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.

Mazda CX-60 in South Africa

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 902,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 141 kW 🔧 261 Nm ⛽ 13.0 km/l
VS
Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile in South Africa

Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

2.5D 16-seat MT Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 549,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 11 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile: the short answer

CX-60 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Hiace Ses'fikile.

Hiace Ses'fikile starts ZAR 240,900 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Hiace Ses'fikile from ZAR 549,300

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 Hiace Ses'fikile
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm Hiace Ses'fikile75 kW
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm Hiace Ses'fikile260 Nm
Engine Size CX-602488 cc Hiace Ses'fikile2494 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l Hiace Ses'fikile11 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm Hiace Ses'fikile175 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence 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 Performance Published Efficiency

Hiace Ses'fikile

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

Hiace Ses'fikile

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-60 Hiace Ses'fikile
Model Introduced Year 2023 2019
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture H300 platform – purpose-built SA taxi configuration
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. Current generation launched 2019 with improved safety features
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2019
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Premium mid-size SUV Van
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg 2080 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Color Note - White
Dealer Stock Note - Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec CX-60 Hiace Ses'fikile
Length 4745 mm 5380 mm
Width 1890 mm 1880 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 2285 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 2985 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 175 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 483 l
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 3500 kg
Payload Capacity 872 kg 1420 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 16 seats
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m 6.5 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1045 mm
Rear Legroom 990 mm 890 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 125 mm
Number of Rows - 3 rows
Front Headroom - 998 mm
Rear Headroom - 954 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and Hiace Ses'fikile 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 Hiace Ses'fikile 37.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 45.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 44.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 80.

Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Hiace Ses'fikile 43.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

CX-60 leads by 20 points

CX-60 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Hiace Ses'fikile.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 20 points
Data 81% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Leads by 20 points
50
#2

Hiace Ses'fikile

84% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 80 Check Performance 37
Performance 37
Efficiency 45
Safety 44
Practicality 80
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CX-60 +22 Efficiency CX-60 +6 Safety CX-60 +54 Practicality Hiace Ses'fikile +12

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CX-60

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 68/100

Hiace Ses'fikile

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 44/100
Practicality 80/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-60 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 50 pts for Hiace Ses'fikile

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, Hiace Ses'fikile may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

CX-60 vs Hiace Ses'fikile questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

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.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

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.