Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

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 Hilux Xtra Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 842,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab: the short answer

Hilux Xtra Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-60 remains close.

Hilux Xtra Cab starts ZAR 283,900 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Hilux Xtra Cab from ZAR 506,300

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 Hilux Xtra Cab
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm Hilux Xtra Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm Hilux Xtra Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Engine Size CX-602488 cc Hilux Xtra Cab2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l Hilux Xtra Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm Hilux Xtra Cab312 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT

Hagalu editorial rating
4.5/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

CX-60

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Hilux Xtra Cab

  • 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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-60 Hilux Xtra Cab
Model Introduced Year 2023 2026
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture Ninth-generation Hilux Xtra Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
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 ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current South African specification
Body Style SUV Pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Premium mid-size SUV Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec CX-60 Hilux Xtra Cab
Length 4745 mm 5320 mm
Width 1890 mm 1855 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 312 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 1336.7 l
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 2900 kg
Payload Capacity 872 kg 820 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m 6.3 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 990 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 185 mm
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Front Headroom - 1000 mm
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and Hilux Xtra Cab 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 Hilux Xtra Cab 74.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 52.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 98.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 81.

Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Hilux Xtra Cab 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.

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

Hilux Xtra Cab leads by 8 points

Hilux Xtra Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-60 remains close.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 82% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

82% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 74
Efficiency 52
Safety 98
Practicality 81
Leads by 8 points
70
#2

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hilux Xtra Cab +15 Efficiency Hilux Xtra Cab +1 Safety Level Practicality Hilux Xtra Cab +13

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 81/100

CX-60

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 70 pts for CX-60

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

CX-60 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 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.