Mazda CX-60 vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

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
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door in South Africa

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 489,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 130 Nm ⛽ 14.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door: the short answer

CX-60 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jimny 5-Door remains close.

Jimny 5-Door starts ZAR 350,300 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Jimny 5-Door from ZAR 439,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 Jimny 5-Door
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm Jimny 5-Door75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm Jimny 5-Door130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size CX-602488 cc Jimny 5-Door1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l Jimny 5-Door14.9 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm Jimny 5-Door210 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
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Jimny 5-Door

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

Jimny 5-Door

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-60 Jimny 5-Door
Model Introduced Year 2023 2025
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture Fourth-generation Jimny five-door — JB74W. Uses identical powertrain, ladder-frame chassis, AllGrip Pro 4x4 system, and suspension geometry as the JB74 two-door. Body extended 360mm longer with full rear doors and a longer wheelbase
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. Two-door Jimny (JB74) returned to SA market in 2021 after a nine-year absence. Five-door variant (JB74W) launched globally in 2023 and introduced in South Africa in 2025 as a distinct model — not a trim level of the two-door.
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2025
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 1170 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - Kinetic Yellow, Bluish Black Pearl, Solid White, Granite Grey Metallic, Chili Red, Brisk Blue Metallic
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT
Spec CX-60 Jimny 5-Door
Length 4745 mm 3965 mm
Width 1890 mm 1645 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 2590 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 211 l
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 1215 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 1545 kg
Payload Capacity 872 kg 330 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1300 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m 5.7 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 900 mm
Rear Legroom 990 mm 600 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 990 mm
Rear Headroom - 910 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and Jimny 5-Door 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 Jimny 5-Door 29.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Jimny 5-Door 57.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Jimny 5-Door 90.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Jimny 5-Door 49.

Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Jimny 5-Door 71.

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 12 points

CX-60 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jimny 5-Door remains close.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 12 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 12 points
58
#2

Jimny 5-Door

95% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Performance 29
Performance 29
Efficiency 57
Safety 90
Practicality 49
Ownership 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CX-60 +30 Efficiency Jimny 5-Door +6 Safety CX-60 +8 Practicality CX-60 +19

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

Jimny 5-Door

Performance 29/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 49/100
Ownership 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-60 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 58 pts for Jimny 5-Door

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, Jimny 5-Door may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

CX-60 vs Jimny 5-Door 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.