Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

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 Land Cruiser Prado in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,150,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: the short answer

CX-60 and Land Cruiser Prado are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

CX-60 starts ZAR 189,800 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Land Cruiser Prado from ZAR 980,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 Land Cruiser Prado
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm Land Cruiser Prado150 kW
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm Land Cruiser Prado500 Nm
Engine Size CX-602488 cc Land Cruiser Prado2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l Land Cruiser Prado12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm Land Cruiser Prado220 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
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Land Cruiser Prado

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Land Cruiser Prado

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-60 Land Cruiser Prado
Model Introduced Year 2023 1996
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades
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 redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2017
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active published
Segment Premium mid-size SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg 2250 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic
Spec CX-60 Land Cruiser Prado
Length 4745 mm 4840 mm
Width 1890 mm 1885 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 87 l
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 120 l
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 2250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 2990 kg
Payload Capacity 872 kg -
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m -
Front Legroom 1058 mm -
Rear Legroom 990 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and Land Cruiser Prado comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Land Cruiser Prado 76.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Land Cruiser Prado 49.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Land Cruiser Prado 98.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Land Cruiser Prado 68.

Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Land Cruiser Prado 40.

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 1 points

CX-60 and Land Cruiser Prado are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 1 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 1 points
69
#2

Land Cruiser Prado

92% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 40
Performance 76
Efficiency 49
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Ownership 40
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser Prado +17 Efficiency CX-60 +2 Safety Level Practicality Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CX-60

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

Land Cruiser Prado

Performance 76/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 40/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-60 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 69 pts for Land Cruiser Prado

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

CX-60 vs Land Cruiser Prado questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.