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 vs Nissan Navara Double Cab: the short answer
Navara Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-60 remains close.
Navara Double Cab starts ZAR 297,200 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Navara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Maximum Power
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
CX-602488 cc
Navara Double Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-6013.0 km/l
Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-60178.8 mm
Navara Double Cab221 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mazda CX-60
2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD
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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
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Navara Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Navara Double 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
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Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2023
1997
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
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.
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Double Cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
2023 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Double Cab
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
-
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Length
4745 mm
5260 mm
Width
1890 mm
1850 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
221 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
1161 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2023 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
3115 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
1003 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
6.7 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
-
Rear Legroom
990 mm
-
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
1509 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1560 mm
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Driver auto up/down
Keyless Entry
Smart
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing Wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
1509 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1560 mm
Automatic Headlamps
-
Automatic headlights with Follow Me Home
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power auto fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V cabin outlets and load-box outlet
Speed Limiter
-
Cruise Control
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
2
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
Not Available
Heads Up Display
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Power mirrors
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Not Available
Side Steps
-
Standard
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
Not Applicable
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
493 mm
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Start
-
Not Available
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Sonar
-
Standard
Source Model Column
-
navara-double-cab
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
100 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
201 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
69.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
222.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
4WD
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x4
4WD
Transmission Speeds
8
7
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Transfer Case
-
4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
-
Selectable 4WD
4WD Selector
-
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
13.9 km/l
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Airbags
7
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Alarm System
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Reverse camera and sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Intelligent Driver Alertness
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
High Beam Assist
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse camera and sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Reverse camera and sensors
Parking Sensor
-
Reverse camera and sensors
Rear View Camera
-
Reverse camera
Reverse Camera Type
-
Reverse camera
Reversing Camera
-
Reverse camera
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Seat Material
Black Leather
Black Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Electrically adjustable with lumbar
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
See Nissan South Africa Navara Double Cab colour selector
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Roof Rails
-
Chrome roof rails
Wing Mirror Type
-
Chrome door mirrors
Body Type
-
Pickup
Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Power mirrors
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Auto fold
Front Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
32.6 deg
Departure Angle
20 deg
26.5 deg
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
221 mm
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
221 mm
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
23.2 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
Front towing hook
4WD System Type
-
Selectable 4WD
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Ramp-over Angle
-
23.2 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
32.6 deg
Breakover Angle
-
23.2 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
-
23.2 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
26.5 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
255/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
18
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
Silver Metallic
18-inch alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
-
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
-
255/60 R18
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
5 link with coil spring
Front Track Width
-
1570 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1570 mm
Chassis Type
-
Ladder
Power Steering
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Chassis Material
-
Ladder
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
5 link with coil spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
5 link with coil spring
Suspension
-
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
6 years / 90,000 km
Service Interval
-
15000
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15 000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Intervals
-
15000
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Flagship
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
785700 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current listed price
Starting Price
902000
785700
Starting Price Zar
902000
785700
Spec
CX-60
Navara Double Cab
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years/Unlimited km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years/Unlimited km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Basic Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and Navara Double 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 Navara Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Navara Double Cab 58.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Navara Double Cab 93.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Navara Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Navara Double 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Navara Double Cab leads by 10 points
Navara Double Cab 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
Navara Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
90/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Double Cab 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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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.
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