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.
T2 starts ZAR 790200 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · T2 from ZAR 569,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
CX-60
T2
Engine Power
141 kW
180 kW
Torque
261 Nm
375 Nm
Engine Size
2488 cc
1998 cc
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
178.8 mm
220 mm
Boot / Load Bay
477 l
580 l
Airbags
7
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1700-1934 kg
Seating Capacity
5
5
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Both CX-60 and T2 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
T2
+18 pts
Efficiency
CX-60
+8 pts
Safety
CX-60
+5 pts
Practicality
T2
+6 pts
Ownership
T2
+22 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CX-60
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner
T2
Strengths
More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
CX-60
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
T2
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
CX-60
T2
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current local listing
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
CX-60
T2
Ground Clearance
178.8 mm
220 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2800 mm
Length
4745 mm
4785 mm
Width
1890 mm
2006 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1880 mm
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1700-1934 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
2342 kg
2285 kg
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
477 l
580 l
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Turning Radius
5.85 m
-
Load Bed Length
477 l
580 l
Load Bed Width
-
-
Front Legroom
1058 mm
-
Rear Legroom
990 mm
-
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
1494 l
Number of Doors
5
-
Max Payload
872 kg
-
Boot Volume
477 l
580 l
Doors
5
-
Seats
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
70 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
2342 kg
2285 kg
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
178.8 mm
220 mm
Height Mm
1687.5 mm
1880 mm
Length Mm
4745 mm
4785 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
477 l
580 l
Loadbox Width Mm
-
-
Payload Kg
872 kg
-
Cargo Volume
477 l
580 l
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
1700-1934 kg
Turning Circle
5.85 m
-
Turning Circle M
5.85 m
-
Width Mm
1890 mm
2006 mm
Front Track Width
-
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1695 mm
Front Headroom
-
-
Rear Headroom
-
-
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3885 kg
Spec
CX-60
T2
Engine
2.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G
Turbocharged petrol
Engine Type
2.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G
Turbo petrol
Displacement
2488 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Power
141 kW
180 kW
Power @ RPM
6000
5500
Torque
261 Nm
375 Nm
Torque @ RPM
3000
1750-4000
Turbocharger
Naturally Aspirated
-
Top Speed
201 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
-
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
10.2:1
Cylinder Bore
89 mm
80.5 mm
Piston Stroke
100 mm
98.1 mm
Power
189 bhp
241 bhp
Cylinder Layout
Inline
-
Engine Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
-
Engine Type Config
2.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G
-
0–100 km/h
9.9 sec
-
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1998 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
2488 cc
1998 cc
Acceleration 0 100
9.9 sec
-
Engine Config
2.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G
-
Engine Cylinders
4
4
Engine Displacement Cc
2488 cc
1998 cc
Engine Power kW
141 kW
180 kW
Engine Torque Nm
261 Nm
375 Nm
Induction
Naturally Aspirated
-
Max Power kW
141 kW
180 kW
Max Torque Nm
261 Nm
375 Nm
Maximum Power
141 kW
180 kW
Maximum Torque
261 Nm
375 Nm
Power kW Rpm
6000
5500
Torque Nm Rpm
3000
1750-4000
Turbo Type
-
-
Valves per Cylinder
-
4
Fuel System
-
-
Engine Code
-
SQRF4J20
Fuel Grade Required
-
Petrol
Engine Valves
-
4
Spec
CX-60
T2
Transmission
8-Speed Auto
Automatic
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
4WD
Paddle Shifters
Standard
-
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
-
Number of Gears
8 km/h
7 km/h
Transmission Type
8-Speed Auto
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Auto
Automatic
4WD Hi Range
-
-
4WD Lo Range
-
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
-
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Auto
Automatic
Low Range
-
-
Axle Layout
AWD
4WD
Transmission Speeds
8 km/h
7 km/h
LSD Available
-
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
-
-
Differential Lock
-
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Clutch Type
-
-
4WD Engagement
-
-
4WD Selector
-
-
Front Differential Lock
-
-
Rear Differential Lock
-
-
Spec
CX-60
T2
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
10.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
-
Auto Start Stop
Standard
-
Average Fuel Consumption
7.7 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.7 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
7.7 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
AC Charging Power
-
-
Charging Port Type
-
-
Charging Time AC Full
-
-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
-
-
Charging Type
-
-
Combined Consumption
7.7 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
7.7 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
DC Charging Power
-
-
Fuel Economy Combined
7.7 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
58 l
70 l
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Low Range Ratio
-
-
Combined Driving Range
-
-
Electric Consumption
-
-
Range Real World Highway
-
-
Range Real World Mixed
-
-
Range Wltp
-
-
City Mileage
-
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
10.8 km/l
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
10.8 km/l
Spec
CX-60
T2
Airbags
7
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
-
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
-
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
-
Hill Hold
Standard
-
Passenger Airbag
Standard
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
-
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Knee Airbag
Standard
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
-
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
T2
Cruise Control
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
-
Auto Highbeam
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
-
-
Forward Collision Warning
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
T2
Seat Material
Black Leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
-
-
Ventilated Seats
-
-
Ambient Lighting
-
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
-
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
-
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
T2
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front & Rear
-
Keyless Entry
Smart
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
-
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
255/60 R19 full size
Valves Per Cylinder
-
1
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic kg
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
T2
Infotainment Screen
Standard
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
-
Touchscreen
12-inch
-
Spec
CX-60
T2
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Silver Metallic
Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Roof Rails
-
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
CX-60
T2
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
-
Departure Angle
20 deg
-
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Wading Depth
-
-
Locking Differential
-
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
AWD
4WD
Breakover Angle
-
-
Crawl Control
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
T2
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
255/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
255/60 R19 full size
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
19
Handbrake Type
Electronic
-
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
255/60 R19 full size
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Braked Kg
-
1600 kg
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
Silver Metallic
Alloy
Spec
CX-60
T2
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
CX-60
T2
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
210 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
CX-60
T2
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
South Africa market model
Price Source
https://www.mazda.co.za/specs-and-compare
https://jetour.co.za/models-t2/
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
flagship
Starting Price
902000
569900
Starting Price Zar
902000
569900
Spec
CX-60
T2
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Spec
CX-60
T2
Gear Shift Indicator
-
-
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
T2 leads by 6 points
Both CX-60 and T2 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
Ownership
77/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
55/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Jetour T2
wins with 74 pts
vs 68 pts for CX-60
In structured scoring, T2 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, CX-60 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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On our scoring the T2 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: CX-60 51 vs T2 43. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: CX-60 99, T2 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: CX-60 55, T2 77. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: CX-60 68, T2 74. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: CX-60 59, T2 77. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
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Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The T2 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The T2 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between CX-60 and T2 in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: CX-60 scores 59 vs 77.
Efficiency: CX-60 scores 51 vs 43.
Safety: CX-60 scores 99 vs 94.
Practicality: CX-60 scores 68 vs 74.
Ownership: CX-60 scores 55 vs 77.
Final structured scoring gives T2
the advantage in this comparison.
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