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.
Terron 9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-60 remains close.
Terron 9 starts ZAR 10,300 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Terron 9 from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
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Specification
CX-60
Terron 9
Maximum Power
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Terron 9163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Terron 9520 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
CX-602488 cc
Terron 92498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-6013.0 km/l
Terron 912.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-60178.8 mm
Terron 9220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Mazda CX-60
2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CX-60
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Terron 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Terron 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current South African Terron 9 generation.
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.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Length
4745 mm
5500 mm
Width
1890 mm
1997 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1874 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
3300 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
1344 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
860 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
1065 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
965 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
-
1010 mm
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.5L turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SC25R
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2498 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
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
15.5:1
Bore
89 mm
92 mm
Stroke
100 mm
94 mm
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
520 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
201 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.1 sec
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
66.80 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
213.11 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
Terron 9
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x4
Four-wheel drive
Transmission Speeds
8
8
LSD Available
-
Electronic traction management
Transfer Case
-
Dual-range 4WD
Differential Lock
-
Rear
Clutch Type
-
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
4WD Engagement
-
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
10.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1012.66
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
879.12 km
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
12.66 km/l
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Airbags
7
7
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Yes
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Seat Material
Black Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Electric
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Leather
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Infotainment System
Standard
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.3
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
12.3
Touchscreen
12-inch
12.3
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Alloy Wheel Design
Silver Metallic
-
Exterior Colour Options
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
29 deg
Departure Angle
20 deg
25 deg
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Snow; Mud; Sand
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
550 mm
Locking Differential
-
Standard
4WD System Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
22 deg
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
275/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
208 g/km
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
849900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current go-live price
Starting Price
902000
849900
Starting Price Zar
902000
849900
Spec
CX-60
Terron 9
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and Terron 9 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 Terron 9 76.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Terron 9 50.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Terron 9 99.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Terron 9 88.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Terron 9 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
Terron 9 leads by 10 points
Terron 9 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
Terron 9
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
88/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV Terron 9
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Terron 9 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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