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CX-60
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 PHEV range
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.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2026
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
1907 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Length
4745 mm
4725 mm
Width
1890 mm
1860 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
494 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1907 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
2430 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
523 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
5.6 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
945 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
190 mm
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Front Headroom
-
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
-
985 mm
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
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
1930 l
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol 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
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
230 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
FWD
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Gearbox Type
Automatic
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
FWD
Transmission Speeds
8
Hybrid DHT
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
16.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
58
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
1200 km
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
19.2 km/l
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Airbags
7
Multiple 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
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
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
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
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Seat Material
Black Leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Power
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Leatherette / leather
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Infotainment System
Standard
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
12-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
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.
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
170 mm
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
30 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
729900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
902000
729900
Starting Price Zar
902000
729900
Spec
CX-60
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and Tiggo 8 PHEV 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 Tiggo 8 PHEV 56.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 81.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 70.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 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.
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
Tiggo 8 PHEV leads by 4 points
CX-60 and Tiggo 8 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
81/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
70/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 PHEV 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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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.
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