Mazda CX-60 vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV

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
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV

PHEV Apex Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: the short answer

CX-60 and Tiggo 8 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tiggo 8 PHEV starts ZAR 60,300 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Tiggo 8 PHEV from ZAR 729,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 Tiggo 8 PHEV
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm Tiggo 8 PHEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm Tiggo 8 PHEV230 Nm
Engine Size CX-602488 cc Tiggo 8 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l Tiggo 8 PHEV19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm Tiggo 8 PHEV170 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

CX-60

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

Tiggo 8 PHEV

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

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

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.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 69% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

Tiggo 8 PHEV

69% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 56
Performance 56
Efficiency 81
Safety 94
Practicality 70
Leads by 4 points
70
#2

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CX-60 +3 Efficiency Tiggo 8 PHEV +30 Safety CX-60 +4 Practicality Tiggo 8 PHEV +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View 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 index Chery 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.

CX-60 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 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.