Mazda CX-60 vs Chery Tiggo 9 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

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD Petrol Automatic

ZAR 902,000 ex-showroom

⚡ 141 kW 🔧 261 Nm ⛽ 13.0 km/l

Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV

PHEV Vanguard AWD Plug-In Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 989,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 455 kW 🔧 920 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tiggo 9 PHEV

⛽ Fuel Economy Tiggo 9 PHEV

🛡 Safety CX-60

📦 Practicality Tiggo 9 PHEV

🔑 Ownership Tiggo 9 PHEV

CX-60 starts ZAR 839900 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Tiggo 9 PHEV from ZAR 839,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Engine Power	141 kW	455 kW
Torque	261 Nm	920 Nm
Engine Size	2488 cc	1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage	13.0 km/l	16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance	178.8 mm	183 mm
Boot / Load Bay	477 l	448 l
Airbags	7	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	1470 kg	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Warranty	5 Years/Unlimited km	7 Year / 200 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Tiggo 9 PHEV holds a noticeable edge over CX-60, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 9 PHEV +39 pts

Efficiency Tiggo 9 PHEV +21 pts

Safety CX-60 +5 pts

Practicality Tiggo 9 PHEV +9 pts

Ownership Tiggo 9 PHEV +14 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

CX-60

Strengths

Stronger safety package

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: General Use

🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 9 PHEV

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less comprehensive safety features

Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

Tiggo 9 PHEV

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
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	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Model Introduced Year	2023	2026
Generation	First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture	Current South Africa Tiggo 9 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
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Ground Clearance	178.8 mm	183 mm
Wheelbase	2870 mm	2800 mm
Length	4745 mm	4810 mm
Width	1890 mm	1925 mm
Height	1687.5 mm	1741 mm
Kerb Weight	1470 kg	-
Gross Vehicle Weight	2342 kg	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space	477 l	448 l
Towing Capacity	1500 kg	-
Turning Radius	5.85 m	-
Load Bed Length	477 l	448 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	2065 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	872 kg	-
Boot Volume	477 l	448 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	7
Fuel Tank Capacity	58 l	70 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	2342 kg	-
Ground Clearance Max	178.8 mm	183 mm
Ground Clearance Min	178.8 mm	183 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	178.8 mm	183 mm
Height Mm	1687.5 mm	1741 mm
Length Mm	4745 mm	4810 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	477 l	448 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	872 kg	-
Cargo Volume	477 l	448 l
Tare Mass Kg	1470 kg	-
Turning Circle	5.85 m	-
Turning Circle M	5.85 m	-
Width Mm	1890 mm	1925 mm
Front Track Width	-	-
Rear Track Width	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Engine	2.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G	1.5T plug-in hybrid
Engine Type	2.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G	1.5T plug-in hybrid
Displacement	2488 cc	1.5 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Power	141 kW	455 kW
Power @ RPM	6000	5500
Torque	261 Nm	920 Nm
Torque @ RPM	3000	1750-4000
Turbocharger	Naturally Aspirated	Standard
Top Speed	201 km/h	-
0-100 km/h	9.9 sec	-
Compression Ratio	13.0:1	-
Cylinder Bore	89 mm	-
Piston Stroke	100 mm	-
Power	189 bhp	610.2 bhp
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Engine Type Config	2.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G	1.5T plug-in hybrid
0–100 km/h	9.9 sec	-
Engine Displacement	2488 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	2488 cc	1.5 cc
Acceleration 0 100	9.9 sec	-
Engine Config	2.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G	1.5T plug-in hybrid
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Displacement Cc	2488 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Power kW	141 kW	455 kW
Engine Torque Nm	261 Nm	920 Nm
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Max Power kW	141 kW	455 kW
Max Torque Nm	261 Nm	920 Nm
Maximum Power	141 kW	455 kW
Maximum Torque	261 Nm	920 Nm
Power kW Rpm	6000	5500
Torque Nm Rpm	3000	1750-4000
Turbo Type	-	Single turbo
Valves per Cylinder	-	16
Fuel System	-	Petrol injection
Engine Code	-	-
Fuel Grade Required	-	Petrol
Engine Valves	-	16

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Transmission	8-Speed Auto	Automatic
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Drivetrain Layout	Front-engine, all-wheel drive	AWD
Paddle Shifters	Standard	Standard
Final Drive Ratio	4.181	-
Number of Gears	8 km/h	Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type	8-Speed Auto	Automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	8-Speed Auto	Automatic
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard	Standard
Gearbox Type	8-Speed Auto	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	AWD	AWD
Transmission Speeds	8 km/h	Hybrid DHT
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Clutch Type	-	Automatic clutch
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Rear Differential Lock	-	-

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Claimed Mileage	13.0 km/l	16.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	58 l	70 l
Emission Standard	Euro stage IV	Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	Standard	Standard
Average Fuel Consumption	7.7 l/100km	6.2 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	7.7 l/100km	6.2 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	7.7 l/100km	6.2 l/100km
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	AC/DC
Combined Consumption	7.7 l/100km	6.2 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	7.7 l/100km	6.2 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	7.7 l/100km	6.2 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	58 l	70 l
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	1400
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	1400 km
Range Wltp	-	160 km
City Mileage	-	-
Highway Mileage	-	-
Real-world Mileage	13.0 km/l	16.1 km/l

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 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
Side Airbags	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 9 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	-	-
Auto Highbeam	Standard	Standard
Auto Wipers	Standard	Standard
Drive Modes	Off-road, Sport, Towing	Eco / Normal / Sport
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	-	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	-	Standard

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Seat Material	Black Leather	Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats	-	Standard
Ventilated Seats	-	Standard
Ambient Lighting	-	Standard
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 9 PHEV
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
AC Type	Dual-zone climate control	Automatic
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Electric
Seatbelt Reminder	Front & Rear	Standard
Service Plan	5 Years/Unlimited km	5 Year / 75 000 km
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Valves Per Cylinder	-	4

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Infotainment Screen	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 9 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 9 PHEV
Approach Angle	18.6 deg	-
Departure Angle	20 deg	-
Terrain Modes	Off-road, Sport, Towing	Standard
Wading Depth	-	-
Locking Differential	-	-
4WD System Type	AWD	AWD
Breakover Angle	-	-

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Tyre Size	235/50 R20	20-inch alloy
Front Brake Type	Ventilated disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated disc	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Temporary spare T155/90 D18	-
Wheel Rim Size	20x7-1/2J	20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type	Electronic	Electronic parking brake

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Front Suspension	Double wishbone	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Multi-link

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
CO2 Emissions	180 g/km	33 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement	-	Petrol

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Ownership Role	flagship equipment and comfort derivative	flagship or capability-focused
Price Source	https://www.mazda.co.za/specs-and-compare	Official model page price card
Price Zar	902000 ZAR	989900 ZAR
Pricing Role	flagship equipment and comfort derivative	flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price	902000	839900
Starting Price Zar	902000	839900

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Warranty	5 Years/Unlimited km	7 Year / 200 000 km

Spec	CX-60	Tiggo 9 PHEV
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Standard

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Tiggo 9 PHEV leads by 16 points

Tiggo 9 PHEV holds a noticeable edge over CX-60, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 84 /100

Lead 16 points

Data 74% confidence

#1 Winner

Tiggo 9 PHEV

74% data confidence 4 strong categories

Best at Performance 98 Check Ownership 69

Performance 98

Efficiency 72

Safety 94

Practicality 77

Ownership 69

Leads by 16 points

CX-60

94% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 51

Performance 59

Efficiency 51

Safety 99

Practicality 68

Ownership 55

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Tiggo 9 PHEV +39 Efficiency Tiggo 9 PHEV +21 Safety CX-60 +5 Practicality Tiggo 9 PHEV +9 Ownership Tiggo 9 PHEV +14

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Tiggo 9 PHEV

Performance 98/100

Efficiency 72/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 77/100

Ownership 69/100

CX-60

Performance 59/100

Efficiency 51/100

Safety 99/100

Practicality 68/100

Ownership 55/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV wins with 84 pts vs 68 pts for CX-60

In structured scoring, Tiggo 9 PHEV 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 Tiggo 9 PHEV 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 Tiggo 9 PHEV 72. 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, Tiggo 9 PHEV 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, Tiggo 9 PHEV 69. 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, Tiggo 9 PHEV 77. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: CX-60 59, Tiggo 9 PHEV 98. 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 Tiggo 9 PHEV edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tiggo 9 PHEV 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 Tiggo 9 PHEV in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: CX-60 scores 59 vs 98.

Efficiency: CX-60 scores 51 vs 72.

Safety: CX-60 scores 99 vs 94.

Practicality: CX-60 scores 68 vs 77.

Ownership: CX-60 scores 55 vs 69.

Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 9 PHEV the advantage in this comparison.

Mazda CX-60 vs Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV

Mazda CX-60

Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

CX-60

Tiggo 9 PHEV

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

Tiggo 9 PHEV

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Tiggo 9 PHEV leads by 16 points

Tiggo 9 PHEV

CX-60

Tiggo 9 PHEV

CX-60

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down