Mazda CX-60 vs Renault Trafic Panel Van

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.

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
Renault Trafic Panel Van in South Africa

Renault Trafic Panel Van

2.0L dCi Panel Van with Rear Camera and Touchscreen Pack Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 635,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs Renault Trafic Panel Van: the short answer

CX-60 and Trafic Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Trafic Panel Van starts ZAR 154,201 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Trafic Panel Van from ZAR 635,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 Trafic Panel Van
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm Trafic Panel Van125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm Trafic Panel Van380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size CX-602488 cc Trafic Panel Van2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l Trafic Panel Van13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm Trafic Panel Van160 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Renault Trafic Panel Van

2.0L dCi Panel Van with Rear Camera and Touchscreen Pack

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

CX-60

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Trafic Panel Van

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

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Trafic Panel Van

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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 Trafic Panel Van
Model Introduced Year 2023 2026
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture Current South Africa Trafic Panel Van 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 Panel Van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Premium mid-size SUV Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg 1646 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Panel Van
Spec CX-60 Trafic Panel Van
Length 4745 mm 5480 mm
Width 1890 mm 2283 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 1967 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 8900 l
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 1646 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 3070 kg
Payload Capacity 872 kg 1279 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m 6.59 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 990 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 160 mm
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Front Headroom - 1030 mm
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and Trafic Panel Van 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 Trafic Panel Van 62.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Trafic Panel Van 55.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Trafic Panel Van 90.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Trafic Panel Van 72.

Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Trafic Panel Van 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

CX-60 leads by 0 points

CX-60 and Trafic Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 81% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Leads by 0 points
70
#2

Trafic Panel Van

63% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 55
Performance 62
Efficiency 55
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Trafic Panel Van +3 Efficiency Trafic Panel Van +4 Safety CX-60 +8 Practicality Trafic Panel Van +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CX-60

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 68/100

Trafic Panel Van

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 55/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-60 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 70 pts for Trafic Panel Van

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, Trafic Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

CX-60 vs Trafic Panel Van questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.