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.
CX-60 and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
UNI-S starts ZAR 400,300 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
Five key differences
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Specification
CX-60
UNI-S
Maximum Power
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
CX-602488 cc
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-6013.0 km/l
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-60178.8 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mazda CX-60
2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
CX-60
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:General Use
UNI-S
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
UNI-S
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
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 South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Length
4745 mm
4539 mm
Width
1890 mm
1865 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
5.66 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
990 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
167 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front & Rear
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Smart
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
138 kW
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
300 Nm
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
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
201 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
3 selectable modes
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 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
UNI-S
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
DCT
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x4
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
7
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
-
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
58
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
14.49 km/l
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
-
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Forward Collision Warning
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Seat Material
Black Leather
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Microfiber leather
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Infotainment System
Standard
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
2
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
12-inch
12.8-inch
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
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.
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Fog Lamps
-
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
-
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
179 g/km
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
902000
469900
Starting Price Zar
902000
469900
Spec
CX-60
UNI-S
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and UNI-S 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 UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs UNI-S 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
CX-60 leads by 1 points
CX-60 and UNI-S 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
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda CX-60
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 69 pts for UNI-S
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, UNI-S may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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