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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
UX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
UX
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
CX-60
UX
Model Introduced Year
2023
2019
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
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.
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
1585 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
CX-60
UX
Length
4745 mm
4495 mm
Width
1890 mm
1840 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
268 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
525 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
5.2 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
-
Rear Legroom
990 mm
-
Spec
CX-60
UX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Front & Rear
-
Keyless Entry
Smart
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
-
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone
Spec
CX-60
UX
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
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
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
188 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
e-CVT
Top Speed
201 km/h
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Standard 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
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-60
UX
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
ECVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
FWD
Paddle Shifters
Standard
-
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
-
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
ECVT
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
ECVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
FWD
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
UX
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
19.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
27.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
43 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
43
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
UX
Airbags
7
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
TCS
-
Standard,,
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
CX-60
UX
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Standard
EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Standard
EMV// With guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
UX
Seat Material
Black Leather
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
3 Spoke/ Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
-
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Synthetic Leather
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
CX-60
UX
Infotainment System
Standard
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
Standard 13
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
USB Ports
2
Standard 4PCs
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Touchscreen
12-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
12-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers
12
Standard 13
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 4PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
UX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
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.
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Standard LED
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
UX
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
-
Departure Angle
20 deg
-
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
-
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
160 mm
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
UX
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
Run Flat
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Solid
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
-
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
Run Flat
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric
Spec
CX-60
UX
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Wishbone - Trailing
Front Track Width
-
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1550 mm
Spec
CX-60
UX
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
96 g/km
Spec
CX-60
UX
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 160,000km
Spec
CX-60
UX
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Base
Starting Price
902000
957100
Starting Price Zar
902000
957100
Spec
CX-60
UX
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
7 years / 105,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and UX 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 UX 55.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs UX 92.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs UX 93.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs UX 55.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs UX 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
UX leads by 2 points
CX-60 and UX 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
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
55/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus UX
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UX 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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