Mazda CX-60 vs iCAUR V23

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
iCAUR V23 in South Africa

iCAUR V23

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 180 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs iCAUR V23: the short answer

CX-60 and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

V23 starts ZAR 270,300 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · V23 from ZAR 519,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 V23
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm V23100 kW
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm V23180 Nm
Engine Size CX-602488 cc V23Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm V23190 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
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

V23

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

V23

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-60 V23
Model Introduced Year 2023 2026
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
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. -
Facelift Launched Since 2023 -
Facelift Version Ending Current -
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active Published
Segment Premium mid-size SUV Electric SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec CX-60 V23
Length 4745 mm 4220 mm
Width 1890 mm 1915 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 1845 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 2085 kg
Payload Capacity 872 kg 350–650 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m 5.9 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 990 mm 970 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 165 mm
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 1020 mm
Rear Headroom - 990 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and V23 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 V23 41.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs V23 99.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs V23 93.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs V23 60.

Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs V23 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

V23 leads by 1 points

CX-60 and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 67% source coverage
71
#1 Evidence leader

V23

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Leads by 1 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 +18 Efficiency V23 +48 Safety CX-60 +5 Practicality CX-60 +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

V23

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 60/100

CX-60

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index iCAUR V23 leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts vs 70 pts for CX-60

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, V23 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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CX-60 vs V23 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.