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CX-60
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
XUV700
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Model Introduced Year
2023
Not Available
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current local listing
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
2040 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Length
4745 mm
4695 mm
Width
1890 mm
1890 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
240 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
-
Payload Capacity
872 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
-
Front Legroom
1058 mm
-
Rear Legroom
990 mm
-
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless front charger
Sunroof
Panoramic
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
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
149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
380 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
201 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM, CUSTOM
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
73 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
186.3 Nm/tonne
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
XUV700
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
60
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
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
13 km/l
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Airbags
7
7
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Knee Airbag
Standard
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera
Standard
360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Reverse camera and park assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Blind view monitoring
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Seat Material
Black Leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Leatherette
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Infotainment System
Standard
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen
12-inch
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
LED Headlamps
Standard
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
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.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Clear-view LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Skyroof
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic park brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic park brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
627899 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
flagship
Starting Price
902000
495199
Starting Price Zar
902000
495199
Spec
CX-60
XUV700
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and XUV700 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 XUV700 66.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs XUV700 53.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs XUV700 94.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs XUV700 67.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs XUV700 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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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
XUV700 leads by 1 points
CX-60 and XUV700 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
XUV700
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra XUV700
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, XUV700 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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