Suv Petrol Automatic FWD 5-seat

Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD

Price in Nelspruit, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Second-generation KF-series Mazda CX-5, current outgoing South African range Current version 2017 Body style SUV
CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 570,500
On-road in
ZAR 583,399
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 570,500
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,350
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 900
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,300
Insurance
ZAR 4,849
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 570,500
Estimated finance from ZAR 10,007/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1998cc (2.0L) Torque:213Nm (157 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:193mm (7.6″) Power:121kW (162 bhp) Boot438L (15.5 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 14.5 km/l (34 mpg)
City 11.7 km/l (28 mpg)
Highway 17.1 km/l (40 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 10,007
Total Interest
ZAR 145,398
Total Payable
ZAR 600,398
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD

CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

The Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD is the entry-price derivative in the South African range. Value in the CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD must be assessed against the adjacent derivative, not against the model's starting price alone. This derivative is aimed at a buyer who wants the entry-price derivative and is comfortable with automatic operation and petrol ownership. At R570,500, the 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD is best understood as the entry-price derivative. A proper look at the CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, an active listing sits beside a South African price reference of R570,500, while engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol sets a practical boundary. The CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD is not best understood by one headline number. Here, a Automatic transmission sits beside Petrol power, while the base trim sets a practical boundary for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD. Its appeal comes from the interaction between an active listing, a South African price reference of R570,500 and engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD. For a buyer searching the CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. Petrol power describes the opportunity; a Automatic transmission and Petrol power describe the conditions around it for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD

Mazda CX-5 — Quick Facts

Mazda CX-5 Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD Base Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 570,500
2.0 Dynamic Edition Auto FWD Mid Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 617,900
2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD Top Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 688,400
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD Base Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 570,500
2.0 Dynamic Edition Auto FWD Mid Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 617,900
2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD Top Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 688,400
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Mazda CX-5 Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the Mazda CX-5 Fits Best

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Who buys this

The best buyer for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare an active listing and a South African price reference of R570,500 with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
In town, assess the CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD's clutch or automatic calibration, parking visibility, camera and sensor coverage, steering effort and phone integration. The urban test for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a power output of 121 kW @ 6000 rpm is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For national-road use in the CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD, test its 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder with 121 kw and 213 nm, 6-speed auto, fwd. For highway buyers, the CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A 6-Speed Auto transmission helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
The CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD remains bound by this model's published clearance, driven wheels and tyre specification. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD. For CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD

Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol, a power output of 121 kW @ 6000 rpm and a 6-Speed Automatic transmission can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: base
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R570,500
  • ✓Engine: 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 121 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD budget.
  • ✕A short CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD stock and support terms.

Mazda CX-5 FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD is R570,500. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD, 2.0 Dynamic Edition Auto FWD, 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD is 193 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD is 1998 cc, with output shown as 121 kW (162 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD is around 14.5 km/l.

The best buyer for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare an active listing and a South African price reference of R570,500 with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

In town, assess the CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD's clutch or automatic calibration, parking visibility, camera and sensor coverage, steering effort and phone integration. The urban test for CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a...

For national-road use in the CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD, test its 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder with 121 kw and 213 nm, 6-speed auto, fwd. For highway buyers, the CX-5 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard.

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