Suv Petrol Automatic FWD 5-seat

Mazda CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD

Price in George, 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 Carbon Edition Auto FWD is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 688,400
On-road in
ZAR 705,922
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 688,400
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,200
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,600
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,050
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,100
Insurance
ZAR 7,572
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 688,400
Estimated finance from ZAR 12,096/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:200mm (7.9″) Power:121kW (162 bhp) Boot438L (15.5 cu ft)

Hover or tap any pill for a plain-English explanation. Bracketed values show common equivalents (bhp, lb-ft, inches, cu ft).

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.

Research this model
Model PDF Compare cars
₿ Pay with crypto BTC · ETH · USDT · USDC
Hagalu editorial rating: Not yet rated

Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Mazda CX-5 2.0 Carbon 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 12,096
Total Interest
ZAR 175,756
Total Payable
ZAR 725,756
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 Carbon Edition Auto FWD

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

The Mazda CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD is the style-focused upper derivative in the South African range. Value in the CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD must be assessed against the adjacent derivative, not against the model's starting price alone. A proper look at the CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. The CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are an active listing and a South African price reference of R688,400; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. The CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD is not best understood by one headline number. For a buyer searching the CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. The top trim describes the opportunity; an active listing and a South African price reference of R688,400 describe the conditions around it. Here, the top trim sits beside an active listing, while a South African price reference of R688,400 sets a practical boundary for CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for CX-5 2.0 Carbon 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 Carbon Edition Auto FWD. Its appeal comes from the interaction between an SUV body, Petrol power and a Automatic transmission for CX-5 2.0 Carbon 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 Carbon Edition Auto FWD

Mazda CX-5 — Quick Facts

Mazda CX-5 Variants & Prices

Pick up to 3 variants, hit Compare Variants and you'll get a proper side-by-side spec breakdown.

Maximum 3 variants reached
Uncheck one of the selected variants below before choosing another.
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
2 variants selected
Buyer discovery

Keep exploring cars in South Africa

Broaden your shortlist with live models, images and published starting prices.

Browse all brands
5 live choices

MPVs

All
5 live choices

Vans

All
5 live choices

Bakkies & pickups

All
5 live choices

Hatchbacks

All
5 live choices

Sedans

All

Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Showing all 189 non-empty supported buyer-facing fields for 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD. Blank contract fields are not fabricated.

Driving fit

Where the Mazda CX-5 Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

This derivative is aimed at a buyer who wants the style-focused upper derivative and is comfortable with automatic operation and petrol ownership. CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with Petrol power

City
In town, assess the CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD's clutch or automatic calibration, parking visibility, camera and sensor coverage, steering effort and phone integration. Drive the CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. Petrol power matters when the cabin or load is full, and the top trim can change the cost of repeated short trips
Highway
For national-road use in the CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD, test its 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder with 121 kw and 213 nm, 6-speed auto, fwd. Run CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a Automatic transmission, Petrol power and the top trim is more informative than maximum speed
Off-Road
The CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD remains bound by this model's published clearance, driven wheels and tyre specification. For CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath

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

The buying case for CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD is specific. CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in the top trim and accept the limitation represented by engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol. The local price should be judged against the equipment that is actually included, not an adjacent trim for CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD. That is the difference between a sound purchase and an expensive specification mismatch for CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: top
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R688,400
  • ✓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 Carbon Edition Auto FWD can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD budget.
  • ✕A short CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD stock and support terms.

Mazda CX-5 FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Mazda CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD is R688,400. 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 Carbon Edition Auto FWD is 200 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 Carbon 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 Carbon Edition Auto FWD is around 14.5 km/l.

This derivative is aimed at a buyer who wants the style-focused upper derivative and is comfortable with automatic operation and petrol ownership. CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with Petrol power

In town, assess the CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD's clutch or automatic calibration, parking visibility, camera and sensor coverage, steering effort and phone integration. Drive the CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start...

For national-road use in the CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD, test its 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder with 121 kw and 213 nm, 6-speed auto, fwd. Run CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an...

Buyers researching the Mazda CX-5 often compare it with rivals such as Jetour T2 , Hyundai Tucson , GWM H6 , Tata Harrier , Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

Compare Mazda CX-5 with Similar Suvs

Tap any card to see a full head-to-head — specs, scores and a clear verdict on which one's worth your money.

Mazda CX-5
VS
Jetour T2
CX-5 vs T2
Petrol SUV 3 Variants
Jetour T2 from ZAR 569,900
See full specs & who wins →
Mazda CX-5
VS
Hyundai Tucson
CX-5 vs Tucson
Petrol SUV 3 Variants
Hyundai Tucson from ZAR 568,900
See full specs & who wins →
Mazda CX-5
VS
GWM H6
CX-5 vs H6
Hybrid SUV 3 Variants
GWM H6 from ZAR 589,900
See full specs & who wins →
Mazda CX-5
VS
Tata Harrier
CX-5 vs Harrier
Diesel SUV 3 Variants
Tata Harrier from ZAR 549,900
See full specs & who wins →
Mazda CX-5
VS
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV
CX-5 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV
plug-in hybrid SUV 2 Variants
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV from ZAR 599,900
See full specs & who wins →

Also Worth Exploring in South Africa

Different body types — refreshed every visit so you discover something new.

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Sedan 2 Variants
From ZAR 4,173,802
Mahindra S6 Mining Diesel
Mahindra S6 Mining
Pickup 3 Variants
From ZAR 478,649
Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab diesel mild hybrid
Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab
Pickup 2 Variants
From ZAR 725,900
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab Diesel
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab
Pickup 2 Variants
From ZAR 367,900

Other Current Mazda Models in South Africa

Models currently listed for sale in the south african range.

Mazda CX-3 Petrol
Mazda
CX-3
SUV 4 Variants
Starting from ZAR 440,000
Mazda CX-30 Petrol
Mazda
CX-30
SUV 4 Variants
Starting from ZAR 539,800
Mazda CX-60 petrol / diesel
Mazda
CX-60
SUV 3 Variants
Starting from ZAR 790,200
Mazda Mazda2 Petrol
Mazda
Mazda2
Hatchback 3 Variants
Starting from ZAR 336,000

More from Mazda