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Mazda CX-60

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture Current version 2023 Body style SUV
Mazda CX-60: premium mid-size suv buying guidance, local lineup facts and practical South African ownership trade-offs.
ZAR 902,000
On-road in
ZAR 923,824
Ex-showroom ZAR 902,000
Finance estimate from ZAR 13,855/month Based on 2.5 Dynamic Edition Auto RWD Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2488cc (2.5L) Torque:261Nm (193 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:178.8mm (7.0″) Power:141kW (189 bhp) Boot477L (16.8 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13.0 km/l (31 mpg)
City 10.5 km/l (25 mpg)
Highway 15.3 km/l (36 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-60 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 13,855
Total Interest
ZAR 201,321
Total Payable
ZAR 831,321
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 2.5 Dynamic Edition Auto RWD. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Source-backed vehicle data • Verified by the Hagalu team

Mazda CX-60

Mazda CX-60: premium mid-size suv buying guidance, local lineup facts and practical South African ownership trade-offs.

The Mazda CX-60 fills a specific place in the South African market: a premium-leaning five-seat SUV for buyers who want rear- or all-wheel drive, a longitudinal powertrain layout and a choice between petrol simplicity and diesel torque. It is a premium mid-size suv with petrol, diesel mild hybrid power. The current South African range is 2.5 Dynamic Edition Auto RWD, 2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD, 3.3 DE Takumi Edition Auto AWD. That range structure matters because a useful buying decision starts with the locally offered product, not a foreign configurator or an estimated price. Dynamic is the rear-wheel-drive price entry. Individual keeps the 2.5-litre petrol engine but adds all-wheel drive and more comfort equipment. Takumi changes the character most substantially through its 3.3-litre inline-six diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, 550 Nm output and flagship cabin treatment. The result is a vehicle that should be shortlisted according to the work it must do every week, the roads it will use and the ownership costs that continue after delivery. The mechanical proposition is equally important. Dynamic and Individual use a 2.5-litre petrol engine with 141 kW and 261 Nm. Takumi uses a 3.3-litre inline-six diesel mild hybrid with 187 kW and 550 Nm. A buyer should read those facts together with transmission, driven wheels, kerb mass, tyre size and official consumption or range. A strong output figure can be diluted by a heavy body, while an apparently modest engine can be entirely suitable when the vehicle is lightly loaded and used mainly in town. South African altitude also changes naturally aspirated performance, and regular highveld users should carry their normal passengers on a test drive before committing. Where electrification is involved, access to home or workplace charging is part of the vehicle decision, not an afterthought. Practicality is more than the number of seats on a brochure. The five-seat cabin offers a 477-litre luggage area, eight-speed automatic transmission across the range and progressively richer seat, audio, camera and driver-assistance equipment. Buyers should take the largest pram, travel case, work crate or sports bag they regularly carry and check the opening as well as the quoted volume. Rear-seat access, child-seat anchor placement, headroom with a sunroof, USB access and air-vent coverage matter on every school run. The same applies to visibility: a camera is useful, but clear glass areas, predictable steering and well-positioned mirrors reduce effort on every trip. Equipment should therefore be valued by frequency of use rather than by the length of the feature list. Ownership planning separates a good test drive from a good purchase. The advertised price is only the first number. Finance interest, deposit, balloon exposure, insurance, tyres, fuel or electricity, scheduled servicing and likely resale all affect the monthly burden. Buyers comparing the CX-60 should request a written quotation for the exact derivative, ask whether paint or dealer accessories change the financed amount and check that warranty and service-plan start dates are recorded correctly. A lower trim can be the stronger decision when it preserves cash flow; a higher trim earns its premium only when its safety, comfort or capability equipment is genuinely needed. The final check should reproduce real use. Drive the route that exposes low-speed gearbox behaviour, broken tar, a steep merge and an emergency stop. Set the driver's seat first, then sit behind it. Pair the phone, use navigation, reverse into a narrow bay and inspect the spare-wheel arrangement. For an upcoming vehicle, the same discipline means waiting for a South African derivative sheet and binding quotation before comparing instalments. For a current vehicle, it means checking that the dealer car's build and equipment match the official local specification. This process gives the CX-60 a fair assessment without relying on launch-day excitement or badge preference.

Mazda CX-60 — Quick Facts

Mazda CX-60 Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2.5 Dynamic Edition Auto RWD Mid Petrol Automatic ZAR 790,200
2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD Flagship Petrol Automatic ZAR 902,000
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2.5 Dynamic Edition Auto RWD Mid Petrol Automatic ZAR 790,200
2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD Flagship Petrol Automatic ZAR 902,000
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Mazda CX-60 Specifications

Length
4745 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
Driving fit

Where the Mazda CX-60 Fits Best

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

Who buys this

The natural buyer is someone seeking a premium-leaning five-seat SUV for buyers who want rear- or all-wheel drive, a longitudinal powertrain layout and a choice between petrol simplicity and diesel torque. They should know their annual distance, normal passenger load, charging access where relevant, insurance budget and whether the car will spend most of its life in traffic, on national roads or on gravel. The CX-60 makes most sense when its confirmed drivetrain and equipment solve those repeated needs without forcing the household to finance capability it will rarely use.

City
The CX-60 is a substantial vehicle, so camera coverage, wheel size and parking dimensions matter. Petrol Dynamic may suit lower annual mileage, while the higher purchase price and complexity of the AWD editions need to be justified by traction, equipment or long-distance use. For city ownership, compare the turning circle, parking aids, low-speed drivetrain response and real garage dimensions. Air-conditioning, phone integration and seat comfort should be tested during a realistic commute. Short-trip fuel use can differ materially from a combined claim, while an electrified CX-60 only delivers its best operating-cost case when charging is convenient and consistently used.
Highway
This is where the long wheelbase, eight-speed gearbox and especially the Takumi's diesel torque make the strongest case. Buyers should compare fuel type, overtaking reserve, ride quality, tyre replacement and service-plan value over their expected ownership distance. On faster roads in the CX-60, the useful questions are stability in wind, passing response at altitude, braking with a full passenger load and how often its drivetrain changes gear or calls on a range extender. Service-plan distance, roadside assistance, spare-wheel type and tyre availability deserve attention before frequent inter-provincial travel in this premium mid-size suv. A calm 120 km/h test is more revealing than a short burst of acceleration.
Off-Road
All-wheel-drive Individual and Takumi add traction, and the official transmission menu includes an off-road drive selection on applicable editions. The CX-60 is still a premium road SUV without low range, so tyre choice and clearance remain the practical limits. Ground clearance alone does not establish the CX-60's off-road ability. Tyre sidewall, approach and departure angles, cooling, traction hardware and underbody protection define its safe envelope. Owners who regularly visit farms, sites or lodges should use the exact local figures and choose a CX-60 derivative whose driven wheels and tyres suit those routes. For ordinary damaged tar, controlled speed remains more valuable than a styling package.

Mazda CX-60 — Should You Buy It?

A focused premium mid-size suv that should be chosen by exact local derivative, real weekly use and complete ownership cost.

The Mazda CX-60 deserves consideration for its clearly defined role as a premium-leaning five-seat SUV for buyers who want rear- or all-wheel drive, a longitudinal powertrain layout and a choice between petrol simplicity and diesel torque. Its strongest qualities are choice of rear- and all-wheel drive, strong inline-six diesel flagship, eight-speed automatic throughout, while the main cautions are high flagship purchase price, large urban footprint, petrol editions use more fuel than takumi on official figures. The correct derivative is the one that covers the buyer's regular safety, space and drivetrain needs at a sustainable total cost. Current buyers should compare written on-road quotations and exact build specifications. Pre-launch buyers should keep a place on the shortlist but delay any firm value judgement until South African variants, prices and warranty terms are published.

What's Good
  • ✓Choice of rear- and all-wheel drive
  • ✓Strong inline-six diesel flagship
  • ✓Eight-speed automatic throughout
  • ✓477-litre boot
  • ✓Five-year unlimited-kilometre MazdaCare
  • ✓Seven-airbag specification
  • ✓Premium cabin equipment
  • ✓Detailed official variant matrix
  • ✓Useful towing figures
Watch Out For
  • ✕High flagship purchase price
  • ✕Large urban footprint
  • ✕Petrol editions use more fuel than Takumi on official figures
  • ✕Ride comfort should be tested
  • ✕No seven-seat option
  • ✕No plug-in local derivative
  • ✕No official city/highway economy split
  • ✕Premium tyres and insurance add cost
  • ✕AWD does not include low range

Mazda CX-60 FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Mazda CX-60 run from R790,200 to R1,101,400, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current South African range comprises 2.5 Dynamic Edition Auto RWD, 2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD, 3.3 DE Takumi Edition Auto AWD. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

Ground clearance differs across the Mazda CX-60 range: 2.5 Dynamic Edition Auto RWD: 179.2 mm; 2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD: 178.8 mm; 3.3 DE Takumi Edition Auto AWD: 177.6 mm. Compare the exact derivative for steep driveways, gravel roads and uneven parking areas.

The Mazda CX-60 engine specification depends on derivative: 2.5 Dynamic Edition Auto RWD, 2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD: 2488 cc, 141 kW (189 bhp); 3.3 DE Takumi Edition Auto AWD: 3283 cc, 187 kW (251 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may also differ.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Mazda CX-60 range: 2.5 Dynamic Edition Auto RWD: 13.7 km/l; 2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD: 13.0 km/l; 3.3 DE Takumi Edition Auto AWD: 20.4 km/l.

The natural buyer is someone seeking a premium-leaning five-seat SUV for buyers who want rear- or all-wheel drive, a longitudinal powertrain layout and a choice between petrol simplicity and diesel torque. They should know their annual distance, normal passenger load, charging access where relevant, insurance budget and whether the car will spend most of its life in traffic, on national roads or on gravel. The CX-60 makes most sense when its confirmed drivetrain and equipment solve those repeated needs without forcing the household to finance capability it will rarely use.

The CX-60 is a substantial vehicle, so camera coverage, wheel size and parking dimensions matter. Petrol Dynamic may suit lower annual mileage, while the higher purchase price and complexity of the AWD editions need to be justified by traction, equipment or long-distance use. For city ownership, compare the turning circle, parking aids, low-speed drivetrain response and real garage dimensions. Air-conditioning, phone integration and seat comfort should be tested during a realistic commute. Short-trip fuel use can differ materially from a combined claim, while an electrified CX-60 only delivers its best operating-cost case when charging is convenient and consistently used.

This is where the long wheelbase, eight-speed gearbox and especially the Takumi's diesel torque make the strongest case. Buyers should compare fuel type, overtaking reserve, ride quality, tyre replacement and service-plan value over their expected ownership distance. On faster roads in the CX-60, the useful questions are stability in wind, passing response at altitude, braking with a full passenger load and how often its drivetrain changes gear or calls on a range extender. Service-plan distance, roadside assistance, spare-wheel type and tyre availability deserve attention before frequent inter-provincial travel in this premium mid-size suv. A calm 120 km/h test is more revealing than a short burst of acceleration.

Buyers researching the Mazda CX-60 often compare it with rivals such as Mitsubishi Pajero Sport , Omoda C9 , Volkswagen Tayron , GWM H6 GT PHEV , Jetour T2 i-DM . 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.

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