Verdict
The RM14,290 gap puts the Zeekr 7X at RM182,800, but it buys a 416 hp, 440 Nm rear motor, a 75 kWh battery with 480 km range and 450 kW DC charging. Its 2,900 mm wheelbase is 85 mm longer than the Mazda CX-5’s, while the 539-litre boot is a known quantity for luggage. The RM168,510 CX-5 makes sense if petrol refuelling and a space-saver spare matter more, and its 7.6 L/100 km rating gives a clear running-cost reference. The Zeekr also carries lower annual road tax, at RM615 versus RM830.
The 7X Black Nova (RM235,000) sits above every CX-5 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if you want the lower RM168,510 entry price, petrol power and a space-saver spare tyre.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you can charge an EV and want 480 km range, 416 hp and a larger 539-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-5 RM168,510; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Annual road tax: Mazda CX-5 RM830; Zeekr 7X RM615.
- Power and torque: Mazda CX-5 185 hp and 257 Nm; Zeekr 7X 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 4,690 mm and 2,815 mm; Zeekr 7X 4,787 mm and 2,900 mm.
- Warranty mileage: Mazda CX-5 100,000 km; Zeekr 7X 150,000 km.
CX-5
- RM14,290 cheaper to buy.
- Ventilated front seats and a 12-speaker Bose system.
- Space-saver spare tyre included.
- 185 hp and 257 Nm trail the Zeekr’s 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- Shorter 2,815 mm wheelbase versus 2,900 mm.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 100,000 km, against 150,000 km.
7X
- 75 kWh battery with 480 km EV range.
- 450 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging, plus 3.3 kW V2L.
- 539-litre boot, electric-reclining rear seats and auto parking.
- Costs RM14,290 more upfront.
- Tyre repair kit replaces the Mazda’s space-saver spare.
- Front seats are powered but no ventilation is specified, unlike the Mazda’s ventilated front seats.
What the CX-5 has over the 7X
What the 7X has over the CX-5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The 7X's wheelbase is 85 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The 7X is 70 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,510✓ | RM182,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM615✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,720/mo✓ | RM1,865/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,728✓ | RM5,001 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM3,025 | RM1,388✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM15.12 | RM6.94✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM42,915 | RM35,020✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 3.4 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 10 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve with VVT and i-Stop, Direct Injection | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | — |
| Torque | 257 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 89.0 mm × 100.0 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 416 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 450 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed EAT (SKYACTIV-Drive) | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 187 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,654 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 539 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver (T155/80 R17) | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 14 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Electronic Power Assisted (EPAS) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Knee) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 3-point All Seats, Front with Pretensioners and Load Limiters | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | 2nd Row with Top Tethers | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Smart Brake Support (Front, Rear, Turn-Across Traffic, Intersection, Front/Rear Crossing) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA), Vehicle Exit Warning, Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Driver Attention Alert (DAA), Driver Monitoring (DM), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Hill Launch Assist, Auto Hold, Walk-Away Lock | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED (ALH) with Signature Illumination, Auto Levelling | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Signature Illumination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Reclining | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | None | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12V, USB-C Front and Rear, 1 Wireless Charger | — |
| Interior Lighting | LED Map, Overhead and Luggage Lights, Front Footlamps, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.9" Touchscreen with Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker BOSE Sound System | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Windows, One-touch Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, Walk Away Lock, Auto Door Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop & Go, Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Tailgate | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Conventional | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Head-up Display, 360-degree View Monitor with See-Through View, Wireless Phone Charger, Power Tailgate, 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats, Dual-zone Auto Air Conditioning with Rear Vents, Frameless Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror, G-Vectoring Control Plus | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Complimentary scheduled maintenance including parts, lubricants and labour | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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CX-5 vs 7X FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-5 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is the stronger choice for EV buyers, with 416 hp, 480 km range, 450 kW DC charging and a 539-litre boot. Choose the Mazda CX-5 for a lower purchase price, petrol refuelling and a space-saver spare.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM182,800 and the Mazda CX-5 costs RM168,510, so the Zeekr is RM14,290 more expensive.
Which has the longer warranty coverage?
Both have a five-year manufacturer warranty, but the Zeekr 7X is covered to 150,000 km versus 100,000 km for the Mazda CX-5. The Zeekr battery warranty runs for eight years or 160,000 km.
How long does charging take?
The 7X's 75.0 kWh battery takes about 3.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 10 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 450 kW peak.