Verdict
The Mazda CX-60 suits the buyer who needs five seats, a 570-litre boot and more muscle from its 2.5-litre petrol engine: 189 hp and 261 Nm against the Innova Zenix’s 174 hp and 205 Nm. The Toyota is the practical people carrier, with eight seats in a taller 1,795-mm MPV body, although its boot is only 239 litres. Its annual road tax is RM435 versus RM830 for the Mazda. Choose space for people or space for luggage; these two make that trade-off very clear.
CX-60
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want the 570-litre boot, 189 hp/261 Nm output and five-seat SUV layout.
Innova Zenix
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if you need eight seats, a lower annual road-tax bill and an MPV cabin.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000.
- Seating and boot space: Mazda CX-60 has 5 seats and a 570-litre boot; Toyota Innova Zenix has 8 seats and a 239-litre boot.
- Engine output: Mazda CX-60 makes 189 hp and 261 Nm from 2,488 cc; Toyota Innova Zenix makes 174 hp and 205 Nm from 1,987 cc.
- Drivetrain and transmission: Mazda CX-60 is rear-wheel drive with an 8-speed automatic; Toyota Innova Zenix is front-wheel drive with a 10-speed Direct Shift…
- Dimensions: Mazda CX-60 is 4,740 mm long and 1,680 mm tall; Toyota Innova Zenix is 4,760 mm long and 1,795 mm tall.
- Annual road tax: Mazda CX-60 RM830; Toyota Innova Zenix RM435.
CX-60
- More power and torque: 189 hp and 261 Nm.
- 570-litre boot, versus 239 litres.
- Gets a panoramic sunroof, head-up display and 12-speaker Bose audio.
- Only five seats, versus the Innova Zenix’s eight.
- RM35,510 dearer to buy.
- RM830 annual road tax, against RM435.
Innova Zenix
- Eight-seat MPV layout.
- RM35,510 lower purchase price.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- 239-litre boot is far smaller than the CX-60’s 570 litres.
- Less output at 174 hp and 205 Nm.
- Single-zone climate control and no head-up display, where the CX-60 gets dual-zone air-con and a HUD.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM200,510 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM435✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | 189 hp✓ | 174 hp |
| Torque | 261 Nm✓ | 205 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 570 litres✓ | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes Sport | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 8 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Mazda Connect Display with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | — |
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.
Used CX-60 & Innova Zenix for sale
CX-60 vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The CX-60 is better for five occupants carrying luggage, with a 570-litre boot and 189 hp. The Innova Zenix is better for carrying people because it has eight seats, but its 239-litre boot is much smaller.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM35,510 more than the Toyota Innova Zenix. The Toyota also saves RM395 a year in road tax.
Which has the better warranty coverage?
Both have a five-year manufacturer warranty, but the Innova Zenix has unlimited mileage. The CX-60 warranty is capped at 100,000 km and includes five-year/100,000-km free service.