Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Innova Zenix
Verdict
The Mazda CX-60 asks for an RM35,510 stretch and gives you the driver’s layout: 2.5 litres, 189 hp, 261 Nm, rear-wheel drive, an 8-speed automatic, double wishbones up front and a 570-litre boot. The Toyota Innova Zenix is the more practical family buy, with eight seats, a taller MPV body and a lower RM435 annual road tax versus RM830. On paper, this is less about badge overlap than use case: the Mazda is the richer five-seat SUV, the Toyota is the people mover.
CX-60
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want the stronger engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, larger boot and richer cabin kit in a five-seat SUV.
Innova Zenix
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if you need eight seats, lower road tax and a more sensible family-hauling package.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000
- Seats: Mazda CX-60 5; Toyota Innova Zenix 8
- Engine output: Mazda CX-60 189 hp/261 Nm; Toyota Innova Zenix 174 hp/205 Nm
- Boot space: Mazda CX-60 570 litres; Toyota Innova Zenix 239 litres
- Driveline/transmission: Mazda CX-60 rear-wheel drive 8-speed auto; Toyota Innova Zenix front-wheel drive 10-speed Direct Shift CVT
- Road tax: Mazda CX-60 RM830/year; Toyota Innova Zenix RM435/year
CX-60
- Stronger 2,488 cc engine with 189 hp and 261 Nm
- 570-litre boot, 20-inch alloys, panoramic sunroof and head-up display
- Rear-wheel drive with double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension
- Costs RM35,510 more
- Only five seats versus the Toyota’s eight
- Higher annual road tax at RM830 versus RM435
Innova Zenix
- Eight seats with three-point belts for all occupants
- Lower annual road tax at RM435
- 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage
- Lower outputs at 174 hp and 205 Nm
- Smaller 239-litre boot versus 570 litres
- Lacks the Mazda’s head-up display, panoramic sunroof and electric steering adjustment
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 200,510 | RM 165,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| 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 |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| 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 | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 435✓ |
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.
CX-60 vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The Mazda CX-60 is better for performance, boot space and premium kit. The Toyota Innova Zenix is better if you need eight seats and lower running costs.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM200,510, while the Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM165,000. The Mazda is RM35,510 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for a family?
The Toyota Innova Zenix is more practical for carrying people, with eight seats versus five. The Mazda CX-60 has the bigger boot on paper, at 570 litres versus 239 litres.