Verdict
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM35,510 more, but brings 189 hp and 261 Nm from its 2.5-litre petrol four, against the Innova Zenix’s 174 hp and 205 Nm from 2.0 litres. It also has a far larger 570-litre boot, 20-inch wheels and seven airbags. The Toyota is the practical people-carrier choice: it seats eight rather than five, weighs 85 kg less and its RM435 annual road tax is RM395 lower. For a Malaysian family regularly using three rows, the Innova’s seating capacity is decisive; for five occupants and luggage, take the Mazda.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you need a five-seat SUV with 570 litres of boot space, 189 hp and 261 Nm.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if carrying up to eight people matters more than boot volume, power and luxury equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000.
- Seating: Mazda CX-60 5 seats; Toyota Innova Zenix 8 seats.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-60 570 litres; Toyota Innova Zenix 239 litres.
- Output: Mazda CX-60 189 hp and 261 Nm; Toyota Innova Zenix 174 hp and 205 Nm.
- Road tax: Mazda CX-60 RM830 per year; Toyota Innova Zenix RM435 per year.
- Driveline: Mazda CX-60 rear-wheel drive; Toyota Innova Zenix front-wheel drive.
CX-60
- 189 hp and 261 Nm beat the Toyota’s 174 hp and 205 Nm.
- 570-litre boot versus 239 litres.
- Seven airbags, head-up display and 12-speaker Bose audio.
- RM35,510 dearer to buy and RM395 more in annual road tax.
- Five seats versus the Innova Zenix’s eight.
Innova Zenix
- Eight seats with split-folding middle and last rows.
- RM35,510 lower purchase price and RM435 annual road tax.
- Full-size 16-inch steel spare tyre.
- 174 hp and 205 Nm trail the CX-60’s 189 hp and 261 Nm.
- 239-litre boot is 331 litres smaller than the CX-60’s.
- Six airbags versus seven, with no head-up display.
| 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 at 6,000 rpm✓ | 174 hp at 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 261 Nm at 3,000 rpm✓ | 205 Nm at 4,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | 80.5 mm × 97.6 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 | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 6 (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 Innova Zenix is better for regularly carrying more than five people because it has eight seats. The CX-60 is better for a five-person household needing luggage room, with a 570-litre boot, 189 hp and 261 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 is RM35,510 more expensive than the Toyota Innova Zenix.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mazda CX-60 has the bigger boot at 570 litres, compared with 239 litres in the Toyota Innova Zenix. The trade-off is that the Mazda has five seats, while the Toyota has eight.
