Verdict
The Zeekr 7X costs RM17,710 less yet brings a 416 hp, 440 Nm rear motor, 75 kWh battery and 480 km EV range, versus the CX-60’s 189 hp, 261 Nm 2.5-litre petrol four-cylinder. Its 6.0-second century sprint is 3.6 seconds quicker, and 450 kW DC charging gives EV buyers serious fast-charge headroom. The Mazda answers with a 570-litre boot, 31 litres more than the Zeekr, plus a panoramic sunroof and 20-inch wheels. For a Malaysian buyer ready to charge at home or on the road, the Zeekr is the sharper buy.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want petrol refuelling, a 570-litre boot and a panoramic sunroof.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you want 416 hp EV performance, 480 km range and substantially quicker charging capability for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Power and torque: Mazda CX-60 189 hp and 261 Nm; Zeekr 7X 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mazda CX-60 9.6 seconds; Zeekr 7X 6.0 seconds.
- Power source: Mazda CX-60 2,488 cc petrol engine; Zeekr 7X 75 kWh battery with 480 km range.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-60 570 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres.
- Warranty mileage: Mazda CX-60 100,000 km; Zeekr 7X 150,000 km.
CX-60
- 570-litre boot is 31 litres larger.
- Panoramic sunroof and 20-inch alloy wheels.
- 12-speaker Bose audio and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Costs RM17,710 more despite 189 hp and 261 Nm against 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Zeekr by 3.6 seconds.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 100,000 km, versus 150,000 km.
7X
- 416 hp and 440 Nm rear motor; 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds.
- 75 kWh battery, 480 km range, 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC charging.
- 21-speaker audio, 16-inch touchscreen, navigation and auto parking.
- 539-litre boot is 31 litres smaller.
- No panoramic sunroof.
- Uses 19-inch wheels where the Mazda gets 20-inch alloys.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM200,510 | RM182,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM615✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 261 Nm at 3,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| 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 | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 570 litres✓ | 539 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes Sport | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| 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) | 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 | 5 three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 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 | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| 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 | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | 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.
Used CX-60 & 7X for sale
CX-60 vs 7X FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is the better choice for buyers able to live with EV charging: it is cheaper, has 416 hp and reaches 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. Choose the CX-60 for petrol refuelling, its 570-litre boot and panoramic sunroof.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X is RM17,710 cheaper than the Mazda CX-60. It also has lower annual road tax at RM615, compared with RM830 for the Mazda.
How do the Zeekr 7X charging and range figures compare with the CX-60?
The Zeekr 7X has a 75 kWh battery, a claimed 480 km range, 22 kW AC charging and 450 kW DC charging. The CX-60 is a petrol SUV with a 58-litre fuel tank, so it does not require battery charging.
