Mazda CX-60 vs Volkswagen Tayron
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen Tayron wins on money kept: 71% retained after three years vs 65%, worth about R 60 464 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| CX-60 | Tayron | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 790 200 | R 811 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 13 811/m | R 14 189/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 84% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 71% |
| Value after 3 years | R 513 888 | R 574 351 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 276 312 | R 237 449 |
| Value after 5 years | R 402 275 | R 471 153 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Mazda CX-60 →
The CX-60 became Mazda's local flagship when it reached dealers in May 2023, using a rear-biased platform with 2.5 petrol and later 3.3 turbodiesel power. Pricing puts it against German premium mid-sizers, a tough ask for the badge. Expect steeper depreciation than mainstream Mazdas because of that positioning.
Known for: premium-priced flagship suv
Volkswagen Tayron →
Launched locally in the second half of 2025 as the successor to the Tiguan Allspace. It is longer than the Allspace and positioned above the Tiguan as VW's larger family SUV, initially offered with the familiar 1.4 TSI drivetrain.
Known for: spacious allspace successor
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Mazda CX-60 or the Volkswagen Tayron?
The Volkswagen Tayron. It keeps about 71% of its price after three years against 65% for the Mazda CX-60, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Mazda CX-60 loses about R 276 312 over three years and the Volkswagen Tayron loses about R 237 449. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Mazda CX-60 runs about R 13 811 per month and the Volkswagen Tayron about R 14 189, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.