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Across
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
NX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Across
NX
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
1760-1860 kg
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
Across
NX
Length
4360 mm
4660 mm
Width
1795 mm
1865 mm
Height
1655 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
520 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2370 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Across
NX
Front Track Width
1530 mm
1605 mm
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
1625 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Double Wishbone -
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Spec
Across
NX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Heads Up Display
Standard
Standard
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Spec
Across
NX
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
2400 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
74 mm
87.5 mm
Stroke
85 mm
99.5 mm
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
430 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
NX
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
-
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Across
NX
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
NX
Airbags
6
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Standard 2
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System
Standard
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard,,
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Across
NX
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
-
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Spec
Across
NX
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
F SPORT
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard Front only
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
-
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
Standard
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
Standard 4
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
F SPORT
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 -
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
Across
NX
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
Standard 17
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Standard TFT
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
Standard 5PCs
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
-
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
-
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
Standard 17
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
Across
NX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Grey
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
-
Exterior Colour Options
Magma Grey Metallic; Sizzling Red Metallic; Exuberant Blue Pearl Metallic; Arctic White Pearl; Bluish Black Pearl; Mystic Green Pearl; Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic; and GLX two-tone combinations of Splendid Silver, Sizzling Red or Exuberant Blue with a Bluish Black roof
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
-
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Standard LED
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Spec
Across
NX
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
195 mm
Approach Angle Deg
-
15.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
25.0 deg
Spec
Across
NX
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
-
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
20
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electric
Spec
Across
NX
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
12 months / 15,000km
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
-
Spec
Across
NX
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 years
-
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
7 years / 105,000km
Spec
Across
NX
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
185 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Across
NX
Ownership Role
A buyer who values AEB, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, surround-view parking and cooled front-seat comfort enough to accept a R92,000 premium over GL 6AT.
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
1276500 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Flagship
Starting Price
464900
1276500
Starting Price Zar
464900
1276500
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and NX comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Across 34 vs NX 86.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs NX 49.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs NX 93.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs NX 65.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs NX not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
NX leads by 11 points
NX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
NX
Performance
86/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus NX
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, NX leads. However, Across may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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