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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Lexus UX: the short answer
Black Badge Wraith and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
UX146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
UX188 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
UX2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
UX23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
UX160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
Wraith Black Badge
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Black Badge Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
UX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
UX
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Model Introduced Year
2017
2019
Generation
Wraith Black Badge launch configuration; the World technical sheet was created in May 2016 and the derivative was launched in South Africa in early 2017.
Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
published
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1585 kg
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Length
5285 mm
4495 mm
Width
1947 mm
1840 mm
Height
1507 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
268 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
525 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1002 mm
-
Rear Headroom
941 mm
-
Front Legroom
1054 mm
-
Rear Legroom
937 mm
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
188 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
e-CVT
Top Speed
250 km/h
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
ECVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
FWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
-
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
-
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
ECVT
Clutch Type
Torque converter
-
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
ECVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
FWD
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
19.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
27.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
43 l
Emission Standard
EU5
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
43
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Airbags
6
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard,,
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Standard
Alarm System
Not confirmed
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
AEB
Not confirmed
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Departure Warning
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
-
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
High-beam assistance
Standard
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
EMV// With guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
-
Around View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Available
-
Lane Keep Assist
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
-
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
3 Spoke/ Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
-
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Synthetic Leather
Folding Rear Seats
Not confirmed
60:40 -
Rear Armrest
Not confirmed
Standard
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
Not confirmed
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
-
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Push Start
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Standard
Heads Up Display
Not confirmed
Standard
Air Conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
Standard 13
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Standard 4PCs
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Navigation System
Not confirmed
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch high-definition display
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers
16
Standard 13
Audio System
Not confirmed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Not confirmed
Standard 4PCs
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Standard LED
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
160 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
Run Flat
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Solid
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
-
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Run Flat
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Electric
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Wishbone - Trailing
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1550 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
96 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
-
Service Interval
Not confirmed
12 months / 15,000km
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
8 years / 160,000km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Ownership Role
Historical South African Black Badge derivative revealed locally in early 2017 and supported by a 2018 Provenance record; the March 2022 global Wraith order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Private luxury, family and business
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Base
Price Zar
Not confirmed
957100 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
957100
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
957100
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
UX
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
7 years / 105,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and UX 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: Black Badge Wraith 97 vs UX 55.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs UX 92.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs UX 93.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs UX 55.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs UX 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
UX leads by 1 points
Black Badge Wraith and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Black Badge Wraith +42
Efficiency
UX +61
Safety
UX +5
Practicality
Black Badge Wraith +2
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
55/100
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus UX
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 71 pts for Black Badge Wraith
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UX leads. However, Black Badge Wraith may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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