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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
NX
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
C7
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
NX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
C7
NX
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
2026
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
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1578 kg
1760-1860 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C7
NX
Length
4660 mm
4660 mm
Width
1875 mm
1865 mm
Height
1670 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
176 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
520 l
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2370 kg
Payload Capacity
512 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1250 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
1090 mm
-
Rear Legroom
750 mm
-
Spec
C7
NX
Front Track Width
Not Available
1605 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Available
1625 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Double Wishbone -
Spec
C7
NX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Standard
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Spec
C7
NX
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J16
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
2400 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77.0 mm
87.5 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
99.5 mm
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
430 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
190 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
16.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
NX
Gearbox
7 DCT
Automatic 8-speed
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
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
7 DCT
Automatic 8-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
C7
NX
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
NX
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
-
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
Standard
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,,
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
C7
NX
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Standard
-
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
-
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
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
Standard
Standard
Spec
C7
NX
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
F SPORT
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard Front only
Ambient Lighting
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
F SPORT
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
C7
NX
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Standard 17
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard TFT
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers
8
Standard 17
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 5PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
C7
NX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Spec
C7
NX
Approach Angle
Not Available
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
25.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
176 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
195 mm
Approach Angle Deg
-
15.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
25.0 deg
Spec
C7
NX
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare
-
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric
Spec
C7
NX
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
185 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C7
NX
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000km
Spec
C7
NX
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
1276500 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Flagship
Starting Price
539900
1276500
Starting Price Zar
539900
1276500
Spec
C7
NX
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C7 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: C7 61 vs NX 86.
Efficiency index: C7 52 vs NX 49.
Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs NX 93.
Practicality index: C7 67 vs NX 65.
Ownership-cover index: C7 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 6 points
C7 and NX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
NX
Performance
86/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus NX
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 69 pts for C7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, NX leads. However, C7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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