A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
NX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.
Coolray starts ZAR 704,300 cheaperCoolray from ZAR 369,900 · NX from ZAR 1,074,200
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coolray
NX
Maximum Power
Coolray128 kW
NX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Coolray290 Nm
NX430 Nm
Engine Size
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
NX2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coolray15.38 km/l
NX12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Coolray180 mm
NX195 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Geely Coolray
Vertex
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Coolray
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
NX
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Coolray
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
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coolray
NX
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1760-1860 kg
Spec
Coolray
NX
Length
4380 mm
4660 mm
Width
1795 mm
1865 mm
Height
1609 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
520 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2370 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Coolray
NX
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
2400 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
87.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
99.5 mm
Maximum Power
128 kW
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
200 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
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 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
Coolray
NX
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Automatic 8-speed
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic 8-speed
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Spec
Coolray
NX
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
NX
Airbags
6
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard,,
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
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
Coolray
NX
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Yes
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Yes
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
Coolray
NX
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
F SPORT
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front only
Ambient Lighting
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Coolray
NX
Climate Control
Climate control
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Climate control
Auto Dual zone
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Climate control
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
NX
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 17
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard TFT
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 17
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 5PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
Coolray
NX
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Spec
Coolray
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
15.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
25.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
195 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
195 mm
Spec
Coolray
NX
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
20
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Spec
Coolray
NX
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Double Wishbone -
Front Track Width
-
1605 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1625 mm
Spec
Coolray
NX
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
185 g/km
Spec
Coolray
NX
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000km
Spec
Coolray
NX
Ownership Role
top
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
1276500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Flagship
Starting Price
429900
1276500
Starting Price Zar
429900
1276500
Spec
Coolray
NX
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 105,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray 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: Coolray 60 vs NX 86.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs NX 49.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs NX 93.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs NX 65.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray 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 8 points
NX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.
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
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus NX
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 67 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, NX leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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