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.
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Crafter starts ZAR 95,900 cheaperCrafter from ZAR 861,200 · UX from ZAR 957,100
Five key differences
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Specification
Crafter
UX
Maximum Power
Crafter103 kW
UX146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Crafter340 Nm
UX188 Nm
Engine Size
Crafter1968 cc
UX2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Crafter16.7 km/l
UX23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Crafter195 mm
UX160 mm
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Spec
Crafter
UX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2019
Generation
Current South African Crafter listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Van
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
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Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
Van
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
GVM class 5000 kg
1585 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
Crafter
UX
Length
7391 mm
4495 mm
Width
2040 mm
1840 mm
Height
2590 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
4490 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
43 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
6000 kg
2110 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Boot/Cargo Space
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268 l
Kerb Weight
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1585 kg
Payload Capacity
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525 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.2 m
Spec
Crafter
UX
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1550 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Wishbone - Trailing
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Crafter
UX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Not Available
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Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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12V Accessory Socket
Standard
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AC Type
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Front Power Outlet
Standard
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Fuel Consumption Combined
6-8
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Bottle Holders
Standard
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Power Socket 12v
Standard
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
crafter
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Spec
Crafter
UX
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1968 cc
2000 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
103 kW
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
340 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
e-CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
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 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
Crafter
UX
Gearbox
Automatic
ECVT
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
ECVT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x2
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
Not Applicable
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Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
ECVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Spec
Crafter
UX
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
19.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.5 km/l
27.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
43 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
23.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
43
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
Crafter
UX
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
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Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Crafter
UX
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Not Available
EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto,Rainsensing
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Not Available
EMV// With guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Crafter
UX
Seat Material
Cloth
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Cup Holders
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke/ Leather
Interior Colour Options
Black
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Crafter grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Trim Colour
Black
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Interior Colours
Black
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Synthetic Leather
Folding Rear Seats
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60:40 -
Rear Armrest
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Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
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Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
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Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
Crafter
UX
Infotainment System
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Standard 13
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard 4PCs
FM Radio
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio
AM/FM stereo
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Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Radio
AM/FM
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Touchscreen
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Audio Speakers
Not Available
Standard 13
Audio System
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Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
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Standard 4PCs
Spec
Crafter
UX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Body Type
Van
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Crafter
UX
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
160 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Crafter
UX
Tyre Size
Not Available
Run Flat
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Run Flat
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Spec
Crafter
UX
CO2 Emissions
193238 g/km
96 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Idle CO2 Output
193238
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CO2 Emissions G Km
193238
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Spec
Crafter
UX
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Spec
Crafter
UX
Service Plan
Not Available
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Service Interval
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12 months / 15,000km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 160,000km
Spec
Crafter
UX
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
1406000 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Base
Starting Price
1406000
957100
Starting Price Zar
1406000
957100
In depth: how these cars differ
This Crafter and UX comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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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