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Deliver 9
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NX
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Spec
Deliver 9
NX
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
Current South African Deliver 9 generation.
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
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
Three-seat large panel van
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Van
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1760-1860 kg
Spec
Deliver 9
NX
Length
5940 mm
4660 mm
Width
2062 mm
1865 mm
Height
2755 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
3760 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
12330 l
520 l
Kerb Weight
2361 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
4000 kg
2370 kg
Payload Capacity
1580 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.1 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Deliver 9
NX
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 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
Common-rail direct injection
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83 mm
87.5 mm
Stroke
92 mm
99.5 mm
Maximum Power
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
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
RWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
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
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.21 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.89 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
Deliver 9
NX
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Available
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Clutch Type
Torque converter
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
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 Available
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
Deliver 9
NX
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
55
Combined Driving Range
860.22
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
800 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
NX
Airbags
2
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
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
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
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
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Not Available
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
Deliver 9
NX
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
-
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Deliver 9
NX
Seat Material
Fabric
F SPORT
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard Front only
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Seat Trim
Fabric
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
Deliver 9
NX
Climate Control
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Standard
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
NX
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 17
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Standard TFT
USB Ports
Standard
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Deliver 9
NX
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Spec
Deliver 9
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 Applicable
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Available
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
Deliver 9
NX
Tyre Size
215/75 R16C
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
-
Wheel Rim Size
16
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric
Spec
Deliver 9
NX
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Double Wishbone -
Front Track Width
-
1605 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1625 mm
Spec
Deliver 9
NX
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
185 g/km
Spec
Deliver 9
NX
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000km
Spec
Deliver 9
NX
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
757100 ZAR
1276500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Flagship
Starting Price
757100
1276500
Starting Price Zar
757100
1276500
Spec
Deliver 9
NX
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
7 years / 105,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deliver 9 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: Deliver 9 66 vs NX 86.
Efficiency index: Deliver 9 44 vs NX 49.
Safety-equipment index: Deliver 9 50 vs NX 93.
Practicality index: Deliver 9 78 vs NX 65.
Ownership-cover index: Deliver 9 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 14 points
NX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deliver 9 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
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus NX
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 61 pts for Deliver 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, NX leads. However, Deliver 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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