Foton eTruckmate vs Lexus NX

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.

Foton eTruckmate in South Africa

Foton eTruckmate

eTruckMate Electric Current
ZAR 575,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 60 kW
VS
Lexus NX in South Africa

Lexus NX

NX 350 F SPORT Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,276,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 205 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Foton eTruckmate vs Lexus NX: the short answer

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.

eTruckmate starts ZAR 499,200 cheaper eTruckmate from ZAR 575,000 · NX from ZAR 1,074,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification eTruckmate NX
Maximum Power eTruckmate60 kW NX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed NX430 Nm
Engine Size eTruckmateNot Applicable NX2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy eTruckmateNot Applicable NX12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed NX195 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec eTruckmate NX
Model Introduced Year 2024 2023
Generation Compact electric single-cab commercial platform on a 2,600 mm wheelbase. Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Facelift History Current South African eTruckmate range, with no separate facelift identified. 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 Light truck SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Battery-electric compact truck Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type Electric light commercial vehicle SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1760-1860 kg
Spec eTruckmate NX
Length 4670 mm 4660 mm
Width 1590 mm 1865 mm
Height 1860 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 520 l
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 2370 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1000 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows -
Doors 2 doors 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 -

In depth: how these cars differ

This eTruckmate and NX 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.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

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.

eTruckmate vs NX questions

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.