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EX-8 Chassis Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
RZ
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Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Updated dedicated battery-electric Lexus RZ range launched locally in 2026
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.
2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Chassis cab
SUV
Body Type Cab
Cab body
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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
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2650 kg
2145-2165 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Length
6620 mm
4805 mm
Width
2100 mm
1895 mm
Height
2355 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
3850 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Applicable
522 l
Kerb Weight
2650 kg
2180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
7800 kg
2640 kg
Payload Capacity
5150 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
750 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1013 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1008 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1069 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
953 mm
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1614 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1636 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Wishbone -
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Auto Dual zone,Humidity Sensor
Power Windows
Not Available
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic (Dimming)
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Not Available
Auto Dual zone,Humidity Sensor
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
4
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
ex-8-chassis-cab
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Trim Level
base
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Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Auto Dual zone,Humidity Sensor
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Engine
3.9-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3907 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
300 kW
Maximum Torque
373 Nm
268.6 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front + Rear
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport, Range
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
38.9 kW/tonne
137.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
140.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
76.9 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
72.0 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
NMC
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
384.8 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
450 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
22 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
150 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
30 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Gearbox
Manual
Single-speed electric drive
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
AWD DIRECT4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
13.786:1 front / 13.786:1 rear
Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Single-speed electric drive
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
AWD DIRECT4
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
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Single-speed electric drive
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
AWD DIRECT4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Claimed Mileage
5.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
4.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
6.4 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
5.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC / CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
100
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
450
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
18.41
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
320 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
390 km
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Not Available
EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Not Available
EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Seat Material
Cloth
Ultra-Suede/ F SPORT
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front and Rear,+ Front Radiation
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Driver + Passenger
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi-colour
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Steer-By-Wire F SPORT/ Synthetic Leather + Heater
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Standard TFT
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-way power
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-way power
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Chassis Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Ultra-Suede/ F SPORT
Folding Rear Seats
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60:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 4
Driver Lumbar Support
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Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Infotainment System
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Standard 13
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Standard TFT
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard 5PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Multi Information Display
Digital display
-
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Audio Speakers
Not Available
Standard 13
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 5PCs
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED fog-lamp function
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
Classic White, Graphite Black GF, Neutrino Grey, Neutrino Grey Bi-Tone, Sonic Copper Bi-Tone, Sonic Iridium
Body Type
Van
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Led Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Headlight Type
Halogen
Standard
Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic (Dimming)
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Approach Angle
Not Available
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
24.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
16.0 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
200 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
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
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Tyre Size
Not Available
F:235-50 R20 / R:255-45 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Without (Repair Kit Included)
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
12 months / 15,000km
Battery Warranty
4
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Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
7 years / 105000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
7 years / 105000 km
Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
7 years / 105000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Warranty Years
5
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers
5
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
RZ
Ownership Role
Base
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
581900 ZAR
1977600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
581900
1977600
Starting Price Zar
581900
1977600
In depth: how these cars differ
This EX-8 Chassis Cab and RZ 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: EX-8 Chassis Cab 58 vs RZ 83.
Efficiency index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 32 vs RZ 90.
Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 94 vs RZ 94.
Practicality index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 67 vs RZ 62.
Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 65 vs RZ 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
RZ leads by 17 points
RZ holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over EX-8 Chassis Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RZ
Performance
83/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
62/100
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
32/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus RZ
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 65 pts for EX-8 Chassis Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RZ leads. However, EX-8 Chassis Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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