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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
UX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
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EX-8 Chassis Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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UX
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2019
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Chassis Cab 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
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
published
Segment
Van
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2650 kg
1585 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
Length
6620 mm
4495 mm
Width
2100 mm
1840 mm
Height
2355 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
3850 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Applicable
268 l
Kerb Weight
2650 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
7800 kg
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
5150 kg
525 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
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
EX-8 Chassis Cab
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
Wireless
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
-
AC Type
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
4
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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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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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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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
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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
ex-8-chassis-cab
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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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
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Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
Engine
3.9-litre Turbocharged Diesel
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
3907 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
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
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 @ 2800 rpm
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
373 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
RWD
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
38.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
140.8 Nm/tonne
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
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
Gearbox
Manual
ECVT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
-
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
5
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
ECVT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
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Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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
Manual
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
5
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
Claimed Mileage
5.5 km/l
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
4.5 km/l
19.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
6.4 km/l
27.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 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
5.5 km/l
23.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
100
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
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
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
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Front and rear
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
Standard
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
EX-8 Chassis Cab
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
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke/ Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
-
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 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
Synthetic Leather
Folding Rear Seats
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60:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
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,12.3-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard 4PCs
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
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Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
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
-
Standard 4PCs
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
LED Headlamps
Halogen
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
-
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
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
160 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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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
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
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
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
12 months / 15,000km
Battery Warranty
4
8 years / 160,000km
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
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Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
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Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
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
UX
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
96 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
UX
Ownership Role
Base
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
581900 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Base
Starting Price
581900
957100
Starting Price Zar
581900
957100
In depth: how these cars differ
This EX-8 Chassis Cab and UX 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 UX 55.
Efficiency index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 32 vs UX 92.
Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 94 vs UX 93.
Practicality index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 67 vs UX 55.
Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 65 vs UX 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
UX leads by 7 points
EX-8 Chassis Cab and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
55/100
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 UX
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 65 pts for EX-8 Chassis Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UX 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 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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