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EX-8 Dropside
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
NX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2023
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Dropside listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
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.
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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
Dropside truck
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
Mid 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
1760-1860 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
Length
6620 mm
4660 mm
Width
2100 mm
1865 mm
Height
2355 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
3850 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
55 l
Kerb Weight
2650 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
7800 kg
2370 kg
Payload Capacity
5150 kg
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 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
-
Boot/Cargo Space
-
520 l
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1605 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1625 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Double Wishbone -
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
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
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
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
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
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
ex-8-dropside
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
mid
-
Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
Engine
3.9-litre Turbocharged 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
3907 cc
2400 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
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
87.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
99.5 mm
Maximum Power
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
373 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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 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
EX-8 Dropside
NX
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic 8-speed
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic 8-speed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
AWD
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
Automatic 8-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
Claimed Mileage
5.2 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
4.2 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
6.1 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
5.2 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
100
55
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 Dropside
NX
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
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
EX-8 Dropside
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
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Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
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
EX-8 Dropside
NX
Seat Material
Cloth
F SPORT
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front only
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Standard TFT
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Dropside grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
F SPORT
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 4
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
Infotainment System
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Standard 17
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 17
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 5PCs
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
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
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
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
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
Approach Angle
Not Available
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
25.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
195 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
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
15.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
25.0 deg
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
Tyre Size
Not Available
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
12 months / 15,000km
Battery Warranty
4
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
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Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
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
-
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
185 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
NX
Ownership Role
Mid
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
656500 ZAR
1276500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
656500
1276500
Starting Price Zar
656500
1276500
In depth: how these cars differ
This EX-8 Dropside 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: EX-8 Dropside 58 vs NX 86.
Efficiency index: EX-8 Dropside 31 vs NX 49.
Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Dropside 94 vs NX 93.
Practicality index: EX-8 Dropside 67 vs NX 65.
Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Dropside 65 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 11 points
NX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EX-8 Dropside 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
EX-8 Dropside
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus NX
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for EX-8 Dropside
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, NX leads. However, EX-8 Dropside may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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