Hyundai EX-8 Van Body vs Ldv G10+ Van

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Hyundai EX-8 Van Body in South Africa

Hyundai EX-8 Van Body

3.9D Van Body 5MT Diesel Current
Price on request
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 373 Nm ⛽ 4.8 km/l
VS
Ldv G10+ Van in South Africa

Ldv G10+ Van

G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed Automatic Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 565,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 118 kW 🔧 375 Nm ⛽ 11.49 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance G10+ Van
Fuel Economy G10+ Van
🛡 Safety EX-8 Van Body
📦 Practicality EX-8 Van Body
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec EX-8 Van Body G10+ Van
Maximum Power 103 kW @ 2800 rpm 118 kW
Maximum Torque 373 Nm 375 Nm
Engine Size 3907 cc 1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 4.8 km/l 11.49 km/l
Ground Clearance 200 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Boot / Load Bay - 5200 l
Airbags Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure 2
Kerb Weight 2650 kg 2085 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Warranty 5 5 years / 200000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

EX-8 Van Body has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance G10+ Van +3 pts
Efficiency G10+ Van +17 pts
Safety EX-8 Van Body +44 pts
Practicality EX-8 Van Body +4 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

EX-8 Van Body

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

G10+ Van

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

EX-8 Van Body

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

G10+ Van

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec EX-8 Van Body G10+ Van
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2026
Generation Current South African EX-8 Van Body listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South African G10+ Van generation.
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. No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Van body truck Two-seat medium panel van
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Van Van
Tare Mass Kg 2650 kg -
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec EX-8 Van Body G10+ Van
Length 6620 mm 5168 mm
Width 2100 mm 1980 mm
Height 2355 mm 1928 mm
Wheelbase 3850 mm 3198 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 2650 kg 2085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 7800 kg 3000 kg
Payload Capacity 5150 kg 915 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space - 5200 l
Towing Capacity - 1500 kg
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.9 m
Front Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable
Front Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom - Not Applicable

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

EX-8 Van Body leads by 8 points

EX-8 Van Body has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.

Index leader 64 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 74% source coverage
64
#1 Index leader

EX-8 Van Body

74% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 58
Efficiency 29
Safety 94
Practicality 67
Ownership 65
Leads by 8 points
56
#2

G10+ Van

68% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 63 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 61
Efficiency 46
Safety 50
Practicality 63
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance G10+ Van +3 Efficiency G10+ Van +17 Safety EX-8 Van Body +44 Practicality EX-8 Van Body +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

EX-8 Van Body

Performance 58/100
Efficiency 29/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 67/100
Ownership 65/100

G10+ Van

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 63/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Hyundai EX-8 Van Body leads the catalogue index with 64 pts vs 56 pts for G10+ Van

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, EX-8 Van Body leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This EX-8 Van Body and G10+ Van comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: EX-8 Van Body 58 vs G10+ Van 61.

Efficiency index: EX-8 Van Body 29 vs G10+ Van 46.

Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Van Body 94 vs G10+ Van 50.

Practicality index: EX-8 Van Body 67 vs G10+ Van 63.

Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Van Body 65 vs G10+ Van 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.