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.
UX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.
GR86 starts ZAR 207,200 cheaperGR86 from ZAR 749,900 · UX from ZAR 957,100
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Specification
GR86
UX
Maximum Power
GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
UX146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
UX188 Nm
Engine Size
GR862387 cc
UX2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GR8610.9 km/l
UX23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
GR86130 mm
UX160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota GR86
2.4 Automatic
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Spec
GR86
UX
AC Type
Manual AC
Auto Dual zone
Accelerator 0 100
6.9 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Auto Dual zone
Auto Dimming Irvm
Standard
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Standard
-
Climate Control
Manual AC
Auto Dual zone
Climate Zones
Manual AC
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct + Port Injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
-
Difflock
Not Applicable
-
Digital Speedometer
7-inch Digital
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power and Handsfree
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Push Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Push Start
Engine Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.2
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Power Windows
All Doors
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Split
50/50 Split
-
Rear Wing
Rear Spoiler
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Standard
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Sport Fabric/Suede
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Sonar
Rear
-
Sound System
6
Standard 13
Source Model Column
gr86
-
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Sunroof
Not Available
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Standard Auto Location
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vdc
Standard with Track Mode
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
-
Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
Run Flat
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Spec
GR86
UX
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
8 km/l
19.2 km/l
Claimed Mileage
10.9 km/l
23.8 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
43 l
Fuel Tank Litres
50
43
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
27.7 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.9 km/l
23.8 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
GR86
UX
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Body Type
Sedan
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard LED
DRL
LED
Standard LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
-
Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Headlight Type
Full LED
Standard
Headlights
Full LED
Standard
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Led Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
-
Spec
GR86
UX
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
Standard 13
Audio System
6
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch Digital
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
Standard 4PCs
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Multi Information Display
7-inch Digital
-
Navigation System
Standard
Standard/ EMV
Rear Usb
2
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Number of Speakers
6
Standard 13
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
USB Ports
2
Standard 4PCs
Voice Control
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Spec
GR86
UX
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Spec
GR86
UX
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc Brembo
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brembo
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated Disc
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Solid
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver
-
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard Auto Location
Tyre Size
215/40 R18
Run Flat
Tyre Type
215/40 R18
-
Wheel Material
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheel Type
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheels
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
Run Flat
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Wheel Diameter
18-inch BBS Alloy
Run Flat
Spec
GR86
UX
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
8 years / 160,000km
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,500
-
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
12 months / 15,000km
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Plan
Optional
-
Service Plan Distance
Optional
-
Service Plan Duration
Optional
-
Spec
GR86
UX
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Color Note
White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Sedan
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
1585 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2022
2019
Generation
Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
Facelift History
Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Production Status
active
published
Spec
GR86
UX
Boot/Cargo Space
237 l
268 l
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
43 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1660 kg
2110 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
160 mm
Height
1310 mm
1520 mm
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1585 kg
Length
4265 mm
4495 mm
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.2 m
Wheelbase
2575 mm
2640 mm
Width
1775 mm
1840 mm
Payload Capacity
390 kg
525 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
-
Front Headroom
998 mm
-
Rear Headroom
958 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
891 mm
-
Spec
GR86
UX
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson -
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson -
Front Track Width
1520 mm
1550 mm
Power Steering
Electric
-
Rear Axle Type
Double Wishbone
-
Rear Spring Type
Double Wishbone
-
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Wishbone - Trailing
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Wishbone - Trailing
Rear Track Width
1540 mm
1550 mm
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
GR86
UX
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
96 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
177
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Idle CO2 Output
177
-
Noise Level
70 dB
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
GR86
UX
Ownership Role
Top
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Base
Starting Price
799900
957100
Starting Price Zar
799900
957100
Spec
GR86
UX
Real-world City Mileage Max
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
8 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
9
-
Spec
GR86
UX
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2387 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Boxer
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
173 kW @ 7000 rpm
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
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
6-Speed Automatic
e-CVT
Top Speed
226 km/h
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.9 sec
8.1 sec
Power-to-Weight Ratio
136.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
196.9 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
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
This GR86 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: GR86 67 vs UX 55.
Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs UX 92.
Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs UX 93.
Practicality index: GR86 46 vs UX 55.
Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 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 11 points
UX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
55/100
GR86
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus UX
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 61 pts for GR86
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UX leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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