Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Lexus RZ

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.

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo in South Africa

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo

1.2 Executive Cargo 4AT Petrol Current
ZAR 299,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Lexus RZ in South Africa

Lexus RZ

RZ 550e F SPORT Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,977,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 300 kW 🔧 269 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Lexus RZ: the short answer

RZ has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Grand i10 Cargo.

Grand i10 Cargo starts ZAR 1,422,100 cheaper Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500 · RZ from ZAR 1,682,600

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand i10 Cargo RZ
Maximum Power Grand i10 Cargo61 kW RZ300 kW
Maximum Torque Grand i10 Cargo114 Nm RZ268.6 Nm
Engine Size Grand i10 Cargo1197 cc RZNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Grand i10 Cargo16.9 km/l RZNot Applicable
Ground Clearance Grand i10 Cargo165 mm RZ200 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand i10 Cargo

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

RZ

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

Which One's Right for You?

Grand i10 Cargo

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

RZ

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Grand i10 Cargo RZ
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2026
Generation Current South African Grand i10 Cargo 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 Panel van SUV
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Van Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg 900-950 kg 2145-2165 kg
Vehicle Type Van SUV
Spec Grand i10 Cargo RZ
Length 3815 mm 4805 mm
Width 1680 mm 1895 mm
Height 1520 mm 1635 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1210 l 522 l
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 2180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 2640 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 460 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 750 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1013 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 1008 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1069 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 953 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Grand i10 Cargo 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: Grand i10 Cargo 30 vs RZ 83.

Efficiency index: Grand i10 Cargo 66 vs RZ 90.

Safety-equipment index: Grand i10 Cargo 40 vs RZ 94.

Practicality index: Grand i10 Cargo 64 vs RZ 62.

Ownership-cover index: Grand i10 Cargo 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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 31 points

RZ has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Grand i10 Cargo.

Evidence leader 82 /100
Lead 31 points
Data 60% source coverage
82
#1 Evidence leader

RZ

60% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 62
Performance 83
Efficiency 90
Safety 94
Practicality 62
Leads by 31 points
51
#2

Grand i10 Cargo

76% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 66 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 66
Safety 40
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance RZ +53 Efficiency RZ +24 Safety RZ +54 Practicality Grand i10 Cargo +2

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

RZ

Performance 83/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 62/100

Grand i10 Cargo

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 40/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus RZ leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Cargo

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RZ leads. However, Grand i10 Cargo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Grand i10 Cargo vs RZ questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.