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.
H6 GT PHEV starts ZAR 957100 cheaperH6 GT PHEV from ZAR 799,900 · UX from ZAR 957,100
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
UX
Engine Power
321 kW
146 kW
Torque
762 Nm
188 Nm
Engine Size
1500 cc
2000 cc
Claimed Mileage
125 km/l
23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
170 mm
160 mm
Boot / Load Bay
392 l
268 l
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
1585 kg
Seating Capacity
5
5
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
UX has a slight advantage, but H6 GT PHEV remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
H6 GT PHEV
+45 pts
Efficiency
H6 GT PHEV
+5 pts
Safety
UX
+85 pts
Practicality
H6 GT PHEV
+5 pts
Ownership
UX
+28 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H6 GT PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
🏆 Overall Winner
UX
Strengths
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
H6 GT PHEV
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability
UX
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
UX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2019
Generation
Current South African H6 GT PHEV 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
Coupe SUV
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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
UX
Ground Clearance
170 mm
160 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2640 mm
Length
4727 mm
4495 mm
Width
1940 mm
1840 mm
Height
1729 mm
1520 mm
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
2525 kg
2110 kg
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
392 l
268 l
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
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Front Track Width
-
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1550 mm
Turning Radius
-
5.2 m
Load Bed Length
392 l
268 l
Load Bed Width
-
-
Front Legroom
-
-
Rear Legroom
-
-
Front Headroom
-
-
Rear Headroom
-
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
-
Rear Shoulder Room
-
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1390 l
-
Number of Doors
5
5
Max Payload
-
525 kg
Boot Volume
392 l
268 l
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
43 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
2525 kg
2110 kg
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
170 mm
160 mm
Height Mm
1729 mm
1520 mm
Length Mm
4727 mm
4495 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
392 l
268 l
Loadbox Width Mm
-
-
Payload Kg
-
525 kg
Cargo Volume
392 l
268 l
Tare Mass Kg
2075 kg
1585 kg
Turning Circle
-
5.2 m
Turning Circle M
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5.2 m
Width Mm
1940 mm
1840 mm
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
UX
Engine
1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid
2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Engine Type
1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid
2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Displacement
1500 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
-
Inline 4
Valves per Cylinder
-
-
Power
321 kW
146 kW
Power @ RPM
-
6000
Torque
762 Nm
188 Nm
Torque @ RPM
-
4400-5200
Fuel System
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Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Turbocharger
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Naturally aspirated
Top Speed
-
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
8.1 sec
Compression Ratio
-
-
Cylinder Bore
-
-
Piston Stroke
-
-
Engine Code
-
-
Power
43 bhp
196 bhp
Fuel Grade Required
PHEV
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Cylinder Layout
-
Inline 4
Engine Aspiration
-
Naturally aspirated
Engine Type Config
1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid
2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
0–100 km/h
4.9 sec
8.1 sec
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2000 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
1500 cc
2000 cc
EV Range
180 km
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Acceleration 0 100
4.9 sec
8.1 sec
Engine Config
1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid
2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Engine Cylinders
-
Inline 4
Engine Displacement Cc
1500 cc
2000 cc
Engine Power kW
321 kW
146 kW
Engine Torque Nm
762 Nm
188 Nm
Engine Valves
-
-
Induction
-
Naturally aspirated
Max Power kW
321 kW
146 kW
Max Torque Nm
762 Nm
188 Nm
Maximum Power
321 kW
146 kW
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
188 Nm
Power kW Rpm
-
6000
Active Exhaust
-
-
Torque Nm Rpm
-
4400-5200
Turbo Type
-
Naturally aspirated
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
UX
Transmission
Automatic
ECVT
Drive Type
Four-wheel drive
FWD
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
FWD
LSD Available
-
-
Transfer Case
-
-
Differential Lock
-
-
Paddle Shifters
-
-
Final Drive Ratio
-
-
Number of Gears
-
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
ECVT
Clutch Type
-
-
Drivetrain
Four-wheel drive
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
ECVT
4WD Engagement
Available
-
4WD Hi Range
Available
-
4WD Lo Range
-
-
4WD Selector
-
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
-
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
-
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
ECVT
Low Range
-
-
Axle Layout
Four-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
-
-
Transmission Speeds
-
-
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
UX
Claimed Mileage
125 km/l
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
102.5 km/l
-
Highway Mileage
145 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
43 l
Emission Standard
-
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
-
Auto Start Stop
-
Standard
Average Fuel Consumption
0.8 l/100km
4.2 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
0.8 l/100km
4.2 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
0.8 l/100km
4.2 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
125 km/l
23.8 km/l
AC Charging Power
-
-
Charging Port Type
-
-
Charging Time AC Full
-
-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
-
-
Charging Type
-
-
Combined Consumption
0.8 l/100km
4.2 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
0.8 l/100km
4.2 l/100km
DC Charging Power
-
-
Fuel Economy Combined
0.8 l/100km
4.2 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
43 l
Fuel Type
PHEV
Hybrid
Low Range Ratio
-
-
Combined Driving Range
1000
-
Electric Consumption
-
-
Range Real World Highway
-
-
Range Real World Mixed
-
-
Range Wltp
-
-
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
UX
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Standard 2
Brake Assist
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser
-
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
-
Standard
BA
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
-
Standard
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Passenger Airbag
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
TCS
-
Standard,,
Knee Airbag
-
Standard
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
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
H6 GT PHEV
UX
Cruise Control
-
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
-
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
-
Parking Sensors
-
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
-
EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera
-
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
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Standard
Auto Highbeam
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Standard
Auto Wipers
-
Auto,Rainsensing
Drive Modes
-
Standard Eco,Normal,Sport
Rear Parking Sensors
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Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
-
EMV// With guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
-
-
Around View Monitor
-
-
Blind Spot Warning
-
-
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
UX
Seat Material
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Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
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Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
-
-
Ambient Lighting
-
-
Steering Wheel Material
-
3 Spoke/ Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
-
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 GT PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
🏆Lexus UX
wins with 76 pts
vs 65 pts for H6 GT PHEV
In structured scoring, UX emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H6 GT PHEV may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the UX edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: H6 GT PHEV 97 vs UX 92. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: H6 GT PHEV 9, UX 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: H6 GT PHEV 65, UX 93. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: H6 GT PHEV 60, UX 55. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: H6 GT PHEV 100, UX 55. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The UX edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The UX scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between H6 GT PHEV and UX in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: H6 GT PHEV scores 100 vs 55.
Efficiency: H6 GT PHEV scores 97 vs 92.
Safety: H6 GT PHEV scores 9 vs 94.
Practicality: H6 GT PHEV scores 60 vs 55.
Ownership: H6 GT PHEV scores 65 vs 93.
Final structured scoring gives UX
the advantage in this comparison.
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