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 starts ZAR 257,200 cheaperH6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · UX from ZAR 957,100
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H6 GT
UX
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
188 Nm
Engine Size
1999 cc
2000 cc
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
192 mm
160 mm
Boot / Load Bay
460 l
268 l
Airbags
6
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1585 kg
Seating Capacity
-
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Both H6 GT and UX are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
H6 GT
+15 pts
Efficiency
UX
+25 pts
Safety
Equal
Practicality
H6 GT
+10 pts
Ownership
UX
+28 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H6 GT
Strengths
More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
🏆 Overall Winner
UX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
H6 GT
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability
UX
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
H6 GT
UX
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Self Charging Hybrid
Combined Power
180 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
103.4 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
4
4
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Engine Code
GW4C20B
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2000 cc
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
200 km/h
177 km/h
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
188 Nm
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
8.1 sec
Battery Capacity
1.8 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
e-CVT
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
H6 GT
UX
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Auto,Rainsensing
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
-
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
-
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
EV Mode
Yes
-
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Park Assist
Yes
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
EMV// With guidelines
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera
Yes
EMV// With guidelines
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
-
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Spec
H6 GT
UX
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
-
Differential Lock
No
-
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
FWD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
FWD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
ECVT
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
ECVT
LSD Available
No
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
2
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
ECVT
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
-
Spec
H6 GT
UX
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
20 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
26 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
192 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
192 mm
160 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
-
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 Modes
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
No
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Recovery Hooks
No
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Spec
H6 GT
UX
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
60:40 -
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
-
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
-
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
-
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Cup Holders
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat
Yes
-
Fabric Seats
No
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Interior Colours
2
-
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
-
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
Driver 2-way,Power
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Memory Seats
Yes
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
Yes
Standard
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic Leather
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic Leather
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
-
Steering Type
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
3 Spoke/ Leather
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
-
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60:40 -
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
-
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
-
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto standard. Digital instrument cluster across both variants. Head-up display on LT. Sports-bolstered front seats with red contrast stitching. Synthe
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Spec
H6 GT
UX
ABS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
Airbags
6
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Alarm System
Yes
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
BA
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Central Locking
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard Rear door
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
-
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
-
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
-
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard LED
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard LED
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Overhang
880 mm
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
-
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Led Headlights
Yes
Standard
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Overhang
890 mm
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Roof Type
Metal Roof
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Alloy Wheel Design
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Spec
H6 GT
UX
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
6.2 l/100km
4.2 l/100km
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
13.2 km/l
-
Claimed Fuel Consumption
6.2 l/100km
4.2 l/100km
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
23.8 km/l
Combined Consumption
6.2 l/100km
4.2 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
6.2 l/100km
4.2 l/100km
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.2 l/100km
-
Fuel Consumption Urban
7.8 l/100km
-
Fuel Economy City
5.0
-
Fuel Economy Combined
6.2 l/100km
4.2 l/100km
Fuel Economy Highway
6.0
-
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 l/100km
4.2 l/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
43 l
Fuel Tank Litres
58
43
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
23.8 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT
UX
Alternator
110A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
8 years / 160,000km
First Service At
5000
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Service Interval
10000
12 months / 15,000km
Service Intervals
10000
-
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Spec
H6 GT
UX
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Audio
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
12
Standard 13
Audio System
Yes
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Connected Services
Yes
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Display Audio
Yes
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
Standard 4PCs
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment System
Yes
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
Yes
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Navigation System
Yes
Standard/ EMV
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
-
Number of Speakers
12
Standard 13
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Touchscreen
Yes
Mark Levinson/ EMV
USB Ports
3
Standard 4PCs
Voice Control
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Spec
H6 GT
UX
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Spec
H6 GT
UX
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
-
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
-
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
-
Tyre Load Index
94
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard Auto Location
Tyre Size
235/50R19
Run Flat
Tyre Speed Rating
V
-
Tyre Type
Radial
-
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
Run Flat
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Wheel Rim Size
18
Run Flat
Wheel Size Type
18
-
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
-
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spec
H6 GT
UX
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
1585 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2023
2019
Generation
First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
Facelift History
First-generation H6 GT launched in South Africa in 2023. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the hybrid system calibration and adjusted the chassis damping mapping for SA road conditions.
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Color Note
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof option pairs with white, silver and red base colours.
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Spec
H6 GT
UX
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
268 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
43 l
Ground Clearance (Default)
192 mm
160 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Height
1695 mm
1520 mm
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1585 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Length
4653 mm
4495 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Minimum Turning Radius
11.8 m
5.2 m
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2640 mm
Width
1886 mm
1840 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
-
525 kg
Spec
H6 GT
UX
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson -
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson -
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1550 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Power Steering
Yes
-
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Wishbone - Trailing
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Wishbone - Trailing
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1550 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Spec
H6 GT
UX
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km
96 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
143
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
-
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
-
Idle CO2 Output
143
-
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
-
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Spec
H6 GT
UX
Ownership Role
Top
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
769900 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Base
Starting Price
769900
957100
Starting Price Zar
769900
957100
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Lexus South Africa vehicle API checked 2026-07-17
Spec
H6 GT
UX
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
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Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
UX leads by 3 points
Both H6 GT and UX are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
93/100
H6 GT
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Lexus UX
wins with 76 pts
vs 73 pts for H6 GT
In structured scoring, UX emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H6 GT may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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 67 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 94, 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 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 65, UX 55. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: H6 GT 70, 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 and UX in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: H6 GT scores 70 vs 55.
Efficiency: H6 GT scores 67 vs 92.
Safety: H6 GT scores 94 vs 94.
Practicality: H6 GT scores 65 vs 55.
Ownership: H6 GT scores 65 vs 93.
Final structured scoring gives UX
the advantage in this comparison.
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