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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
NX
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
H6 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
NX
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2023
Generation
Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
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.
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
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 Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1946 kg
1760-1860 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Length
4703 mm
4660 mm
Width
1886 mm
1865 mm
Height
1730 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
560 l
520 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2400 kg
2370 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.8 m
Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1605 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1625 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Double Wishbone -
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Not Available
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1445 l
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AC Type
Dual-zone
Auto Dual zone
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Heads Up Display
Full-colour
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Auto Dual zone
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
10.25-inch
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
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Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
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Sound System
9
Standard 17
Source Model Column
h6-phev
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Surround View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2400 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
87.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
99.5 mm
Maximum Power
268 kW
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
760 Nm
430 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
19.1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
106 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x2
AWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two-wheel drive
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Claimed Mileage
90.9 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
90.9 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
55
Combined Driving Range
Over 1000 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard,,
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Alarm System
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Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
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Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
-
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Surround View Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Seat Material
Not Applicable
F SPORT
Heated Seats
Front
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard Front only
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
Instrument Cluster Type
10.25-inch
Standard TFT
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
F SPORT
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Folding Rear Seats
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60:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 4
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Infotainment System
Coffee OS
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Number of Speakers
9
Standard 17
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Standard TFT
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard 5PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
Coffee OS
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Infotainment Display
Coffee OS
-
Audio Speakers
9
Standard 17
Audio System
9
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Display Audio
Coffee OS
-
Head Up Display
Full-colour
-
Infotainment Screen
Coffee OS
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Multi Information Display
10.25-inch
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Connected Services
Wireless
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 5PCs
Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
Body Type
SUV
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Approach Angle
Not Available
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
25.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
195 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
15.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
25.0 deg
Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Tyre Size
Not Available
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
12 months / 15,000km
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 years / 150 000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
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Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
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Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
-
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
7 years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
7 years
-
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
185 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
-
Spec
H6 PHEV
NX
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
749900 ZAR
1276500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
749900
1276500
Starting Price Zar
749900
1276500
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 PHEV and NX 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: H6 PHEV 98 vs NX 86.
Efficiency index: H6 PHEV 96 vs NX 49.
Safety-equipment index: H6 PHEV 90 vs NX 93.
Practicality index: H6 PHEV 68 vs NX 65.
Ownership-cover index: H6 PHEV 65 vs NX 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
H6 PHEV leads by 9 points
H6 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NX remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
65/100
NX
Performance
86/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 75 pts for NX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 PHEV leads. However, NX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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