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.
GWM Jolion Pro Limited vs Lexus UX: the short answer
Jolion Pro Limited and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Jolion Pro Limited starts ZAR 525,650 cheaperJolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450 · UX from ZAR 957,100
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Maximum Power
Jolion Pro Limited105 kW
UX146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Jolion Pro Limited210 Nm
UX188 Nm
Engine Size
Jolion Pro Limited1500 cc
UX2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Jolion Pro Limited12.3 km/l
UX23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Jolion Pro Limited168 mm
UX160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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.
GWM Jolion Pro Limited
1.5T Super Luxury Limited 7DCT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Jolion Pro Limited
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
UX
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Jolion Pro Limited
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
UX
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
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2019
Generation
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited 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
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
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
1585 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Length
4470 mm
4495 mm
Width
1898 mm
1840 mm
Height
1625 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
148 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
291 l
268 l
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1870 kg
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
405 kg
525 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1550 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam composite
Wishbone - Trailing
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
All doors, one-touch anti-pinch
-
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Auto Dual zone
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
jolion-pro-limited
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Auto Dual zone
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2000 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
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
105 kW
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
e-CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
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
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
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Gearbox
Automatic
ECVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
-
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
7
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
ECVT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
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
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
-
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
ECVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
19.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
27.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
43 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
23.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
43
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Airbags
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
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
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Parking Sensors
4 rear sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Standard
EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Auto,Rainsensing
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Standard
EMV// With guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Seat Material
Leatherette
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
3 Spoke/ Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro Limited grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Floor Mats
Limited-edition branded carpets
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Black leatherette
Synthetic Leather
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Infotainment System
12.4-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Standard 13
Navigation System
Standard
Standard/ EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch LCD
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear Type A + Type C
Standard 4PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.4
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Infotainment Display
12.4
-
Infotainment Screen
12.4
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Connected Services
Wireless
Standard
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12.4
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers
6
Standard 13
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 4PCs
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Rear
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Black
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Exterior Trim
Green exterior accents
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
160 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
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 Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
Run Flat
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid
Spare Wheel Type
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
-
Wheel Rim Size
18
Run Flat
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Brake Caliper Colour
Green
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
12 months / 15,000km
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
8 years / 160,000km
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
-
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
-
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
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 / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
96 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
UX
Ownership Role
Top
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
431450 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Base
Starting Price
431450
957100
Starting Price Zar
431450
957100
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jolion Pro Limited 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: Jolion Pro Limited 45 vs UX 55.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro Limited 51 vs UX 92.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro Limited 90 vs UX 93.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro Limited 56 vs UX 55.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro Limited 94 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 6 points
Jolion Pro Limited and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
55/100
Jolion Pro Limited
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
94/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus UX
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 66 pts for Jolion Pro Limited
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UX leads. However, Jolion Pro Limited may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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