Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vs Lexus UX

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.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic Diesel Automatic

ZAR 1,150,000 ex-showroom

⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l

Lexus UX

UX 300h EX Hybrid ECVT

ZAR 957,100 ex-showroom

⚡ 146 kW 🔧 188 Nm ⛽ 23.8 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Land Cruiser Prado

⛽ Fuel Economy UX

🛡 Safety Land Cruiser Prado

📦 Practicality Land Cruiser Prado

🔑 Ownership UX

UX starts ZAR 980000 cheaper Land Cruiser Prado from ZAR 980,000 · UX from ZAR 957,100

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Engine Power	150 kW	146 kW
Torque	500 Nm	188 Nm
Engine Size	2755 cc	2000 cc
Claimed Mileage	12.3 km/l	23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance	220 mm	160 mm
Boot / Load Bay	120 l	268 l
Airbags	9	Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Kerb Weight	2250 kg	1585 kg
Seating Capacity	7	5
Warranty	3 years / 100 000 km	7 years / 105,000km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

UX has a slight advantage, but Land Cruiser Prado remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Land Cruiser Prado +21 pts

Efficiency UX +43 pts

Safety Land Cruiser Prado +5 pts

Practicality Land Cruiser Prado +13 pts

Ownership UX +59 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Land Cruiser Prado

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

🏆 Overall Winner

UX

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser Prado

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
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	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Model Introduced Year	1996	2019
Generation	Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades	Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
Facelift History	Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety	Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since	2017	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	White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue	-
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	-
Drivetrain Note	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic	-
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	published
Segment	SUV	Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Ground Clearance	220 mm	160 mm
Wheelbase	2790 mm	2640 mm
Length	4840 mm	4495 mm
Width	1885 mm	1840 mm
Height	1890 mm	1520 mm
Kerb Weight	2250 kg	1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	2990 kg	2110 kg
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space	120 l	268 l
Towing Capacity	3000 kg	-
Front Track Width	-	1550 mm
Rear Track Width	-	1550 mm
Turning Radius	-	5.2 m
Load Bed Length	120 l	268 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	120 l	-
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	-	525 kg
Boot Volume	120 l	268 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	7	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	87 l	43 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	2990 kg	2110 kg
Ground Clearance Max	220 mm	160 mm
Ground Clearance Min	220 mm	160 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	220 mm	160 mm
Height Mm	1890 mm	1520 mm
Length Mm	4840 mm	4495 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	120 l	268 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	525 kg
Cargo Volume	120 l	268 l
Tare Mass Kg	2250 kg	1585 kg
Turning Circle	-	5.2 m
Turning Circle M	-	5.2 m
Width Mm	1885 mm	1840 mm

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Engine	2.8L Turbo Diesel	2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged	2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Displacement	2755 cc	2000 cc
Cylinders	4	Inline 4
Valves per Cylinder	4	-
Power	150 kW	146 kW
Power @ RPM	-	6000
Torque	500 Nm	188 Nm
Torque @ RPM	-	4400-5200
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Turbocharger	-	Naturally aspirated
Top Speed	175 km/h	177 km/h
0-100 km/h	9.8 sec	8.1 sec
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Power	201 bhp	196 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Diesel	-
Cylinder Layout	-	Inline 4
Engine Aspiration	-	Naturally aspirated
Engine Type Config	2.8L Turbo Diesel	2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
0–100 km/h	9.8 sec	8.1 sec
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
Engine Displacement	2755 cc	2000 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	2755 cc	2000 cc
EV Range	-	-
Acceleration 0 100	9.8 sec	8.1 sec
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Engine Config	2.8L Turbo Diesel	2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Engine Cylinders	4	Inline 4
Engine Displacement Cc	2755 cc	2000 cc
Engine Power kW	150 kW	146 kW
Engine Torque Nm	500 Nm	188 Nm
Engine Valves	4	-
Induction	-	Naturally aspirated
Max Power kW	150 kW	146 kW
Max Torque Nm	500 Nm	188 Nm
Maximum Power	150 kW	146 kW
Maximum Torque	500 Nm	188 Nm
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
Power Assisted Steering	Power Assisted	-
Power kW Rpm	-	6000
Active Exhaust	-	-
System Output	-	-
Torque Nm Rpm	-	4400-5200
Turbo Type	-	Naturally aspirated

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Transmission	Automatic	ECVT
Drive Type	4WD / AWD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	Ladder Frame	FWD
LSD Available	Electronic	-
Transfer Case	Low Range with Crawl Control	-
Differential Lock	Rear and Center Locking Differential	-
Paddle Shifters	-	-
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Number of Gears	4 km/h	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	ECVT
Clutch Type	-	-
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	ECVT
4WD Engagement	Available	-
4WD Hi Range	Available	-
4WD Lo Range	Available where 4WD low range is fitted	-
4WD Selector	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	-
Drive Mode Selector	4WD/off-road drive mode support	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	ECVT
Low Range	Available where 4WD low range is fitted	-
Axle Layout	4WD / AWD	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission Speeds	4 km/h	-

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Claimed Mileage	12.3 km/l	23.8 km/l
City Mileage	9 km/l	-
Highway Mileage	12 km/l	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	87 l	43 l
Emission Standard	Euro 5	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	Standard	Standard
Average Fuel Consumption	8.1 l/100km	4.2 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	8.1 l/100km	4.2 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	8.1 l/100km	4.2 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	12.3 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	8.1 l/100km	4.2 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	8.1 l/100km	4.2 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	8.1 l/100km	4.2 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	87 l	43 l
Fuel Type	Diesel	Hybrid
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Airbags	9	Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard,,
Hill Descent Control	Standard	-
Hill Start Assist	-	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
Alarm System	Standard	Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	-	Front/ D: Light,D: Buzzer,P: Light,P: Buzzer,Rr1: Light
Front Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB	Standard	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Brake Override System	-	-
Curtain Airbags	-	Standard
Driver Airbag	9	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold	-	Standard
Passenger Airbag	9	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	-	Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Side Airbags	-	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard,,
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	-
Knee Airbag	-	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	9	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	9	-
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	-

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Cruise Control	Standard	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	Standard	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	-
Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera	Standard	EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera	Standard	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Standard
Auto Highbeam	-	Standard
Auto Lights	LED with Auto Leveling	-
Auto Wipers	-	Auto,Rainsensing
Drive Modes	-	Standard Eco,Normal,Sport
EV Mode	-	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	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	-	-
Around View Monitor	Standard	-
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	-
Emergency Braking	Standard	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	Standard
Parking Distance Sensors	Front and Rear	-
Parking Sensor	Front and Rear	-
Pre-Collision System	Standard	-
Rear View Camera	Standard	-
Reverse Camera Type	Standard	-
Reversing Camera	Standard	-
Surround View Camera	Standard	-

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Seat Material	Leather	Synthetic Leather
Seat Adjustment	Power Adjustable with Memory	-
Heated Seats	Front Heated	Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats	Front Ventilated	-
Steering Type	Power Assisted	-
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Ambient Lighting	Premium Ambient Lighting	-
Steering Wheel Material	-	3 Spoke/ Leather
Interior Colour Options	5	-
60 40 Split Seat	-	60:40 -
Adjustable Driver Seat	Power Adjustable with Memory	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Power Adjustable with Memory	-
Fabric Seats	Leather	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual with Lumbar Support	-
Boot Space Seats Up	120	-
Cargo Space	120	-
Driver Seat	Power Adjustable with Memory	-
Interior Courtesy Lamps	Premium cabin materials, large touchscreen infotainment, leather seats, multi-zone climate control	-
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Leather	-
Interior Colours	5	-
Seat Capacity	7	-
Seat Count	7	-
Seat Trim	Leather	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	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Climate Control	Triple Zone Automatic	Auto Dual zone
Power Windows	All Windows	-
Keyless Entry	Smart Key	Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start	Standard	Push Start
Wireless Charging	Standard	Standard
Sunroof	Electric Sunroof	-
Electric Tailgate	Hands Free Electric	Standard Power and Handsfree
Automatic Headlamps	LED with Auto Leveling	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	-	Standard
AC Type	Triple Zone Automatic	Auto Dual zone
Adaptive Dampers	-	-
Climate Zones	Triple Zone Automatic	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Windows	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	Standard	-
TPMS	Standard	Standard Auto Location
Engine Start Stop	Standard	Push Start
Engine Start Stop Button	Standard	Push Start
Engine Warranty	2 Years	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	8.1	-
Gear Shift Type	6-Speed Automatic	Automatic
Ground Clearance Unladen	220	-
Launch Control	-	-
Panoramic Roof	Electric Sunroof	-
Performance Data Logger	-	-
Power Mirrors	All Windows	-
Push Button Start	Standard	Push Start
Rev Matching	-	-
Seat Type	Leather	-
Seatbelt Reminder	-	Front/ D: Light,D: Buzzer,P: Light,P: Buzzer,Rr1: Light
Service Plan	2 Years	-
Side Steps	Standard/available	-
Skid Plates	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Valves Per Cylinder	4	-
Voice Command	Built-in GPS Navigation	-
Voice Command Support	Built-in GPS Navigation	-
Accelerator 0 100	9.8 sec	-
Air Conditioning	Triple Zone Automatic	Auto Dual zone
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Common Rail Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection	-
Diff Lock	Rear and Center Locking Differential	-
Difflock	Rear and Center Locking Differential	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Smart Key	-
Lift Gate	Hands Free Electric	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Manual Aircon	Triple Zone Automatic	-
Mirror	All Windows	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Passive Entry Start	Smart Key	-
Powered Tailgate	Hands Free Electric	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Remote Central Locking	Smart Key	-
Rim Size	19-inch Alloy	Run Flat
Roof Rack Compatibility	Silver Roof Rails	-
Side Step	Standard/available	-
Sonar	Front and Rear	-
Sound System	14	Standard 13
Source Model Column	land-cruiser-prado	-
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Sub Frame	Ladder Frame Reinforced	-
Surround View Monitor	Standard	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trailer Stability Assist	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
Trailer Sway Control	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
Trim Level	flagship	-
Unlocking	Smart Key	Standard Smart Entry
Variant Role	Flagship / premium derivative	-
Vdc	Standard	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Smart Key	-
Walk Away Lock	Smart Key	-
Wireless Charger	Standard	Standard
Heads Up Display	-	Standard

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Premium Touchscreen	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	14	Standard 13
Navigation System	Built-in GPS Navigation	Standard/ EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster	-	Standard TFT,12.3-inch
USB Ports	-	Standard 4PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition	Built-in GPS Navigation	-
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Premium Touchscreen	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Infotainment Display	9-inch Premium Touchscreen	-
Audio Speakers	14	Standard 13
Audio System	14	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Display Audio	9-inch Premium Touchscreen	-
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Premium Touchscreen	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Connected Services	Standard	Standard
Voice Control	Built-in GPS Navigation	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Standard	-
Touchscreen	9-inch Premium Touchscreen	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Wireless Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	-	Standard 4PCs

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
LED Headlamps	LED with Auto Leveling	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	LED DRL	Standard LED
Fog Lamps	LED Front and Rear	Standard LED
Roof Rails	Silver Roof Rails	Standard
Alloy Wheel Design	19-inch Alloy	-
Exterior Colour Options	5	Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Roof Type	Electric Sunroof	-
Body Type	SUV	-
DRL	LED DRL	Standard LED
Fog Lights	LED Front and Rear	-
Front Fog Lights	LED Front and Rear	-
Led Headlights	LED with Auto Leveling	Standard
Auto Headlights	LED with Auto Leveling	-
Automatic Headlamps	LED with Auto Leveling	-
Daytime Running Lights	LED DRL	Standard LED
Electric Blind Sunroof	Electric Sunroof	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	-
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Windows	-
Front Fog Lamps	LED Front and Rear	Standard LED
Headlamp Levelling	LED with Auto Leveling	-
Headlamps	LED with Auto Leveling	Standard
Headlight Type	LED with Auto Leveling	Standard
Headlights	LED with Auto Leveling	Standard
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Panoramic Sunroof	Electric Sunroof	-

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Approach Angle	31 deg	-
Departure Angle	25 deg	-
Wading Depth	700 mm	-
Terrain Modes	Mud Sand Rock Snow	-
Locking Differential	Rear and Center Locking Differential	-
Underbody Protection	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
4WD System Type	4WD / AWD	FWD
Hill Descent Control	Standard	-
Approach Angle Deg	31 deg	-
Breakover Angle	-	-
Departure Angle Deg	25 deg	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Off Road Descent Control	Standard	-
Off Road Traction Assist	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
Terrain Mode Mud	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
Terrain Mode Sand	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
Terrain Mode Snow	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
Wading Depth Mm	700 mm	-

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Tyre Size	265/60 R19	Run Flat
Wheel Type	19-inch Alloy	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Solid
Spare Wheel Type	-	-
Wheel Rim Size	19-inch Alloy	Run Flat
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	-
Brake Type Rear	Disc	-
Tyre Type	265/60 R19	-
Wheel Diameter	19-inch Alloy	Run Flat
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Standard	-
Braked Towing Capacity	3000 kg	-
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	-
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	-
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Handbrake Type	-	Electric
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	-
Towing Braked Kg	3000 kg	-
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Standard Auto Location
Wheel Material	19-inch Alloy	-
Wheelbase Mm	2790 mm	2640 mm
Wheels	19-inch Alloy	-

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	MacPherson -
Rear Suspension	4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser	Wishbone - Trailing
Chassis Type	Ladder Frame Reinforced	-
Power Steering	Power Assisted	-
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Front Spring Type	Double Wishbone	-
Rear Spring Type	4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser	-
Chassis Material	Ladder Frame Reinforced	-
Front Suspension Type	Double Wishbone	MacPherson -
MagneRide Damping	-	-
Rear Axle Type	4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser	-
Rear Suspension Type	4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser	Wishbone - Trailing
Suspension	Double Wishbone	-

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Service Interval	10000 km / 12 months	12 months / 15,000km
Approx Service Cost	Premium	-
Battery Warranty	2 Years	8 years / 160,000km
Maintenance Plan	2 Years	-
Engine Oil Change Interval	10000 km / 12 months	-
Service Plan Duration	2 Years	-
Service Plan Distance	2 Years	-
Battery Type	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-
Service Intervals	10000 km / 12 months	-

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Warranty Years	3 years / 100 000 km	7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers	3 years / 100 000 km	7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	-
Basic Warranty	3 years / 100 000 km	7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	-
Warranty	3 years / 100 000 km	7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	3 Years	-

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
CO2 Emissions	215 g/km	96 g/km
Start Stop System	Standard	-
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Diesel	-
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 5	-
Idle CO2 Output	215	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	215	-

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Real-world City Mileage Min	7 l/100km	-
Real-world City Mileage Max	9 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	10 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	12 l/100km	-
Owner Review Count	21	-

Spec	Land Cruiser Prado	UX
Ownership Role	Flagship	Private luxury, family and business
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	Lexus South Africa vehicle API checked 2026-07-17
Price Zar	1150000 ZAR	957100 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Base
Starting Price	1150000	957100
Starting Price Zar	1150000	957100

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

UX leads by 8 points

UX has a slight advantage, but Land Cruiser Prado remains highly competitive.

Winner 76 /100

Lead 8 points

Data 75% confidence

#1 Winner

UX

75% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 55

Performance 55

Efficiency 92

Safety 94

Practicality 55

Ownership 93

Leads by 8 points

Land Cruiser Prado

95% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 99 Check Ownership 34

Performance 76

Efficiency 49

Safety 99

Practicality 68

Ownership 34

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Land Cruiser Prado +21 Efficiency UX +43 Safety Land Cruiser Prado +5 Practicality Land Cruiser Prado +13 Ownership UX +59

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

UX

Performance 55/100

Efficiency 92/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 55/100

Ownership 93/100

Land Cruiser Prado

Performance 76/100

Efficiency 49/100

Safety 99/100

Practicality 68/100

Ownership 34/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Lexus UX wins with 76 pts vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser Prado

In structured scoring, UX emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Land Cruiser Prado may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Efficiency scores: Land Cruiser Prado 49 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: Land Cruiser Prado 99, 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: Land Cruiser Prado 34, 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: Land Cruiser Prado 68, UX 55. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Land Cruiser Prado 76, 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 Land Cruiser Prado and UX in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Land Cruiser Prado scores 76 vs 55.

Efficiency: Land Cruiser Prado scores 49 vs 92.

Safety: Land Cruiser Prado scores 99 vs 94.

Practicality: Land Cruiser Prado scores 68 vs 55.

Ownership: Land Cruiser Prado scores 34 vs 93.

Final structured scoring gives UX the advantage in this comparison.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vs Lexus UX

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Lexus UX

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Land Cruiser Prado

UX

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser Prado

UX

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

UX leads by 8 points

UX

Land Cruiser Prado

UX

Land Cruiser Prado

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down