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Nissan Navara Single Cab vs Lexus UX: the short answer
Navara Single Cab and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Navara Single Cab starts ZAR 523,600 cheaperNavara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500 · UX from ZAR 957,100
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Navara Single Cab
UX
Maximum Power
Navara Single Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
UX146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Navara Single Cab403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
UX188 Nm
Engine Size
Navara Single Cab2488 cc
UX2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Navara Single Cab13.2 km/l
UX23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Navara Single Cab208 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.
Nissan Navara Single Cab
2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Standard
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
Standard
-
ESC With Traction Control
Not Available
-
Spec
Navara Single Cab
UX
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Not Available
EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto,Rainsensing
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Not Available
EMV// With guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
-
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
-
Parking Sensor
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
-
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
-
Reversing Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Navara Single Cab
UX
Seat Material
Fabric
Synthetic Leather
Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
-
Steering Type
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke/ Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Interior Colour Options
6
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
60:40 -
Adjustable Driver Seat
6-way manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Separate front passenger seat
-
Driver Seat
6-way manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Navara Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
-
Interior Colours
6
-
Seat Trim
Fabric
Synthetic Leather
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 -
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
Navara Single Cab
UX
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Standard 13
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard/ EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
USB Ports
USB port
Standard 4PCs
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
7-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Audio
CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth audio
-
Audio Speakers
Not Available
Standard 13
Audio System
CD, AM/FM, RDS, Bluetooth
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1 USB-A
Standard 4PCs
Infotainment Screen
7-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Multi Information Display
-
-
Connected Services
Not Available
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
7-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Spec
Navara Single Cab
UX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch steel wheels
-
Exterior Colour Options
See Nissan South Africa Navara Single Cab colour selector
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Wing Mirror Type
Black door mirrors
-
Body Type
Pickup
-
Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Power mirrors with manual fold
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Manual fold
-
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlight Type
Not Available
Standard
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Navara Single Cab
UX
Approach Angle
32.0 deg
-
Departure Angle
26.5 deg
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
22.7 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Front towing hook
-
4WD System Type
Selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
-
Ramp-over Angle
22.7 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
32.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
22.7 deg
-
Breakover Angle Deg
22.7 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
26.5 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
208 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
208 mm
160 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Crawl Control
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
-
Wading Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Spec
Navara Single Cab
UX
Tyre Size
205/ R16
Run Flat
Wheel Type
16-inch steel wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel
-
Wheel Rim Size
16
Run Flat
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full-size steel
-
Wheel Diameter
16
Run Flat
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard Auto Location
Wheel Size Type
205/ R16
-
Wheels
16-inch steel wheels
-
Spec
Navara Single Cab
UX
Service Interval
15000
12 months / 15,000km
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15 000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan
Optional
-
Service Intervals
15000
-
Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 160,000km
Spec
Navara Single Cab
UX
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Spec
Navara Single Cab
UX
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
96 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Navara Single Cab
UX
Ownership Role
Top
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
592600 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Base
Starting Price
592600
957100
Starting Price Zar
592600
957100
In depth: how these cars differ
This Navara Single Cab 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: Navara Single Cab 67 vs UX 55.
Efficiency index: Navara Single Cab 56 vs UX 92.
Safety-equipment index: Navara Single Cab 90 vs UX 93.
Practicality index: Navara Single Cab 72 vs UX 55.
Ownership-cover index: Navara Single Cab not separately scored 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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Navara Single Cab and UX image comparison
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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
Navara Single Cab leads by 0 points
Navara Single Cab and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Navara Single Cab +12
Efficiency
UX +36
Safety
UX +3
Practicality
Navara Single Cab +17
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Navara Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 72 pts for UX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Single Cab leads. However, UX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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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