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Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
NX
Sierra
Maximum Power
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
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Maximum Torque
430 Nm
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Engine Size
2400 cc
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Combined Fuel Economy
12.3 km/l
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Ground Clearance
195 mm
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Boot / Load Bay
520 l
622 l
Airbags
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
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Kerb Weight
-
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
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The Bottom Line
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
NX
Sierra
Model Introduced Year
2023
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Generation
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Upcoming South African-market Tata Sierra mid-size SUV
Facelift History
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
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Facelift Launched Since
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
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Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2027
Production Status
published
upcoming
Segment
Luxury SUV
Mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1760-1860 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
NX
Sierra
Length
4660 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Height
1670 mm
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Wheelbase
2690 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
520 l
622 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2370 kg
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Towing Capacity
1000 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
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Spec
NX
Sierra
Front Track Width
1605 mm
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Rear Track Width
1625 mm
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Front Suspension
MacPherson -
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Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone -
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Spec
NX
Sierra
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
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Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
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Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
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Push Button Start
Push Start
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Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
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AC Type
Auto Dual zone
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Heads Up Display
Standard
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Air Conditioning
Auto Dual zone
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Spec
NX
Sierra
Engine
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
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Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Petrol
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Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
2400 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
87.5 mm
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Stroke
99.5 mm
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Maximum Power
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
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Maximum Torque
430 Nm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
AWD
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Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
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Top Speed
200 km/h
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0-100 km/h
7.0 sec
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
NX
Sierra
Gearbox
Automatic 8-speed
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Drivetrain Layout
AWD
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Standard
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Number of Gears
8
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Transmission Type
Automatic 8-speed
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Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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Drivetrain
AWD
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4WD Engagement
Permanent all-wheel drive
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
Automatic 8-speed
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
AWD
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
8
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Spec
NX
Sierra
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
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City Mileage
9.9 km/l
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Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Standard
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
55
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
NX
Sierra
Airbags
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Standard,,
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Hill Descent Control
Standard
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
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Brake Assist
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
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Alarm System
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
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Front Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
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AEB
Standard
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BA
Standard
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
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Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
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Side Airbags
Standard
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Stability Control
Standard
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TCS
Standard,,
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Knee Airbag
Standard
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
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Spec
NX
Sierra
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
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Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
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Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
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Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
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Rear View Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
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360 Degree Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
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Auto Highbeam
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Auto,Rainsensing
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
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Reverse Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
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Around View Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
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Blind Spot Warning
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
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Forward Collision Warning
Standard
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Spec
NX
Sierra
Seat Material
F SPORT
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Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
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Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only
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Ventilated Seats
Standard Front only
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Folding Rear Seats
60:40 -
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Rear Armrest
Standard
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Cup Holders
Standard 4
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Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
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Instrument Cluster Type
Standard TFT
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Driver Lumbar Support
Driver 2-way,Power
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60 40 Split Seat
60:40 -
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
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Seat Trim
F SPORT
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Spec
NX
Sierra
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Horizon View triple-screen dashboard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Android Auto
Standard
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
Standard 17
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Navigation System
Standard/ EMV
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT
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USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
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Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV
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Audio Speakers
Standard 17
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Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV
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Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 5PCs
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Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
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Connected Services
Standard
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Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
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Spec
NX
Sierra
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Light Saber LED with welcome and goodbye functionality
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
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Roof Rails
Standard
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Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
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Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Standard
Spec
NX
Sierra
Approach Angle
15.0 deg
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Departure Angle
25.0 deg
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Terrain Modes
Standard
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Permanent all-wheel drive
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Approach Angle Deg
15.0 deg
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Departure Angle Deg
25.0 deg
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Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
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Spec
NX
Sierra
Tyre Size
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
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Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
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Wheel Rim Size
20
19-inch
Handbrake Type
Electric
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Wheel Type
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Alloy Wheels
Spec
NX
Sierra
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000km
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Spec
NX
Sierra
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
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Spec
NX
Sierra
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Upcoming South African passenger vehicle
Price Zar
1276500 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Flagship
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
1276500
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Starting Price Zar
1276500
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Spec
NX
Sierra
Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
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