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 Practicality
ZS Pro
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
NX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ZS Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Luxury SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1760-1860 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Length
4660 mm
4430 mm
Width
1865 mm
1818 mm
Height
1670 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
161 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
520 l
443 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2370 kg
1840 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
-
1390 kg
Payload Capacity
-
450 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
875 mm
Rear Headroom
-
865 mm
Front Legroom
-
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Front Track Width
1605 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1625 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson -
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone -
Torsion Beam
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Automatic climate control
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto Dual zone
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Engine
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Gasoline Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
87.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
99.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
125 kW
Maximum Torque
430 Nm
275 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.0 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
197.84 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Gearbox
Automatic 8-speed
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic 8-speed
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
Standard
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic 8-speed
Continuously Variable Transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
55 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
55
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
Emission Standard
-
EURO 5
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Airbags
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,,
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Standard
Alarm System
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,,
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Auto,Rainsensing
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Standard
Reverse Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Standard
Around View Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Seat Material
F SPORT
PVC
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
-
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front only
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 -
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Cup Holders
Standard 4
-
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard TFT
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Driver 2-way,Power
-
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 -
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
4-way manual
Seat Trim
F SPORT
PVC
Ambient Lighting
-
Standard
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 17
6
Navigation System
Standard/ EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT
Digital driver display
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
4
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV
12.3-inch
Audio Speakers
Standard 17
6
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 5PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
12.3-inch
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
12.3-inch
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Standard
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
15.0 deg
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
25.0 deg
28.0 deg
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Permanent all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
15.0 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
25.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
215/50R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
20
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic
Spare Wheel Type
-
Non-full-size
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000km
-
Service Plan
-
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
1276500 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
1276500
431500
Starting Price Zar
1276500
431500
Spec
NX
ZS Pro
Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This NX and ZS Pro 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: NX 86 vs ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: NX 49 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: NX 93 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: NX 65 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: NX not separately scored vs ZS Pro 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
NX leads by 10 points
NX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ZS Pro remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
NX
Performance
86/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus NX
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 65 pts for ZS Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, NX leads. However, ZS Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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