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The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Osprey
UX
Maximum Power
-
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
-
188 Nm
Engine Size
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2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
-
23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
-
160 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
268 l
Airbags
6
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Kerb Weight
-
1585 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Warranty
-
7 years / 105,000km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Osprey
UX
Generation
Upcoming South African-market Tata Osprey compact SUV; Tata confirms Osprey as the local name for Nexon
Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
published
Segment
Compact SUV
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Model Introduced Year
-
2019
Facelift History
-
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since
-
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Tare Mass Kg
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1585 kg
Spec
Osprey
UX
Airbags
6
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
ABS
-
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard,,
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Standard 2
Brake Assist
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser
-
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System
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Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Osprey
UX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Sequential LED
Standard LED
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
Standard LED
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
-
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Spec
Osprey
UX
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African passenger vehicle
Private luxury, family and business
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Base
Price Zar
-
957100 ZAR
Starting Price
-
957100
Starting Price Zar
-
957100
Spec
Osprey
UX
Length
-
4495 mm
Width
-
1840 mm
Height
-
1520 mm
Wheelbase
-
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
268 l
Kerb Weight
-
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
-
525 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.2 m
Spec
Osprey
UX
Front Track Width
-
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1550 mm
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
-
Wishbone - Trailing
Spec
Osprey
UX
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
-
Auto Dual zone
Keyless Entry
-
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
-
Push Start
Wireless Charging
-
Standard
Electric Tailgate
-
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
AC Type
-
Auto Dual zone
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
-
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Osprey
UX
Engine
-
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
-
Hybrid
Hybrid System
-
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
-
2000 cc
Cylinders
-
4
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
-
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
-
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
-
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
-
188 Nm
Combined Power
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
-
FWD
Transmission
-
e-CVT
Top Speed
-
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Osprey
UX
Gearbox
-
ECVT
Drivetrain Layout
-
FWD
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
-
ECVT
Gear Shift Type
-
Automatic
Drivetrain
-
FWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
ECVT
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Osprey
UX
Claimed Mileage
-
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
-
19.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
27.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
43 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Standard
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
43
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Osprey
UX
Cruise Control
-
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
-
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
-
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Parking Sensors
-
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
-
EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera
-
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Standard
Auto Highbeam
-
Standard
Auto Wipers
-
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
-
EMV// With guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
Osprey
UX
Seat Material
-
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
-
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
-
3 Spoke/ Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
60 40 Split Seat
-
60:40 -
Seat Trim
-
Synthetic Leather
Spec
Osprey
UX
Infotainment System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Android Auto
-
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
Standard 13
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
USB Ports
-
Standard 4PCs
Infotainment Screen Size
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers
-
Standard 13
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 4PCs
Infotainment Screen
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Connected Services
-
Standard
Touchscreen
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Spec
Osprey
UX
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
-
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
160 mm
Spec
Osprey
UX
Tyre Size
-
Run Flat
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Solid
Wheel Rim Size
-
Run Flat
Handbrake Type
-
Electric
Spec
Osprey
UX
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 160,000km
Spec
Osprey
UX
CO2 Emissions
-
96 g/km
Spec
Osprey
UX
Warranty
-
7 years / 105,000km
Catalogue Score Withheld
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Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
How to Read This Comparison
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
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