Mitsubishi Outlander 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.

Mitsubishi Outlander in South Africa

Mitsubishi Outlander

2.5L Exceed CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 819,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
VS
Lexus UX in South Africa

Lexus UX

UX 300h EX Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 957,100 ex-showroom
⚡ 146 kW 🔧 188 Nm ⛽ 23.8 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Outlander
Fuel Economy UX
🛡 Safety UX
📦 Practicality Outlander
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Outlander starts ZAR 197,105 cheaper Outlander from ZAR 759,995 · UX from ZAR 957,100

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Outlander UX
Maximum Power 135 kW @ 6000 rpm 146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 245 Nm @ 3600 rpm 188 Nm
Engine Size 2488 cc 2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 12.3 km/l 23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance 210 mm 160 mm
Boot / Load Bay 205 l 268 l
Airbags 7 Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Kerb Weight 1690 kg 1585 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100,000 km 7 years / 105,000km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

UX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Outlander +4 pts
Efficiency UX +43 pts
Safety UX +17 pts
Practicality Outlander +9 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Outlander

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality
Catalogue-index leader

UX

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Outlander

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

UX

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Outlander UX
Model Introduced Year 2022 2019
Generation Fourth-generation Outlander Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
Facelift History Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25. Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since Current specification 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
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Medium seven-seat SUV Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1585 kg
Spec Outlander UX
Length 4710 mm 4495 mm
Width 1862 mm 1840 mm
Height 1745 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 2706 mm 2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 43 l
Boot/Cargo Space 205 l 268 l
Kerb Weight 1690 kg 1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2355 kg 2110 kg
Payload Capacity 665 kg 525 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg -
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 986 mm -
Rear Headroom 950 mm -
Front Legroom 1058 mm -
Rear Legroom 1014 mm -

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

UX leads by 9 points

UX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.

Index leader 72 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 67% source coverage
72
#1 Index leader

UX

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 55
Performance 55
Efficiency 92
Safety 93
Practicality 55
Leads by 9 points
63
#2

Outlander

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 59
Efficiency 49
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Outlander +4 Efficiency UX +43 Safety UX +17 Practicality Outlander +9

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

UX

Performance 55/100
Efficiency 92/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 55/100

Outlander

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 64/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Lexus UX leads the catalogue index with 72 pts vs 63 pts for Outlander

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, UX leads. However, Outlander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Outlander and UX comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Outlander 59 vs UX 55.

Efficiency index: Outlander 49 vs UX 92.

Safety-equipment index: Outlander 76 vs UX 93.

Practicality index: Outlander 64 vs UX 55.

Ownership-cover index: Outlander 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.