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.
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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
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?
Palisade
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
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Spec
Palisade
UX
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Tare Mass Kg
1952 kg
1585 kg
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2019
Generation
Not confirmed
Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
Palisade
UX
Ground Clearance (Default)
203 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 l
43 l
Kerb Weight
1952 kg
1585 kg
Towing Capacity
2200 kg
-
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Length
Not confirmed
4495 mm
Width
Not confirmed
1840 mm
Height
Not confirmed
1520 mm
Wheelbase
Not confirmed
2640 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
Not confirmed
268 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not confirmed
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
525 kg
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not confirmed
5.2 m
Spec
Palisade
UX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Electric Tailgate
Smart power tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
AC Type
Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
20 Inches
Run Flat
Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not confirmed
Standard
Heads Up Display
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Palisade
UX
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2199 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
142 kW
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
440 Nm
188 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
e-CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
72.7 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
225.4 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Palisade
UX
Gearbox
Automatic
ECVT
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
ECVT
Gearbox Type
Automatic
ECVT
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
FWD
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Palisade
UX
Claimed Mileage
8.2 km/l
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
6.7 km/l
19.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.6 km/l
27.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 l
43 l
Fuel Tank Litres
71
43
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Palisade
UX
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not confirmed
Standard,,
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not confirmed
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Not confirmed
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not confirmed
Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System
Not confirmed
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Palisade
UX
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Not confirmed
EMV// With guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Around View Monitor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Palisade
UX
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
Run Flat
Wheel Rim Size
20 Inches
Run Flat
Wheel Diameter
20 Inches
Run Flat
Wheels
20 Inches
-
Front Brake Type
Not confirmed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not confirmed
Solid
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electric
Spec
Palisade
UX
Warranty Years
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
7 years / 105,000km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
7 years / 105,000km
Spec
Palisade
UX
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 105 000 km
-
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 105 000 km
-
Service Plan
7 years / 105 000 km
-
Service Interval
Not confirmed
12 months / 15,000km
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
8 years / 160,000km
Spec
Palisade
UX
Roof Type
Dual sunroof
-
LED Headlamps
Not confirmed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not confirmed
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not confirmed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Headlights
Not confirmed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Palisade
UX
Price Zar
1204500 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Private luxury, family and business
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Base
Starting Price
Not confirmed
957100
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
957100
Spec
Palisade
UX
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1550 mm
Front Suspension
Not confirmed
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Not confirmed
Wishbone - Trailing
Spec
Palisade
UX
Seat Material
Not confirmed
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not confirmed
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Folding Rear Seats
Not confirmed
60:40 -
Rear Armrest
Not confirmed
Standard
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
3 Spoke/ Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
Not confirmed
Driver 2-way,Power
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
60:40 -
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Synthetic Leather
Spec
Palisade
UX
Infotainment System
Not confirmed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not confirmed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not confirmed
Standard 13
Navigation System
Not confirmed
Standard/ EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
USB Ports
Not confirmed
Standard 4PCs
Infotainment Screen Size
Not confirmed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers
Not confirmed
Standard 13
Audio System
Not confirmed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Not confirmed
Standard 4PCs
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Standard
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Spec
Palisade
UX
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
160 mm
Spec
Palisade
UX
CO2 Emissions
Not confirmed
96 g/km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Palisade 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: Palisade 74 vs UX 55.
Efficiency index: Palisade 40 vs UX 92.
Safety-equipment index: Palisade 90 vs UX 93.
Practicality index: Palisade 79 vs UX 55.
Ownership-cover index: Palisade 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.
Specification Evidence Index
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
Palisade leads by 1 points
Palisade and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Palisade
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
79/100
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Palisade
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 72 pts for UX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Palisade leads. However, UX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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