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.
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Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Palisade and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Palisade:
last listed from
ZAR 1,204,500
·
UX:
current from
ZAR 957,100
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Palisade
UX
Maximum Power
Palisade142 kW
UX146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Palisade440 Nm
UX188 Nm
Engine Size
Palisade2199 cc
UX2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Palisade8.2 km/l
UX23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Palisade203 mm
UX160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Hyundai Palisade
2.2D Elite AWD 8AT 7-Seater
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Palisade
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
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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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Palisade
UX
Generation
Current South African Palisade listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
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
Production Status
discontinued
published
Segment
SUV
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1952 kg
1585 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2019
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
Spec
Palisade
UX
Length
Not Officially Disclosed
4495 mm
Width
Not Officially Disclosed
1840 mm
Height
Not Officially Disclosed
1520 mm
Wheelbase
Not Officially Disclosed
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
203 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
268 l
Kerb Weight
1952 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
525 kg
Towing Capacity
2200 kg
-
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Palisade
UX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Electric Tailgate
Smart power tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
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
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
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
ECVT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
ECVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
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
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
8.2 km/l
23.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
71
43
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
Spec
Palisade
UX
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Palisade
UX
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
EMV// With guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Palisade
UX
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
3 Spoke/ Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Synthetic Leather
Folding Rear Seats
Not confirmed
60:40 -
Rear Armrest
Not confirmed
Standard
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
Not confirmed
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
Palisade
UX
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 13
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 4PCs
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
Not confirmed
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
Not Officially Disclosed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 13
Audio System
Not confirmed
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Not confirmed
Standard 4PCs
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Palisade
UX
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Roof Type
Dual sunroof
-
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Palisade
UX
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
160 mm
Spec
Palisade
UX
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
Run Flat
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Solid
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wheel Rim Size
20 Inches
Run Flat
Wheel Diameter
20 Inches
Run Flat
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Wheels
20 Inches
-
Spec
Palisade
UX
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Wishbone - Trailing
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1550 mm
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
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
96 g/km
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
Ownership Role
Private and family
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
1204500 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Base
Starting Price
1204500
957100
Starting Price Zar
1204500
957100
In depth: how these cars differ
This Palisade and UX 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: 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.
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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 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.
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