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.
Tourneo Custom and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
UX starts ZAR 118,400 cheaperTourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500 · UX from ZAR 957,100
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Tourneo Custom
UX
Maximum Power
Tourneo Custom125 kW
UX146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Tourneo Custom390 Nm
UX188 Nm
Engine Size
Tourneo Custom1996 cc
UX2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tourneo Custom13.5 km/l
UX23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tourneo Custom130 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.
Ford Tourneo Custom
2.0L SWB Titanium X 8AT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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
Tourneo Custom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
UX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Tourneo Custom
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
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2019
Generation
Current South African Tourneo Custom 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
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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
MPV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Wheelbase Type
Short wheelbase
-
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Passenger van
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Kerb not published; GVM 3200 kg
1585 kg
Vehicle Type
MPV
SUV
Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Length
5050 mm
4495 mm
Width
2032 mm
1840 mm
Height
1979 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
3100 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
482 l
268 l
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3200 kg
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
454 kg
525 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
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Seating Capacity
8 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
996 mm
-
Rear Headroom
957 mm
-
Front Legroom
1048 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1550 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Wishbone - Trailing
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Load Bed Length
2622 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1392 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
No
-
Electric Tailgate
No
Standard Power and Handsfree
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Auto Dual zone
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone automatic
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Push Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Push Start
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Start
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Auto Dual zone
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
2622 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1392 mm
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Dual-zone automatic
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Standard
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
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Sonar
Front and rear
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Source Model Column
tourneo-custom
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Standard Auto Location
Trim Level
flagship
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Unlocking
Yes
Standard Smart Entry
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
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Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
125 kW
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
390 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
e-CVT
Top Speed
210 km/h
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Eco, Slippery, Tow, Haul and Sport
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 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
Tourneo Custom
UX
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
ECVT
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
-
Paddle Shifters
No
-
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
ECVT
Clutch Type
Torque converter
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
-
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
ECVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear driven axle
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
19.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.8 km/l
27.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
43 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
23.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
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
Tourneo Custom
UX
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
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Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Yes
EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Auto,Rainsensing
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Yes
EMV// With guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Yes
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
-
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and rear
-
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Collision Mitigation
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Digital rear-view camera
-
Reverse Camera Type
Digital rear-view camera
-
Reversing Camera
Digital rear-view camera
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
Front and rear
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
3 Spoke/ Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Tourneo Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
Synthetic Leather
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
Standard 13
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
Standard TFT,12.3-inch
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Standard 4PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Infotainment Display
Ford SYNC 4
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Rear Usb
Front and rear
-
Display Audio
Ford SYNC 4
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Front and rear
Standard 4PCs
Infotainment Screen
12
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Multi Information Display
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
-
Connected Services
Wireless
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Audio Speakers
10
Standard 13
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard LED
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Body Type
MPV
-
DRL
LED daytime running lights
Standard LED
Led Headlights
Yes
Standard
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED daytime running lights
Standard LED
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
-
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
-
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
160 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Tyre Size
Not Available
Run Flat
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Run Flat
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard Auto Location
Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
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Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
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Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
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Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 160,000km
Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
96 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
UX
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
1278500 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Base
Starting Price
1278500
957100
Starting Price Zar
1278500
957100
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tourneo Custom 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: Tourneo Custom 66 vs UX 55.
Efficiency index: Tourneo Custom 57 vs UX 92.
Safety-equipment index: Tourneo Custom 93 vs UX 93.
Practicality index: Tourneo Custom 70 vs UX 55.
Ownership-cover index: Tourneo Custom 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
Tourneo Custom leads by 0 points
Tourneo Custom 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
Tourneo Custom
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Tourneo Custom
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 72 pts for UX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tourneo Custom 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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