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Renault Trafic Passenger vs Lexus UX: the short answer
Trafic Passenger and UX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
UX starts ZAR 22,899 cheaperTrafic Passenger from ZAR 979,999 · UX from ZAR 957,100
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Trafic Passenger
UX
Maximum Power
Trafic Passenger125 kW @ 3500 rpm
UX146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Trafic Passenger380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
UX188 Nm
Engine Size
Trafic Passenger1997 cc
UX2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Trafic Passenger13.9 km/l
UX23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Trafic Passenger199 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.
Renault Trafic Passenger
Techno+
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
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
Trafic Passenger
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
UX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Trafic Passenger
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
Trafic Passenger
UX
Model Introduced Year
2026
2019
Generation
Current long-wheelbase nine-seat Trafic Passenger introduced to the South African retail range in 2026 with 125 kW Blue dCi power and EAG9 automatic transmission
Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
Facelift History
Current Trafic face and smart-cockpit specification with three South African grades: Evolution, Evolution+ and Techno+
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since
2026
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
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Large MPV
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
MPV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1585 kg
Spec
Trafic Passenger
UX
Length
5480 mm
4495 mm
Width
1956 mm
1840 mm
Height
1973 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
3498 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
199 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1890 l
268 l
Kerb Weight
2160 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3070 kg
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
910 kg
525 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
9 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.9 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1019 mm
-
Rear Headroom
1060 mm
-
Front Legroom
1028 mm
-
Rear Legroom
930 mm
-
Spec
Trafic Passenger
UX
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
M9R
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1997 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
15.1:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
85 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
e-CVT
Top Speed
175 km/h
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.5 sec
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
17.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
57.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
175.9 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
Trafic Passenger
UX
Gearbox
9-Speed EAG9 Automatic
ECVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
-
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
-
Number of Gears
9
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
ECVT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
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 Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque Converter Automatic
ECVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
Not Applicable
Spec
Trafic Passenger
UX
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
19.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.3 km/l
27.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
43 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
24.7 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
23.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
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
Trafic Passenger
UX
Airbags
6
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Trafic Passenger
UX
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
160 mm
Spec
Trafic Passenger
UX
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
Run Flat
Front Brake Type
296 mm Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
280 mm Disc
Solid
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
-
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch Alloy
Run Flat
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electric
Spec
Trafic Passenger
UX
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Trailing Arm with Coil Spring
Wishbone - Trailing
Front Track Width
-
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1550 mm
Spec
Trafic Passenger
UX
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
96 g/km
Spec
Trafic Passenger
UX
Service Plan
5 years / 90000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 160,000km
Spec
Trafic Passenger
UX
Ownership Role
driver-assistance and comfort flagship
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
1049999 ZAR
957100 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Base
Starting Price
1049999
957100
Starting Price Zar
1049999
957100
Spec
Trafic Passenger
UX
Warranty
5 years / 150000 km
7 years / 105,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Trafic Passenger 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: Trafic Passenger 55 vs UX 55.
Efficiency index: Trafic Passenger 55 vs UX 92.
Safety-equipment index: Trafic Passenger 90 vs UX 93.
Practicality index: Trafic Passenger 88 vs UX 55.
Ownership-cover index: Trafic Passenger 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
Trafic Passenger leads by 1 points
Trafic Passenger 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
Trafic Passenger
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
88/100
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Trafic Passenger
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 72 pts for UX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Trafic Passenger 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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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.
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