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Lexus UX

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain Current version Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid Body style SUV
UX UX 300h EX is a South African SUV with a suv body and hybrid power.
ZAR 957,100
On-road in
ZAR 978,078
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 957,100
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,400
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,700
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,150
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,200
Insurance
ZAR 10,528
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 957,100
Estimated finance from ZAR 16,824/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2000cc (2.0L) Torque:188Nm (139 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:160mm (6.3″) Power:146kW (196 bhp) Boot268L (9.5 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 23.8 km/l (56 mpg)
City 19.2 km/l (45 mpg)
Highway 27.7 km/l (65 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Lexus UX in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 16,824
Total Interest
ZAR 244,461
Total Payable
ZAR 1,009,461
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Lexus UX

UX UX 300h EX is a South African SUV with a suv body and hybrid power.

The Lexus UX 300h EX is the entry derivative in the South African UX range and is listed at R957 100. Output is listed as 146 kW with torque shown as 188 Nm. This UX 300h EX suits a first-time premium buyer or downsizer who wants an efficient, easy-to-park Lexus for mostly urban use who wants the entry point in the range. Two-adult touring is its sweet spot; a full family should test rear-seat and luggage fit before committing. It can handle normal gravel with sensible tyre pressures and speed, but buyers needing low range, heavy towing or repeated broken-road access should move to a different model. The Lexus UX 300h EX is a rational entry choice when its R957 100 price, 2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S, ECVT and FWD solve a recurring need. The UX UX 300h EX has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are an active listing and a South African price reference of R957,100; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. For a buyer searching the UX UX 300h EX price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. Hybrid power describes the opportunity; the base trim and an active listing describe the conditions around it. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh a ECVT transmission against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. A proper look at the UX UX 300h EX begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, an SUV body sits beside Hybrid power, while a ECVT transmission sets a practical boundary. The useful starting points are a ECVT transmission and Hybrid power; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for UX UX 300h EX. For family travel, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for UX UX 300h EX

Lexus UX — Quick Facts

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
UX 300h EX Base Hybrid Efficiency23.8 km/l ECVT ZAR 957,100
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UX 300h EX Base Hybrid Efficiency23.8 km/l ECVT ZAR 957,100
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Lexus UX Specifications

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Where the Lexus UX Fits Best

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Who buys this

The UX 300h EX is strongest for a first-time premium buyer or downsizer who wants an efficient, easy-to-park Lexus for mostly urban use. The best buyer for UX UX 300h EX can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare an active listing and a South African price reference of R957,100 with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
The urban test for UX UX 300h EX should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a power output of 146 kW @ 6000 rpm is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
The UX is capable of long trips, but its strength is efficiency and composure rather than the cabin breadth of an NX or RX. For highway buyers, the UX UX 300h EX needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard
Off-Road
Practical fit is equally important: boot space 268 litres; ground clearance 160 mm. A e-CVT transmission may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor hybrid alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability

Lexus UX 300h EX — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

UX UX 300h EX deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of UX UX 300h EX should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid, a power output of 146 kW @ 6000 rpm and a e-CVT transmission can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Hybrid
  • ✓Transmission: ECVT
  • ✓Trim: base
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R957,100
  • ✓Engine: 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
  • ✓Power output: 146 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Gearbox: ECVT
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for UX UX 300h EX can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for UX UX 300h EX depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written UX UX 300h EX quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate UX UX 300h EX budget.
  • ✕A short UX UX 300h EX test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕UX UX 300h EX capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent UX UX 300h EX grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published UX UX 300h EX figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm UX UX 300h EX stock and support terms.

Lexus UX FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Lexus UX 300h EX is R957,100. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises UX 300h EX. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Lexus UX 300h EX is 160 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Lexus UX 300h EX is 2000 cc, with output shown as 146 kW (196 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Lexus UX 300h EX is around 23.8 km/l.

The UX 300h EX is strongest for a first-time premium buyer or downsizer who wants an efficient, easy-to-park Lexus for mostly urban use. The best buyer for UX UX 300h EX can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

The urban test for UX UX 300h EX should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a power output of 146 kW @ 6000 rpm is only useful if access and visibility work in practice

The UX is capable of long trips, but its strength is efficiency and composure rather than the cabin breadth of an NX or RX. For highway buyers, the UX UX 300h EX needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard

Buyers researching the Lexus UX often compare it with rivals such as Toyota Land Cruiser Prado , Toyota Land Cruiser 76 , Changan Deepal S07 , Omoda C9 SHS , KIA Sorento . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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