Lexus NX vs Lexus UX
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 63% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| NX | UX | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 074 200 | R 957 100 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 18 775/m | R 16 729/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 61% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 657 662 | R 601 811 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 416 538 | R 355 289 |
| Value after 5 years | R 490 729 | R 456 162 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Premium (established) |
Lexus NX →
Since launching in 2015 the NX has become the volume seller in the Lexus SA range. The second generation offers turbopetrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid power, and it is the most listed Lexus on the used market. Resale holds up better than most rivals thanks to the reliability reputation and long maintenance plan.
Known for: best-selling lexus suv locally
Lexus UX →
Lexus SA's smallest crossover arrived in 2019 and is now sold exclusively as the UX 250h hybrid. It targets the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 crowd with lower fuel bills and the brand's seven-year maintenance plan. Cabin space is tight for the price, which keeps volumes modest.
Known for: compact hybrid crossover economy
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Lexus NX or the Lexus UX?
They are close to inseparable: 61% vs 63% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Lexus NX loses about R 416 538 over three years and the Lexus UX loses about R 355 289. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Lexus NX runs about R 18 775 per month and the Lexus UX about R 16 729, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.