Lexus UX vs Holden Captiva
What's the difference?

Lexus UX

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2026 price

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Holden Captiva

$4,900 - $18,000

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Summary

2026 Lexus UX

2017 Holden Captiva

By Emily Agar

By Peter Anderson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

4.2L/100km (combined)

8.2L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Solid on-road handling
Great fuel economy
Long time between fills

It's cheap
It's big
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Dislikes

Reminds you too often its a base grade
Drive modes largely indistinguishable
Cosy back seat

It's old
It's a bit noisy
Lacks the finesse of the competition

2026 Lexus UX Summary

Replacing the long-standing UX250h, the more powerful Lexus UX300h hybrid sits at the luxury end of the compact SUV segment, and the latest update brings a refined line-up along with tweaks to both design and technology. In this review, I’m looking at the base Luxury grade to see what it's like to live with this hybrid day-today and how it stacks up against its nearest rivals.

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2017 Holden Captiva Summary

Holden wasn't the first manufacturer to find itself bereft of a big SUV when the fuse was lit by BMW and Mercedes as the last millennium came to a close. Ford responded with the Territory while Holden jacked-up a V8 Commodore and slapped the Adventra badge on it. Sadly, it didn't work, and so the Captiva was the next best option, procured from what was then called Daewoo.

As a result of that that little blip on the economic radar, the GFC, and an on-going re-organisation of General Motors, the Korean-built Captiva has lasted rather longer than anyone expected.

It first launched with two bodystyles, but is now down to one, the bigger and more practical seven seat body shell.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Lexus UX 2017 Holden Captiva

Verdict

The updated Lexus UX300h Luxury is a solid entry in the premium compact SUV segment. It doesn’t break new ground, and there are areas that could be improved, but it handles well, offers a thoughtful selection of amenities for a base-grade luxury model, and its compact size makes it easy to park almost anywhere. For buyers seeking a stylish, efficient, and practical hybrid with a luxury badge, it’s a dependable choice.

Verdict

The Captiva is very, very long in the tooth and is heading towards retirement some time in the next twelve months. Before then, it's a lot of car for the money, particularly the seven seat LS. It's not fast, flash or futuristic but it will do the job and with all of the early problems sorted, will probably do it for quite some time.

The Captiva's low scores are mostly to do with the car just being old and feeling it, with dodgier plastics, slightly undercooked ride and handling and a lack of engine and safety tech. It doesn't mean it's a terrible car, because it isn't and Holden papers up the cracks with a low starting price and good after-sales.

Lexus UX vs Holden Captiva What's the difference?

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Lexus UX vs Holden Captiva
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