A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
B8
GX
Model Introduced Year
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2025
Generation
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Third-generation Lexus GX 550 body-on-frame luxury SUV
Facelift History
-
All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades
Facelift Launched Since
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All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades
Facelift Version Ending
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Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
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SUV
Model Year
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2026
Production Status
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published
Segment
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Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
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2475-2515 kg
Vehicle Type
-
SUV
Spec
B8
GX
Length
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5015 mm
Width
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2000 mm
Height
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1870 mm
Wheelbase
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2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
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80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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1063 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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3110 kg
Towing Capacity
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3500 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Doors
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5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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6 m
Spec
B8
GX
Front Track Width
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1687 mm
Rear Track Width
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1688 mm
Front Suspension
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Double Wishbone -
Rear Suspension
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Four Link with Coil Spring -
Spec
B8
GX
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
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Auto Dual zone,Nano
Power Windows
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All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
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Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
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Push Start
Wireless Charging
-
Standard
Sunroof
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Moonroof,Tilt & Slide
Electric Tailgate
-
Standard Power + Hatch
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
AC Type
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Auto Dual zone,Nano
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
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Auto Dual zone,Nano
Loadbox Length Mm
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Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B8
GX
Engine
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3.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
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Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
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Petrol
Hybrid System
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Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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3500 cc
Cylinders
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6
Cylinder Layout
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
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Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
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Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
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Turbocharged
Fuel System
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Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Compression Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
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85.5 mm
Stroke
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100 mm
Maximum Power
-
260 kW
Maximum Torque
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650 Nm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
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Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
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Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
4WD
Transmission
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10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
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175 km/h
0-100 km/h
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7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
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Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System
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Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
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Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
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Standard
BA
-
Standard
Curtain Airbags
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Standard
Driver Airbag
-
Standard
EBD
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
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Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
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Standard
Passenger Airbag
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Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
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Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
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Front + Rear
Side Airbags
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Standard
Stability Control
-
Standard
TCS
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Standard,,
Knee Airbag
-
Standard
ABS EBD
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Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
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Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
B8
GX
Cruise Control
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Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
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Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
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Standard Safe Exit Assist
Parking Sensors
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Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
-
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor
360 Degree Camera
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Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Standard
Auto Highbeam
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Standard
Auto Wipers
-
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
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Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
-
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
B8
GX
Seat Material
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Synthetic Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power
Heated Seats
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Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
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Standard Front only
Ambient Lighting
-
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
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60:40 - Tumble
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
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Standard 8
Steering Wheel Material
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3 Spoke/ Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT
Driver Lumbar Support
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Driver 2-way,Power
60 40 Split Seat
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60:40 - Tumble
Driver Seat Adjustment
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Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
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Synthetic Leather
Spec
B8
GX
Infotainment System
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Lexus Premium/ EMV
Bluetooth Connectivity
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Standard
Number of Speakers
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Standard 10
Navigation System
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Standard/ EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Standard TFT
USB Ports
-
Standard 6PCs
Infotainment Screen Size
-
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Audio Speakers
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Standard 10
Audio System
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Lexus Premium/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 6PCs
Infotainment Screen
-
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Connected Services
-
Standard
Touchscreen
-
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Spec
B8
GX
LED Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
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Standard LED
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
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Graphite Black GF, Sonic Titanium, Terrane Khaki, Titanium Carbide Gray, White Quartz
Headlights
-
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Spec
B8
GX
Approach Angle
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27.0 deg
Departure Angle
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22.0 deg
Terrain Modes
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Standard
Locking Differential
-
Rear
4WD System Type
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Full-time four-wheel drive
Approach Angle Deg
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27.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
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22.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
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220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
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220 mm
Crawl Control
-
Standard
Spec
B8
GX
Tyre Size
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F:265-70 R18 Aluminum / R:265-70 R18 Aluminum
Front Brake Type
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Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
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Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
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Full 265-70 R18 Aluminum
Wheel Rim Size
-
18
Handbrake Type
-
Electric
Spec
B8
GX
Service Interval
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12 months / 10,000km
Spec
B8
GX
CO2 Emissions
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279 g/km
Spec
B8
GX
Ownership Role
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Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
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1856600 ZAR
Pricing Role
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Top
Starting Price
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1856600
Starting Price Zar
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1856600
Spec
B8
GX
Warranty
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7 years / 100,000km
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