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C9
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
LX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
C9
LX
Model Introduced Year
2024
2022
Generation
Current South Africa C9 range
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
2670 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C9
LX
Length
4775 mm
5090 mm
Width
1920 mm
1990 mm
Height
1671 mm
1895 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
143 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
110 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
1109 l
Kerb Weight
1872 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2281 kg
3280 kg
Payload Capacity
409 kg
610 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
-
Rear Headroom
970 mm
-
Front Legroom
1070 mm
-
Rear Legroom
960 mm
-
Spec
C9
LX
Front Track Width
Not Available
1675 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Available
1675 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Spec
C9
LX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Power Windows
Standard
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start + fingerprint
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Standard
Moonroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Spec
C9
LX
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
3300 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
98.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
700 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
102 kW/tonne
84.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213 Nm/tonne
262.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Spec
C9
LX
Gearbox
8 AT
Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
8
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8 AT
Automatic 10-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
10
Spec
C9
LX
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
110 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
-
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65
110
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
C9
LX
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
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
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
C9
LX
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Standard
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Standard
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Standard
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
C9
LX
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Semi-Aniline Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
40:20:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Semi-Aniline Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power
Folding Rear Seats
-
40:20:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 8
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 4-way,Power/ Passenger 4-way
Spec
C9
LX
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Standard
-
Android Auto
Standard
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Standard 25
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Navigation System
-
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Audio Speakers
8
Standard 25
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 3PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
C9
LX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
-
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C9
LX
Approach Angle
Not Available
21.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Standard
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
205 mm
Approach Angle Deg
-
21.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22.0 deg
Crawl Control
-
Standard
Spec
C9
LX
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
22
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric
Spec
C9
LX
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km
222 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C9
LX
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
C9
LX
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
885900 ZAR
2687500 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Flagship
Starting Price
885900
2687500
Starting Price Zar
885900
2687500
Spec
C9
LX
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 and LX 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: C9 81 vs LX 98.
Efficiency index: C9 46 vs LX 47.
Safety-equipment index: C9 94 vs LX 93.
Practicality index: C9 68 vs LX 84.
Ownership-cover index: C9 not separately scored vs LX 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
LX leads by 9 points
LX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C9 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
LX
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
84/100
C9
Performance
81/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 74 pts for C9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, C9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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