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Captur
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
LX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Captur
LX
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
Current South Africa Captur 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
2026
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
1365 kg
2670 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Captur
LX
Length
4239 mm
5090 mm
Width
1797 mm
1990 mm
Height
1575 mm
1895 mm
Wheelbase
2639 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
169 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
169 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
110 l
Boot/Cargo Space
484 l
1109 l
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1800 kg
3280 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
610 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.21 m
6 m
Front Headroom
939 mm
-
Rear Headroom
908 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
-
Rear Legroom
930 mm
-
Spec
Captur
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
Not Available
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Spec
Captur
LX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
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
Not Available
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Not Available
Moonroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
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
Manual / automatic by trim
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Spec
Captur
LX
Engine
1.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1300 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
113 kW @ 6000 rpm
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
270 Nm @ 1700 rpm
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
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
193 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
82.8 kW/tonne
84.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
197.8 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
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LX
Gearbox
EDC
Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
Not Available
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
EDC
Automatic 10-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
10
Spec
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LX
Claimed Mileage
15.2 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
13.3 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
110 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
-
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.2 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
48
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
Captur
LX
Airbags
Front 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
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Not Available
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
Not Available
-
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
Captur
LX
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
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
Not Available
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
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LX
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Semi-Aniline Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
40:20:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Fabric
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
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LX
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Standard
-
Android Auto
Standard
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
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
4-6
Standard 25
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 3PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
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LX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
-
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
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LX
Approach Angle
Not Available
21.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
169 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
169 mm
205 mm
Approach Angle Deg
-
21.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22.0 deg
Crawl Control
-
Standard
Spec
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LX
Tyre Size
19-inch tyre size
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
22
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric
Spec
Captur
LX
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km
222 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Captur
LX
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
Captur
LX
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
614999 ZAR
2687500 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Flagship
Starting Price
614999
2687500
Starting Price Zar
614999
2687500
Spec
Captur
LX
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Captur 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: Captur 51 vs LX 98.
Efficiency index: Captur 59 vs LX 47.
Safety-equipment index: Captur 91 vs LX 93.
Practicality index: Captur 60 vs LX 84.
Ownership-cover index: Captur 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 18 points
LX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Captur.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
LX
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
84/100
Captur
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 65 pts for Captur
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, Captur may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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