A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
LX has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Celerio.
Celerio starts ZAR 2,498,600 cheaperCelerio from ZAR 188,900 · LX from ZAR 2,687,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Celerio
LX
Maximum Power
Celerio49 kW
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Celerio89 Nm
LX700 Nm
Engine Size
Celerio998 cc
LX3300 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Celerio18.2 km/l
LX11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Celerio0 mm
LX205 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Suzuki Celerio
1.0 GL AMT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Celerio
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
LX
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Celerio
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
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Celerio
LX
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
Current market generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Facelift History
Current market specification
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
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Hatchback
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
2670 kg
Spec
Celerio
LX
Length
3695 mm
5090 mm
Width
1655 mm
1990 mm
Height
1555 mm
1895 mm
Wheelbase
2435 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
110 l
Boot/Cargo Space
295 l
1109 l
Kerb Weight
825 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1260 kg
3280 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
610 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
950 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
Celerio
LX
Engine
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
K10C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
3300 cc
Cylinders
3
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
49 kW
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
89 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
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed AMT
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
59.4 kW/tonne
84.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
107.9 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
Celerio
LX
Gearbox
5-speed automated manual
Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
AWD
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
-
Number of Gears
5
10
Transmission Type
5-speed automated manual
Automatic 10-speed
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD
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
No
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5-speed automated manual
Automatic 10-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
10
Spec
Celerio
LX
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
110 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
-
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
32
110
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Celerio
LX
Airbags
6
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Not Applicable
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
No
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
No
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
No
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
No
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Knee Airbag
No
Standard
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
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
Celerio
LX
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
No
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Yes
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
No
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Yes
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
No
-
Around View Monitor
No
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
No
Standard
Spec
Celerio
LX
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Semi-Aniline Leather
Heated Seats
No
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats
No
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Ambient Lighting
No
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
40:20:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
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
Celerio
LX
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Power Windows
Yes
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Start + fingerprint
Wireless Charging
No
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
No
Moonroof
Electric Tailgate
No
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Standard
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Celerio
LX
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
-
Android Auto
Android Auto
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
Standard 25
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen
7
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Touchscreen
7
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Navigation System
-
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
7
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Audio Speakers
4
Standard 25
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 3PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
Celerio
LX
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
No
-
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Headlights
No
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Celerio
LX
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
21.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
22.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Standard
Locking Differential
No
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
21.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
205 mm
Crawl Control
-
Standard
Spec
Celerio
LX
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size
16
22
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electric
Spec
Celerio
LX
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Front Track Width
-
1675 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1675 mm
Spec
Celerio
LX
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
222 g/km
Spec
Celerio
LX
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
Celerio
LX
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
250000 ZAR
2687500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Flagship
Starting Price
250000
2687500
Starting Price Zar
250000
2687500
Spec
Celerio
LX
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
7 years / 100,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Celerio 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: Celerio 20 vs LX 98.
Efficiency index: Celerio 69 vs LX 47.
Safety-equipment index: Celerio 67 vs LX 93.
Practicality index: Celerio 43 vs LX 84.
Ownership-cover index: Celerio 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
LX leads by 35 points
LX has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Celerio.
Large 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
Celerio
Performance
20/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 48 pts for Celerio
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, Celerio may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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