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.
GX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coaster.
Coaster starts ZAR 649,000 cheaperCoaster from ZAR 1,207,600 · GX from ZAR 1,856,600
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coaster
GX
Maximum Power
Coaster110 kW
GX260 kW
Maximum Torque
Coaster420 Nm
GX650 Nm
Engine Size
Coaster2755 cc
GX3500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coaster7.5 km/l
GX8.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Coaster180 mm
GX220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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.
Toyota Coaster
2.8D GL 6AT
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)
Coaster
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
GX
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?
Coaster
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
GX
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
Coaster
GX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Third-generation Lexus GX 550 body-on-frame luxury SUV
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Midibus
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Bus
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
3670 kg
2475-2515 kg
Vehicle Type
Bus
SUV
Spec
Coaster
GX
Length
6990 mm
5015 mm
Width
2080 mm
2000 mm
Height
2635 mm
1870 mm
Wheelbase
3935 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
472 l
1063 l
Kerb Weight
3670 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
5325 kg
3110 kg
Payload Capacity
1655 kg
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Towing Capacity
1400 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
23 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
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Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
6 m
Front Headroom
981 mm
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Rear Headroom
953 mm
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Front Legroom
1045 mm
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Rear Legroom
896 mm
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Spec
Coaster
GX
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1687 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1688 mm
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double Wishbone -
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Four Link with Coil Spring -
Power Steering
Standard
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Front Spring Type
Double wishbone
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf spring
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Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
Double Wishbone -
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf spring
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf spring
Four Link with Coil Spring -
Suspension
Double wishbone
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Spec
Coaster
GX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Overhead vents for all seats
Auto Dual zone,Nano
Power Windows
Not Available
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Moonroof,Tilt & Slide
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power + Hatch
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Overhead vents for all seats
Auto Dual zone,Nano
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Overhead vents for all seats
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Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seat Type
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Air Conditioning
Overhead vents for all seats
Auto Dual zone,Nano
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Overhead vents for all seats
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Cabin Heating
Available above all seats
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
coaster
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Spec
Coaster
GX
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
3.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
3500 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
Common-rail direct injection
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
85.5 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
100 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
260 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
650 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
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard,,
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
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Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
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Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Coaster
GX
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Not Available
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto,Rainsensing
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Not Available
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Coaster
GX
Seat Material
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front only
Steering Type
Standard
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear USB Ports
Standard
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke/ Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60:40 - Tumble
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power
Fabric Seats
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Coaster grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Floor Trim
Grey PVC
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Synthetic Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power
Folding Rear Seats
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60:40 - Tumble
Rear Armrest
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Standard
Cup Holders
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Standard 8
Instrument Cluster Type
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Standard TFT
Driver Lumbar Support
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Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
Coaster
GX
Infotainment System
Standard
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
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Android Auto
Not Available
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Standard 10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard TFT
USB Ports
Standard
Standard 6PCs
AUX Input
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
Standard
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Infotainment Display
Standard
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Rear Usb
Standard
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Display Audio
Standard
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Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
Standard 6PCs
Infotainment Screen
Standard
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Connected Services
Toyota Connect
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
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Touchscreen
Standard
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Audio Speakers
Not Available
Standard 10
Audio System
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Lexus Premium/ EMV
Spec
Coaster
GX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Titanium, Terrane Khaki, Titanium Carbide Gray, White Quartz
Body Type
Bus
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Exterior Colour Options
1
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Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
GX
Approach Angle
Not Available
27.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Full-time four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
220 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
Standard
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Approach Angle Deg
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27.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
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22.0 deg
Spec
Coaster
GX
Tyre Size
Not Available
F:265-70 R18 Aluminum / R:265-70 R18 Aluminum
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full 265-70 R18 Aluminum
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Spec
Coaster
GX
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
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Service Interval
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12 months / 10,000km
Spec
Coaster
GX
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Coaster
GX
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
279 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Coaster
GX
Ownership Role
Top
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
1207600 ZAR
1856600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Top
Starting Price
1207600
1856600
Starting Price Zar
1207600
1856600
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coaster and GX 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: Coaster 64 vs GX 96.
Efficiency index: Coaster 38 vs GX 34.
Safety-equipment index: Coaster 88 vs GX 93.
Practicality index: Coaster 76 vs GX 88.
Ownership-cover index: Coaster 43 vs GX 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
GX leads by 17 points
GX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coaster.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GX
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
34/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
88/100
Coaster
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
76/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus GX
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 64 pts for Coaster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GX leads. However, Coaster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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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