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 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coolray.
Coolray starts ZAR 2,317,600 cheaperCoolray from ZAR 369,900 · LX from ZAR 2,687,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coolray
LX
Maximum Power
Coolray128 kW
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Coolray290 Nm
LX700 Nm
Engine Size
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
LX3300 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coolray15.38 km/l
LX11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Coolray180 mm
LX205 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.
Geely Coolray
Vertex
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)
Coolray
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?
Coolray
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
Coolray
LX
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
2670 kg
Spec
Coolray
LX
Length
4380 mm
5090 mm
Width
1795 mm
1990 mm
Height
1609 mm
1895 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
110 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
1109 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
3280 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
610 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Coolray
LX
Engine
1.5L 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
Not Officially Disclosed
3300 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
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
128 kW
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 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
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
84.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Coolray
LX
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
10
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic 10-speed
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
10
Spec
Coolray
LX
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
110 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
110
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
LX
Airbags
6
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
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
Coolray
LX
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
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
Yes
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
Coolray
LX
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Semi-Aniline Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
40:20:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Coolray
LX
Climate Control
Climate control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Start + fingerprint
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Moonroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Climate control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Climate control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
LX
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 25
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Navigation System
-
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Audio Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 25
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 3PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
Coolray
LX
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Coolray
LX
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
21.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
22.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
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
Coolray
LX
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
22
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Spec
Coolray
LX
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Front Track Width
-
1675 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1675 mm
Spec
Coolray
LX
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
222 g/km
Spec
Coolray
LX
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
Coolray
LX
Ownership Role
top
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
2687500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Flagship
Starting Price
429900
2687500
Starting Price Zar
429900
2687500
Spec
Coolray
LX
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 100,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray 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: Coolray 60 vs LX 98.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs LX 47.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs LX 93.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs LX 84.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray 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 16 points
LX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coolray.
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
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 67 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, Coolray 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.
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