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.
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Crafter starts ZAR 655,300 cheaperCrafter from ZAR 861,200 · RX from ZAR 1,516,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Crafter
RX
Maximum Power
Crafter103 kW
RX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Crafter340 Nm
RX430 Nm
Engine Size
Crafter1968 cc
RX2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Crafter16.7 km/l
RX11.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Crafter195 mm
RX185 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Evidence forVolkswagen Crafter
50 Panel Van XLWB 8AT
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Spec
Crafter
RX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2023
Generation
Current South African Crafter listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Fifth-generation Lexus RX 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.
Current fifth-generation South African range with petrol, hybrid, performance-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current fifth-generation South African range with petrol, hybrid, performance-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Van
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
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
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
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
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Crafter
RX
Cruise Control
Not Available
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 With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
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
Auto,Rainsensing,Time adjustable
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Crafter
RX
Seat Material
Cloth
F SPORT
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front and Rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front and Rear
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Cup Holders
Standard
Standard 4
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke/ F SPORT,Heated
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
40:20:40 - Power
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Crafter grade before assuming a feature is included.
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black
-
Interior Colours
Black
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
F SPORT
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Folding Rear Seats
-
40:20:40 - Power
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT Colour
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way/ Passenger 2-way
Spec
Crafter
RX
Infotainment System
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
-
Android Auto
Not Available
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Standard 21
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard TFT Colour
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard 5PCs
FM Radio
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Audio
AM/FM stereo
-
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Radio
AM/FM
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Audio Speakers
Not Available
Standard 21
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 5PCs
Spec
Crafter
RX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
White Nova, Graphite Black GF, Opulent Blue, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Iridium, Sonic Copper
Body Type
Van
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Crafter
RX
Approach Angle
Not Available
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
24.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
185 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
15.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
24.0 deg
Spec
Crafter
RX
Tyre Size
Not Available
F:235-50R21 Alloy / R:235-50R21 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
21
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Spec
Crafter
RX
CO2 Emissions
193238 g/km
197 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Idle CO2 Output
193238
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
193238
-
Spec
Crafter
RX
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Spec
Crafter
RX
Service Plan
Not Available
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000km
Spec
Crafter
RX
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
1406000 ZAR
1642900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Flagship
Starting Price
1406000
1642900
Starting Price Zar
1406000
1642900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Crafter and RX comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
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What the evidence means
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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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