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Isuzu D-Max Double Cab vs Lexus LX: the short answer
LX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over D-Max Double Cab.
D-Max Double Cab starts ZAR 2,113,490 cheaperD-Max Double Cab from ZAR 574,010 · LX from ZAR 2,687,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
D-Max Double Cab
LX
Maximum Power
D-Max Double Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
D-Max Double Cab350 Nm
LX700 Nm
Engine Size
D-Max Double Cab3000 cc
LX3300 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D-Max Double Cab12.3 km/l
LX11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
D-Max Double Cab232 mm
LX205 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Isuzu D-Max Double Cab
3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
D-Max Double Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
LX
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
LX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
LX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2022
Generation
Current South African D-Max Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame 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 range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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
Double Cab pickup
SUV
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
53.1 kW/tonne
84.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
169.1 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
D-Max Double Cab
LX
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
4
10
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
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Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
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Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
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Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
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Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
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Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
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Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
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Transmission Speeds
4
10
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
LX
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.0 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
110 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
-
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
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
D-Max Double Cab
LX
Airbags
2
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear,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
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,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
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
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Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
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
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
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
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
LED
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
EV Mode
Not Available
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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
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Front Camera
Standard
-
Multi Collision Braking
Standard
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
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Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
LX
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Semi-Aniline Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
40:20:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power
Heated Front Seats
Standard
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Double Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Body Type
Pickup
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DRL
LED
Standard LED
Fog Lights
Std, LED
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Front Fog Lights
Std, LED
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Led Headlights
LED
Standard
Auto Headlights
LED
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Automatic Headlamps
LED
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard LED
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Front Fog Lamps
Std, LED
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Headlamp Levelling
LED
-
Headlamps
LED
Standard
Headlight Type
LED
Standard
Headlights
LED
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Radiator Grille
Silky Silver Met
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Rear Overhang Mm
1318 mm
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
LX
Approach Angle
30 deg
21.0 deg
Departure Angle
18 deg
22.0 deg
Wading Depth
800 mm
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Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
30 deg
21.0 deg
Breakover Angle
22.5 deg
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Breakover Angle Deg
22.5 deg
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Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
22.0 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Standard
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Ground Clearance Max
232 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
232 mm
205 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Standard
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Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
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Crawl Control
-
Standard
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
LX
Tyre Size
265/60R18
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
22
Spare Tyre
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Tyre Type
265/60R18
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Wheel Diameter
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
22
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
-
Multi Collision Brake
Standard
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Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
-
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
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Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
LX
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
12 months / 10,000km
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km
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Alternator
90A
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Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
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Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
LX
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
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Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
LX
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km
222 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Idle CO2 Output
212
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
212
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
LX
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
900310 ZAR
2687500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
900310
2687500
Starting Price Zar
900310
2687500
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Double Cab 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: D-Max Double Cab 64 vs LX 98.
Efficiency index: D-Max Double Cab 49 vs LX 47.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Double Cab 44 vs LX 93.
Practicality index: D-Max Double Cab 91 vs LX 84.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Double Cab 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 20 points
LX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over D-Max Double Cab.
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
D-Max Double Cab
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
91/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 63 pts for D-Max Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, D-Max Double Cab 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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