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.
E2 starts ZAR 2,347,600 cheaperE2 from ZAR 339,900 · LX from ZAR 2,687,500
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Specification
E2
LX
Maximum Power
E2Not Officially Disclosed
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
E2Not Officially Disclosed
LX700 Nm
Engine Size
E2Not Applicable
LX3300 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
E2Not Applicable
LX11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
E2161 mm
LX205 mm
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Geely E2
Apex
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
E2
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
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
2670 kg
Spec
E2
LX
Length
4135 mm
5090 mm
Width
1805 mm
1990 mm
Height
1580 mm
1895 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
161 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
110 l
Boot/Cargo Space
375 l
1109 l
Kerb Weight
1300 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
E2
LX
Engine
Electric motor
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
3300 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
700 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.5 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 Applicable
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
39.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
325 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
25 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
E2
LX
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
Front-motor, 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
E2
LX
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
110 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
110
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
15.2
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
E2
LX
Airbags
2
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
Mechanical rear child safety locks
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Rear seats
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Electronic anti-theft system
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Electronic anti-theft system
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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
E2
LX
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
E2
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
E2
LX
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
E2
LX
Infotainment System
14.6-inch HD 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
8.8-inch LCD
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
E2
LX
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Comet Gray, Aurora Green, Moon White, Nebula Beige, Star Silver
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
E2
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
E2
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
16-inch alloy wheels
22
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Spec
E2
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
E2
LX
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
222 g/km
Spec
E2
LX
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
E2
LX
Ownership Role
top
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
389900 ZAR
2687500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Flagship
Starting Price
389900
2687500
Starting Price Zar
389900
2687500
Spec
E2
LX
Warranty
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 100,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This E2 and LX 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.
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