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G10+ Van
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LX
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Spec
G10+ Van
LX
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
Current South African G10+ Van generation.
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Launched Since
2026
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
Two-seat medium panel van
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Van
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
2670 kg
Spec
G10+ Van
LX
Length
5168 mm
5090 mm
Width
1980 mm
1990 mm
Height
1928 mm
1895 mm
Wheelbase
3198 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
110 l
Boot/Cargo Space
5200 l
1109 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
3280 kg
Payload Capacity
915 kg
610 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Spec
G10+ Van
LX
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
3300 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
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
118 kW
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
375 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
RWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
56.59 kW/tonne
84.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
179.86 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
G10+ Van
LX
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Available
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Number of Gears
8
10
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Clutch Type
Torque converter
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
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 Available
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
10
Spec
G10+ Van
LX
Claimed Mileage
11.49 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
110 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
11.49 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
110
Combined Driving Range
862.07
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
789.47 km
Not Applicable
Spec
G10+ Van
LX
Airbags
2
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
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
G10+ Van
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
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Parking Sensors
Standard
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 Officially Disclosed
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
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
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
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 Officially Disclosed
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
G10+ Van
LX
Seat Material
Fabric
Semi-Aniline Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
40:20:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Fabric
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
G10+ Van
LX
Climate Control
Not Available
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Power Windows
Standard
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Start + fingerprint
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Not Available
Moonroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Not Available
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
G10+ Van
LX
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Standard
-
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 25
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
USB Ports
Standard
Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Navigation System
-
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
Not Officially Disclosed
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
G10+ Van
LX
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
G10+ Van
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 Applicable
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Available
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
G10+ Van
LX
Tyre Size
215/70 R16
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size
16
22
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Spec
G10+ Van
LX
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Rear Suspension
Five-link coil spring
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Front Track Width
-
1675 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1675 mm
Spec
G10+ Van
LX
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km
222 g/km
Spec
G10+ Van
LX
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
G10+ Van
LX
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
565200 ZAR
2687500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Flagship
Starting Price
565200
2687500
Starting Price Zar
565200
2687500
Spec
G10+ Van
LX
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
7 years / 100,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This G10+ Van 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: G10+ Van 61 vs LX 98.
Efficiency index: G10+ Van 46 vs LX 47.
Safety-equipment index: G10+ Van 50 vs LX 93.
Practicality index: G10+ Van 63 vs LX 84.
Ownership-cover index: G10+ Van 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 27 points
LX has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over G10+ Van.
Large 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
G10+ Van
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 56 pts for G10+ Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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