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.
Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended vs Lexus RX: the short answer
Ghost Extended and RX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Ghost Extended
RX
Maximum Power
Ghost Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
RX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Ghost Extended850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
RX430 Nm
Engine Size
Ghost Extended6749 cc
RX2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ghost Extended6.33 km/l
RX11.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ghost Extended118 mm
RX185 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.
Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended
Ghost Extended Series II
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)
Ghost Extended
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
RX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Ghost Extended
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
RX
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Generation
Second-generation Ghost Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Fifth-generation Lexus RX luxury SUV
Facelift History
Ghost Extended joined the second-generation Ghost family globally in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Extended Series II in October 2024; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Current fifth-generation South African range with petrol, hybrid, performance-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices
Facelift Launched Since
2024
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
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
SUV
Model Introduced Year
-
2023
Tare Mass Kg
-
1895-2005 kg
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Length
5715 mm
4890 mm
Width
1998 mm
1920 mm
Height
1574 mm
1695 mm
Wheelbase
3465 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
67.5 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
612 l
Kerb Weight
2545 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
2590 kg
Payload Capacity
585 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.8 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
-
Rear Headroom
990 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
-
Rear Legroom
1245 mm
-
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
2400 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol SFI
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
87.5 mm
Stroke
90.4 mm
99.5 mm
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
430 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
AWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.8 sec
7.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
165 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
334 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Ghost Extended
RX
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
AWD
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
-
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
-
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Clutch Type
Torque converter
-
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
11.5 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
9.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
13.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
67.5 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
67.5
Combined Driving Range
570-588 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.3-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seatbelt warning sensor
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Standard
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Standard
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Standard
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seatbelt warning sensor
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard,,
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Standard
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
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
Ghost Extended
RX
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Ghost family
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Standard
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Standard
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Auto,Rainsensing,Time adjustable
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
-
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Standard
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
F SPORT
Heated Seats
Available, including rear-seat heating
Standard Front and Rear
Ventilated Seats
Available, including rear-seat cooling
Standard Front and Rear
Ambient Lighting
Bespoke Starlight Headliner available
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
3 Spoke/ F SPORT,Heated
60 40 Split Seat
No
40:20:40 - Power
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Seat Trim
Placed Perforation leather seat design available
F SPORT
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Folding Rear Seats
-
40:20:40 - Power
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT Colour
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way/ Passenger 2-way
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto 3-Zone,Nano
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Standard
Sunroof
No
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto 3-Zone,Nano
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto 3-Zone,Nano
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
-
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
Standard 21
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
Standard TFT Colour
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Audio Speakers
16
Standard 21
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 5PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
LED Headlamps
LED and laser headlights
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running lights
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Standard LED
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissions
White Nova, Graphite Black GF, Opulent Blue, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Iridium, Sonic Copper
Headlights
LED and laser headlights
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
-
Locking Differential
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Permanent all-wheel drive
Approach Angle
-
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
-
24.0 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
15.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
24.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
185 mm
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Tyre Size
255/35 R22 102Y front and 285/30 R22 104Y rear; 255/40 R21 102Y front and 285/35 R21 105Y rear; 255/45 R20 105Y front and 285/40 R20 108Y rear; 255/45 R20 105V M+S all-round
F:235-50R21 Alloy / R:235-50R21 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
21
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Electric
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Front Suspension
Planar Suspension with upper wishbone damper, electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension
Multilink -
Front Track Width
-
1655 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1695 mm
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
CO2 Emissions
358 g/km
197 g/km
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000km
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Ownership Role
Rear-space-focused Ghost for mixed owner-driven and chauffeur use
Private luxury, family and business
Pricing Role
Price on application
Flagship
Price Zar
-
1642900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
1642900
Starting Price Zar
-
1642900
Spec
Ghost Extended
RX
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
7 years / 105,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ghost Extended and RX 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: Ghost Extended 100 vs RX 85.
Efficiency index: Ghost Extended 29 vs RX 46.
Safety-equipment index: Ghost Extended 99 vs RX 93.
Practicality index: Ghost Extended 63 vs RX 75.
Ownership-cover index: Ghost Extended not separately scored vs RX 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
RX leads by 1 points
Ghost Extended and RX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RX
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
75/100
Ghost Extended
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus RX
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 76 pts for Ghost Extended
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RX leads. However, Ghost Extended 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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