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Decision summary
Toyota GR86 vs Lexus RZ: the short answer
RZ holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR86.
GR86 starts ZAR 932,700 cheaperGR86 from ZAR 749,900 · RZ from ZAR 1,682,600
Five key differences
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Specification
GR86
RZ
Maximum Power
GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
RZ300 kW
Maximum Torque
GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
RZ268.6 Nm
Engine Size
GR862387 cc
RZNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
GR8610.9 km/l
RZNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
GR86130 mm
RZ200 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.
Toyota GR86
2.4 Automatic
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Spec
GR86
RZ
AC Type
Manual AC
Auto Dual zone,Humidity Sensor
Accelerator 0 100
6.9 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Auto Dual zone,Humidity Sensor
Auto Dimming Irvm
Standard
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Standard
-
Climate Control
Manual AC
Auto Dual zone,Humidity Sensor
Climate Zones
Manual AC
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct + Port Injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
-
Difflock
Not Applicable
-
Digital Speedometer
7-inch Digital
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power and Handsfree
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Push Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Push Start
Engine Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.2
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Panoramic (Dimming)
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Power Windows
All Doors
All/ All One Touch
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Split
50/50 Split
-
Rear Wing
Rear Spoiler
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Standard
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Sport Fabric/Suede
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Sonar
Rear
-
Sound System
6
Standard 13
Source Model Column
gr86
-
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Without (Repair Kit Included)
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic (Dimming)
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vdc
Standard with Track Mode
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
-
Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
20
Spec
GR86
RZ
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC / CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
City Mileage
8 km/l
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
10.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
450
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
18.41
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
320 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
390 km
Real-world Mileage
10.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
GR86
RZ
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Body Type
Sedan
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard LED
DRL
LED
Standard LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
Classic White, Graphite Black GF, Neutrino Grey, Neutrino Grey Bi-Tone, Sonic Copper Bi-Tone, Sonic Iridium
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Fog Lamps
LED
LED fog-lamp function
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
LED fog-lamp function
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
-
Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Headlight Type
Full LED
Standard
Headlights
Full LED
Standard
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Led Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic (Dimming)
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
-
Spec
GR86
RZ
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
Standard 13
Audio System
6
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch Digital
Standard TFT
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Multi Information Display
7-inch Digital
-
Navigation System
Standard
Standard/ EMV
Rear Usb
2
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Number of Speakers
6
Standard 13
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
USB Ports
2
Standard 5PCs
Voice Control
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Spec
GR86
RZ
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Spec
GR86
RZ
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc Brembo
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brembo
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated Disc
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Without (Repair Kit Included)
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver
-
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Without (Repair Kit Included)
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Tyre Size
215/40 R18
F:235-50 R20 / R:255-45 R20
Tyre Type
215/40 R18
-
Wheel Material
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheel Type
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheels
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
20
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Wheel Diameter
18-inch BBS Alloy
20
Spec
GR86
RZ
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,500
-
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
12 months / 15,000km
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Plan
Optional
7 years / 105000 km
Service Plan Distance
Optional
7 years / 105000 km
Service Plan Duration
Optional
7 years / 105000 km
Spec
GR86
RZ
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Color Note
White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Sedan
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
2145-2165 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Updated dedicated battery-electric Lexus RZ range launched locally in 2026
Facelift History
Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Production Status
active
active
Spec
GR86
RZ
Boot/Cargo Space
237 l
522 l
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
0 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1660 kg
2640 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
200 mm
Height
1310 mm
1635 mm
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
2180 kg
Length
4265 mm
4805 mm
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.6 m
Wheelbase
2575 mm
2850 mm
Width
1775 mm
1895 mm
Payload Capacity
390 kg
460 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
750 kg
Front Headroom
998 mm
1013 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
1008 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1069 mm
Rear Legroom
891 mm
953 mm
Spec
GR86
RZ
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson -
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson -
Front Track Width
1520 mm
1614 mm
Power Steering
Electric
-
Rear Axle Type
Double Wishbone
-
Rear Spring Type
Double Wishbone
-
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Wishbone -
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Wishbone -
Rear Track Width
1540 mm
1636 mm
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
GR86
RZ
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
Not Applicable
CO2 Emissions G Km
177
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Idle CO2 Output
177
-
Noise Level
70 dB
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not Applicable
Spec
GR86
RZ
Ownership Role
Top
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
1977600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
799900
1977600
Starting Price Zar
799900
1977600
Spec
GR86
RZ
Real-world City Mileage Max
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
8 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
9
-
Spec
GR86
RZ
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2387 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Boxer
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
173 kW @ 7000 rpm
300 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
268.6 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front + Rear
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
226 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.9 sec
4.4 sec
Power-to-Weight Ratio
136.2 kW/tonne
137.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
196.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
76.9 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
72.0 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
NMC
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
384.8 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
450 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
22 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
150 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
30 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport, Range
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This GR86 and RZ 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: GR86 67 vs RZ 83.
Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs RZ 90.
Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs RZ 94.
Practicality index: GR86 46 vs RZ 62.
Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 vs RZ 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
RZ leads by 21 points
RZ holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR86.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RZ
Performance
83/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
62/100
GR86
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus RZ
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 61 pts for GR86
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RZ leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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