Lexus GX vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Lexus GX in South Africa

Lexus GX

GX 550 Overtrail Petrol 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,856,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 260 kW 🔧 650 Nm ⛽ 8.1 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 300

3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 2,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 227 kW 🔧 700 Nm ⛽ 9.4 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Lexus GX vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300: the short answer

GX and Land Cruiser 300 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Land Cruiser 300 starts ZAR 6,700 cheaper GX from ZAR 1,856,600 · Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GX Land Cruiser 300
Maximum Power GX260 kW Land Cruiser 300227 kW
Maximum Torque GX650 Nm Land Cruiser 300700 Nm
Engine Size GX3500 cc Land Cruiser 3003346 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GX8.1 km/l Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l
Ground Clearance GX220 mm Land Cruiser 300235 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

GX

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Land Cruiser 300

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

GX

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Land Cruiser 300

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GX Land Cruiser 300
Model Introduced Year 2025 2021
Generation Third-generation Lexus GX 550 body-on-frame luxury SUV 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform
Facelift History All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign
Facelift Launched Since All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17 Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Luxury SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2475-2515 kg 2430 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue, Bronze
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic
Spec GX Land Cruiser 300
Length 5015 mm 4985 mm
Width 2000 mm 1980 mm
Height 1870 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 220 mm 235 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 110 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1063 l 309 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3110 kg 3300 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 6 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight - 2430 kg
Payload Capacity - 870 kg
Number of Rows - 3 rows
Front Headroom - 1010 mm
Rear Headroom - 957 mm
Front Legroom - 1105 mm
Rear Legroom - 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This GX and Land Cruiser 300 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: GX 96 vs Land Cruiser 300 95.

Efficiency index: GX 34 vs Land Cruiser 300 40.

Safety-equipment index: GX 93 vs Land Cruiser 300 99.

Practicality index: GX 88 vs Land Cruiser 300 82.

Ownership-cover index: GX not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 300 43.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

GX leads by 5 points

GX and Land Cruiser 300 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 81 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 70% source coverage
81
#1 Evidence leader

GX

70% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 96 Check Efficiency 34
Performance 96
Efficiency 34
Safety 93
Practicality 88
Leads by 5 points
76
#2

Land Cruiser 300

92% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 40
Performance 95
Efficiency 40
Safety 99
Practicality 82
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GX +1 Efficiency Land Cruiser 300 +6 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +6 Practicality GX +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

GX

Performance 96/100
Efficiency 34/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 88/100

Land Cruiser 300

Performance 95/100
Efficiency 40/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus GX leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts vs 76 pts for Land Cruiser 300

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GX leads. However, Land Cruiser 300 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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GX vs Land Cruiser 300 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.