Lexus GX vs Lexus LX

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

GX 550 Overtrail Petrol 10-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 1,856,600 ex-showroom

⚡ 260 kW 🔧 650 Nm ⛽ 8.1 km/l

Lexus LX

LX 500d F SPORT Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 2,687,500 ex-showroom

⚡ 225 kW 🔧 700 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l

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Decision summary

Lexus GX vs Lexus LX: the short answer

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

GX starts ZAR 830,900 cheaper GX from ZAR 1,856,600 · LX from ZAR 2,687,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	GX	LX
Maximum Power	GX260 kW	LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque	GX650 Nm	LX700 Nm
Engine Size	GX3500 cc	LX3300 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	GX8.1 km/l	LX11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	GX220 mm	LX205 mm

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

Evidence for Lexus GX GX 550 Overtrail

Source type: Lexus South Africa vehicle API derivative 63P, checked 2026-07-17

Evidence for Lexus LX LX 500d F SPORT

Source type: Lexus South Africa vehicle API derivative 20G, checked 2026-07-17

Model imagery

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Lexus GX

Lexus GX exterior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Lexus GX exterior view 2.

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Lexus LX

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GX

Strengths

Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: Published Practicality

Specification evidence leader

LX

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

GX

Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

LX

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	GX	LX
Model Introduced Year	2025	2022
Generation	Third-generation Lexus GX 550 body-on-frame luxury SUV	Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Facelift History	All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades	Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Launched Since	All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades	Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Version Ending	Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17	Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	published
Segment	Luxury SUV	Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg	2475-2515 kg	2670 kg
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	GX	LX
Length	5015 mm	5090 mm
Width	2000 mm	1990 mm
Height	1870 mm	1895 mm
Wheelbase	2850 mm	2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	220 mm	205 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 l	110 l
Boot/Cargo Space	1063 l	1109 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	3110 kg	3280 kg
Towing Capacity	3500 kg	3500 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	5 doors	5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	6 m	6 m
Kerb Weight	-	2670 kg
Payload Capacity	-	610 kg

Spec	GX	LX
Front Track Width	1687 mm	1675 mm
Rear Track Width	1688 mm	1675 mm
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone -	Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Rear Suspension	Four Link with Coil Spring -	Multilink with Active Height Control -

Spec	GX	LX
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Climate Control	Auto Dual zone,Nano	Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Power Windows	All/ All One Touch	All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry	Standard Smart Entry	Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Push Button Start	Push Start	Push Start + fingerprint
Wireless Charging	Standard	Standard Front x1
Sunroof	Moonroof,Tilt & Slide	Moonroof
Electric Tailgate	Standard Power + Hatch	Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
AC Type	Auto Dual zone,Nano	Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Heads Up Display	Standard	Standard
Air Conditioning	Auto Dual zone,Nano	Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	GX	LX
Engine	3.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol	3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	3500 cc	3300 cc
Cylinders	6	6
Cylinder Layout	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Valves	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel System	Petrol SFI + D-4ST	Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Bore	85.5 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke	100 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power	260 kW	225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque	650 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	4WD	AWD
Transmission	10-Speed Automatic	10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed	175 km/h	210 km/h
0-100 km/h	7.0 sec	Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom	Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Launch Control	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter	Not Officially Disclosed	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	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	GX	LX
Gearbox	Automatic 10-speed	Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout	4WD	AWD
Differential Lock	Rear	Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters	Standard	Standard
Number of Gears	10	10
Transmission Type	Automatic 10-speed	Automatic 10-speed
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Automatic
Drivetrain	4WD	AWD
4WD Engagement	Full-time four-wheel drive	Permanent all-wheel drive
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard	Standard
Gearbox Type	Automatic 10-speed	Automatic 10-speed
Axle Layout	4WD	AWD
Transmission Speeds	10	10
Transfer Case	-	Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range	-	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	-	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	-	Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock	-	Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio	-	Not Applicable
Low Range	-	Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock	-	Not Applicable

Spec	GX	LX
Claimed Mileage	8.1 km/l	11.9 km/l
City Mileage	6.5 km/l	9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage	9.5 km/l	13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 l	110 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	-
Auto Start Stop	Standard	Standard
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres	80	110
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	GX	LX
Airbags	Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee,Front Side,Passenger Knee	Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard,,	Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard Rear door	Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard 2	Standard 2
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band	Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System	Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band	Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Front + Rear	Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors	Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB	Standard	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	Standard	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band	Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -	ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder	Front + Rear	Front + Rear
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard,,	Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Knee Airbag	Standard	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band	Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band

Spec	GX	LX
Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive,All Speed	Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive,All Speed	Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist	Standard Lane Trace Assist	Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning	Standard Lane Trace Assist	Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard Safe Exit Assist	Standard Safe Exit Assist
Parking Sensors	Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera	EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor	EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera	Not Available	EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	Standard	Standard
Auto Highbeam	Standard	Standard
Auto Wipers	Auto,Rainsensing	Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera	EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor	EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive,All Speed	Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Around View Monitor	Not Available	EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning	Standard Safe Exit Assist	Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning	Standard	Standard

Spec	GX	LX
Seat Material	Synthetic Leather	Semi-Aniline Leather
Seat Adjustment	Driver + Passenger Power	Driver + Passenger Power
Heated Seats	Standard Driver and Passenger only	Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats	Standard Front only	Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Ambient Lighting	Standard	Standard
Folding Rear Seats	60:40 - Tumble	40:20:40 -
Rear Armrest	Standard	Standard
Cup Holders	Standard 8	Standard 8
Steering Wheel Material	3 Spoke/ Leather	4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
Instrument Cluster Type	Standard TFT	Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support	Driver 2-way,Power	Driver 4-way,Power/ Passenger 4-way
60 40 Split Seat	60:40 - Tumble	40:20:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment	Driver + Passenger Power	Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Driver + Passenger Power	Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim	Synthetic Leather	Semi-Aniline Leather

Spec	GX	LX
Infotainment System	Lexus Premium/ EMV	Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	Standard 10	Standard 25
Navigation System	Standard/ EMV	Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster	Standard TFT	Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
USB Ports	Standard 6PCs	Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen Size	Lexus Premium/ EMV	Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Audio Speakers	Standard 10	Standard 25
Audio System	Lexus Premium/ EMV	Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	Standard 6PCs	Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen	Lexus Premium/ EMV	Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Connected Services	Standard	Standard
Touchscreen	Lexus Premium/ EMV	Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB

Spec	GX	LX
LED Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard LED	Standard LED
Roof Rails	Standard	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	Graphite Black GF, Sonic Titanium, Terrane Khaki, Titanium Carbide Gray, White Quartz	White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Headlights	Standard	Standard
Panoramic Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available

Spec	GX	LX
Approach Angle	27.0 deg	21.0 deg
Departure Angle	22.0 deg	22.0 deg
Terrain Modes	Standard	Standard
Locking Differential	Rear	Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
4WD System Type	Full-time four-wheel drive	Permanent all-wheel drive
Approach Angle Deg	27.0 deg	21.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg	22.0 deg	22.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max	220 mm	205 mm
Ground Clearance Min	220 mm	205 mm
Crawl Control	Standard	Standard

Spec	GX	LX
Tyre Size	F:265-70 R18 Aluminum / R:265-70 R18 Aluminum	F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Full 265-70 R18 Aluminum	Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size	18	22
Handbrake Type	Electric	Electric

Spec	GX	LX
Service Interval	12 months / 10,000km	12 months / 10,000km

Spec	GX	LX
CO2 Emissions	279 g/km	222 g/km

Spec	GX	LX
Ownership Role	Private luxury, family and business	Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar	1856600 ZAR	2687500 ZAR
Pricing Role	Top	Flagship
Starting Price	1856600	2687500
Starting Price Zar	1856600	2687500

Spec	GX	LX
Warranty	7 years / 100,000km	7 years / 100,000km

In depth: how these cars differ

This GX and LX 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 LX 98.

Efficiency index: GX 34 vs LX 47.

Safety-equipment index: GX 93 vs LX 93.

Practicality index: GX 88 vs LX 84.

Ownership-cover index: GX 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.

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

LX leads by 2 points

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

Evidence leader 83 /100

Lead 2 points

Data 69% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

LX

69% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Performance 98 Check Efficiency 47

Performance 98

Efficiency 47

Safety 93

Practicality 84

Leads by 2 points

GX

70% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Performance 96 Check Efficiency 34

Performance 96

Efficiency 34

Safety 93

Practicality 88

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance LX +2 Efficiency LX +13 Safety Level Practicality GX +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown

Evidence-index leader

LX

Performance 98/100

Efficiency 47/100

Safety 93/100

Practicality 84/100

GX

Performance 96/100

Efficiency 34/100

Safety 93/100

Practicality 88/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus LX leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 81 pts for GX

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

GX vs LX 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.

Lexus GX vs Lexus LX

Lexus GX

Lexus LX

Lexus GX vs Lexus LX: the short answer

Five key differences

GX and LX image comparison

Lexus GX

Lexus LX

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GX

LX

Which One's Right for You?

GX

LX

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

Specification Evidence Index

LX leads by 2 points

LX

GX

LX

GX

What the evidence means

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