Lexus GX vs Nissan Navara Double Cab

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.

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
Nissan Navara Double Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Double Cab

2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT Diesel Current
ZAR 785,700 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Lexus GX vs Nissan Navara Double Cab: the short answer

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

Navara Double Cab starts ZAR 1,363,600 cheaper GX from ZAR 1,856,600 · Navara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GX Navara Double Cab
Maximum Power GX260 kW Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque GX650 Nm Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size GX3500 cc Navara Double Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GX8.1 km/l Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance GX220 mm Navara Double Cab221 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.

Lexus GX

GX 550 Overtrail

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Nissan Navara Double Cab

2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

Specification evidence leader

GX

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Navara Double Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

GX

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Navara Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GX Navara Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2025 1997
Generation Third-generation Lexus GX 550 body-on-frame luxury SUV Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Facelift History All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17 Current
Body Style SUV Double Cab
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published Active
Segment Luxury SUV Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 2475-2515 kg 2023 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Double Cab
Body Type Cab - Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note - White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Spec GX Navara Double Cab
Length 5015 mm 5260 mm
Width 2000 mm 1850 mm
Height 1870 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 220 mm 221 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1063 l 1161 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3110 kg 3115 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 6.7 m
Kerb Weight - 2023 kg
Payload Capacity - 1003 kg

In depth: how these cars differ

This GX and Navara Double Cab 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: GX 96 vs Navara Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: GX 34 vs Navara Double Cab 58.

Safety-equipment index: GX 93 vs Navara Double Cab 93.

Practicality index: GX 88 vs Navara Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: GX not separately scored vs Navara Double Cab 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

GX leads by 1 points

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

Evidence leader 81 /100
Lead 1 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 1 points
80
#2

Navara Double Cab

65% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 58
Performance 75
Efficiency 58
Safety 93
Practicality 90
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GX +21 Efficiency Navara Double Cab +24 Safety Level Practicality Navara Double Cab +2

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

Navara Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 58/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 90/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus GX leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts vs 80 pts for Navara Double Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GX leads. However, Navara Double Cab 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 Navara Double Cab questions

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.