Lexus GX vs Nissan Patrol

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Nissan Patrol Discontinued model
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 Patrol in South Africa

Nissan Patrol

5.6 V8 Platinum 4x4 7AT Petrol 7-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 1,949,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 298 kW 🔧 560 Nm ⛽ 9.0 km/l
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Decision summary

Lexus GX vs Nissan Patrol: the short answer

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

Recorded price context GX: current from ZAR 1,856,600 · Patrol: last listed from ZAR 1,579,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GX Patrol
Maximum Power GX260 kW Patrol298 kW
Maximum Torque GX650 Nm Patrol560 Nm
Engine Size GX3500 cc Patrol5552 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GX8.1 km/l Patrol9.0 km/l
Ground Clearance GX220 mm Patrol272 mm

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

Evidence for Nissan Patrol 5.6 V8 Platinum 4x4 7AT

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GX

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Patrol

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GX

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Patrol

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec GX Patrol
Model Introduced Year 2025 2013
Generation Third-generation Lexus GX 550 body-on-frame luxury SUV Not confirmed
Facelift History All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades 2019 mid-cycle facelift with revised front fascia and updated technology
Facelift Launched Since All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades 2019
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17 Not confirmed
Body Style SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment Luxury SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 2475-2515 kg 2660 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec GX Patrol
Length 5015 mm 5165 mm
Width 2000 mm 1995 mm
Height 1870 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 220 mm 272 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 140 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1063 l 490 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3110 kg 3560 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 8 seats
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 6.2 m
Kerb Weight - 2660 kg

In depth: how these cars differ

This GX and Patrol 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 Patrol 97.

Efficiency index: GX 34 vs Patrol 37.

Safety-equipment index: GX 93 vs Patrol 98.

Practicality index: GX 88 vs Patrol 91.

Ownership-cover index: GX not separately scored vs Patrol 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

Patrol leads by 3 points

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

Evidence leader 84 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 78% source coverage
84
#1 Evidence leader

Patrol

78% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 37
Performance 97
Efficiency 37
Safety 98
Practicality 91
Leads by 3 points
81
#2

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 Patrol +1 Efficiency Patrol +3 Safety Patrol +5 Practicality Patrol +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Patrol

Performance 97/100
Efficiency 37/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 91/100

GX

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Nissan Patrol leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts vs 81 pts for GX

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Patrol leads. However, GX 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 Patrol 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.