Lexus GX vs GWM Tank 300

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
GWM Tank 300 in South Africa

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 849,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 240 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 35.7 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Lexus GX vs GWM Tank 300: the short answer

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

Tank 300 starts ZAR 1,156,700 cheaper GX from ZAR 1,856,600 · Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GX Tank 300
Maximum Power GX260 kW Tank 300240 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque GX650 Nm Tank 300750 Nm
Engine Size GX3500 cc Tank 3001999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GX8.1 km/l Tank 30035.7 km/l
Ground Clearance GX220 mm Tank 300224 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

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid

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)

GX

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Tank 300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
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

Tank 300

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GX Tank 300
Model Introduced Year 2025 2024
Generation Third-generation Lexus GX 550 body-on-frame luxury SUV First generation, launched globally in 2021 and brought to South Africa in 2024. The Tank brand is positioned as GWM's premium off-road sub-brand alongside Haval (SUVs) and Ora (electric).
Facelift History All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades First-generation Tank 300 launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the differential locking activation logic and refined the hybrid system on the Hi4-T variant.
Facelift Launched Since All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17 Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Luxury SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2475-2515 kg 2050 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue, Adventure Olive Green and Sand Dune Beige. The Adventure Olive Green is exclusive to Off-Road and Hi4-T Hybrid trims.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec GX Tank 300
Length 5015 mm 4638 mm
Width 2000 mm 1926 mm
Height 1870 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 220 mm 224 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 65 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1063 l 490 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3110 kg 2200 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 12.4 m
Front Headroom - 990 mm
Rear Headroom - 960 mm
Kerb Weight - 2050 kg
Front Legroom - 1050 mm
Rear Legroom - 890 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 204 mm
Payload Capacity - 495 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This GX and Tank 300 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 Tank 300 98.

Efficiency index: GX 34 vs Tank 300 97.

Safety-equipment index: GX 93 vs Tank 300 100.

Practicality index: GX 88 vs Tank 300 72.

Ownership-cover index: GX not separately scored vs Tank 300 65.

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

Tank 300 leads by 7 points

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

Evidence leader 88 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 99% source coverage
88
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 300

99% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 98
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 72
Ownership 65
Leads by 7 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 Tank 300 +2 Efficiency Tank 300 +63 Safety Tank 300 +7 Practicality GX +16

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 300

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 72/100
Ownership 65/100

GX

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 300 leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts vs 81 pts for GX

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

GX vs Tank 300 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.