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.
H6 GT PHEV and RX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
H6 GT PHEV starts ZAR 716,600 cheaperH6 GT PHEV from ZAR 799,900 · RX from ZAR 1,516,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H6 GT PHEV
RX
Maximum Power
H6 GT PHEV321 kW
RX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
H6 GT PHEV762 Nm
RX430 Nm
Engine Size
H6 GT PHEV1500 cc
RX2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H6 GT PHEV125 km/l
RX11.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
H6 GT PHEV170 mm
RX185 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.
GWM H6 GT PHEV
1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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
H6 GT PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
RX
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H6 GT PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
RX
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
RX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2023
Generation
Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Fifth-generation Lexus RX luxury SUV
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current fifth-generation South African range with petrol, hybrid, performance-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current fifth-generation South African range with petrol, hybrid, performance-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Coupe SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard,,
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Alarm System
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
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Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
RX
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto,Rainsensing,Time adjustable
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
RX
Seat Material
Not Applicable
F SPORT
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front and Rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front and Rear
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke/ F SPORT,Heated
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
40:20:40 - Power
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 GT PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
F SPORT
Seat Adjustment
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Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Folding Rear Seats
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40:20:40 - Power
Rear Armrest
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Standard
Cup Holders
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Standard 4
Instrument Cluster Type
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Standard TFT Colour
Driver Lumbar Support
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Driver 2-way/ Passenger 2-way
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
RX
Infotainment System
SYNC
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
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Android Auto
Not Available
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Standard 21
Navigation System
Standard
Standard/ EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard TFT Colour
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard 5PCs
Voice Recognition
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Voice Control
Standard
-
Touchscreen
12.3
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Audio Speakers
Not Available
Standard 21
Audio System
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Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 5PCs
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
RX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
White Nova, Graphite Black GF, Opulent Blue, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Iridium, Sonic Copper
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
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Body Type
SUV
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Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
RX
Approach Angle
Not Available
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
24.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
185 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Approach Angle Deg
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15.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
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24.0 deg
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
RX
Tyre Size
Not Available
F:235-50R21 Alloy / R:235-50R21 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
21
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
RX
Service Interval
10000
12 months / 15,000km
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Service Intervals
10000
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
RX
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
RX
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
197 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Idle CO2 Output
0
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CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
RX
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
1642900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
799900
1642900
Starting Price Zar
799900
1642900
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT PHEV and RX 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: H6 GT PHEV 100 vs RX 85.
Efficiency index: H6 GT PHEV 96 vs RX 46.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT PHEV 88 vs RX 93.
Practicality index: H6 GT PHEV 59 vs RX 75.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT PHEV 65 vs RX 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.
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H6 GT PHEV and RX image comparison
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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
H6 GT PHEV leads by 5 points
H6 GT PHEV and RX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT PHEV
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
65/100
RX
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 77 pts for RX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT PHEV leads. However, RX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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