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Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Model Introduced Year
2019
2022
Generation
H300 platform – purpose-built SA taxi configuration
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Facelift History
Current generation launched 2019 with improved safety features
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Launched Since
2019
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Van
SUV
Color Note
White
-
Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Van
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2080 kg
2670 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Length
5380 mm
5090 mm
Width
1880 mm
1990 mm
Height
2285 mm
1895 mm
Wheelbase
2985 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
110 l
Boot/Cargo Space
483 l
1109 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3500 kg
3280 kg
Payload Capacity
1420 kg
610 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
16 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
6 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
-
Rear Headroom
954 mm
-
Front Legroom
1045 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1675 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1675 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual AC
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Power Windows
Front Only
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Start + fingerprint
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Not Available
Moonroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power and Handsfree
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Manual AC
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Front Only
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Push Start + fingerprint
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Push Start + fingerprint
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.1
-
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Moonroof
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
Front Only
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Start + fingerprint
Rear Seat Split
Standard
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Fabric
-
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt
-
Voice Command
Not Available
-
Voice Command Support
Not Available
-
Accelerator 0 100
18.0 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
Front Only
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Sonar
Not Available
-
Sound System
2
Standard 25
Source Model Column
hiace-sesfike
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Trim Level
base
-
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Variant Role
Entry or fleet-access derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard Front x1
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2494 cc
3300 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75 kW
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
260 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
RWD
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
150 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
18.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
36.1 kW/tonne
84.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
125 Nm/tonne
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
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
FR
AWD
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
5
10
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic 10-speed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
Automatic 10-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
5
10
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Claimed Mileage
11 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.5 km/l
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
110 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
-
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
11 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
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
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Airbags
2
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
2
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
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 Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Not Available
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Not Available
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
-
Parking Sensor
Not Available
-
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
-
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
-
Reversing Camera
Not Available
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Seat Material
Fabric
Semi-Aniline Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
40:20:40 -
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
1
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Interior Colour Options
1
-
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
40:20:40 -
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power
Fabric Seats
Fabric
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power
Armrest Front
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
High-capacity 16-seat configuration, basic but durable interior for high daily use
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
-
Interior Colours
1
-
Seat Fold Type
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Fabric
Semi-Aniline Leather
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 8
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 4-way,Power/ Passenger 4-way
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Infotainment System
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
-
Android Auto
Not Available
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
Standard 25
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
USB Ports
1
Standard 3PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
-
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
-
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Infotainment Display
6.8-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
1
-
Audio Speakers
2
Standard 25
Audio System
2
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Display Audio
6.8-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1
Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Multi Information Display
Not Available
-
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Not Available
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Not Available
-
Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Not Available
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Van
-
DRL
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Led Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Auto Headlights
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Front Only
-
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
-
Headlamp Levelling
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlight Type
Not Available
Standard
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Approach Angle
Not Available
21.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
205 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
Standard
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
21.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22.0 deg
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Tyre Size
195/75 R16C
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
22
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Tyre Type
195/75 R16C
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
Not Available
-
Wheels
Not Available
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
-
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km
222 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Idle CO2 Output
218
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
218
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Real-world City Mileage Min
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
12.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
9 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
10.5 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
8
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
LX
Ownership Role
Base
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
549300 ZAR
2687500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
549300
2687500
Starting Price Zar
549300
2687500
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hiace Ses'fikile and LX 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: Hiace Ses'fikile 37 vs LX 98.
Efficiency index: Hiace Ses'fikile 45 vs LX 47.
Safety-equipment index: Hiace Ses'fikile 44 vs LX 93.
Practicality index: Hiace Ses'fikile 80 vs LX 84.
Ownership-cover index: Hiace Ses'fikile 43 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.
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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
LX leads by 33 points
LX has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Hiace Ses'fikile.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
LX
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
84/100
Hiace Ses'fikile
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 50 pts for Hiace Ses'fikile
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, Hiace Ses'fikile may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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