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.
Changan Hunter Diesel vs Lexus LX: the short answer
LX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hunter Diesel remains close.
Hunter Diesel starts ZAR 2,237,600 cheaperHunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900 · LX from ZAR 2,687,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Hunter Diesel
LX
Maximum Power
Hunter Diesel110 kW
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
LX700 Nm
Engine Size
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
LX3300 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
LX11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter Diesel226 mm
LX205 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.
Changan Hunter Diesel
4WD AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Hunter Diesel
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
LX
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 PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Hunter Diesel
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
LX
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
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Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Model Introduced Year
2025
2022
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
2670 kg
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Length
5330 mm
5090 mm
Width
1930 mm
1990 mm
Height
1875 mm
1895 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
110 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
1109 l
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
3280 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
610 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
D20TCID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
3300 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 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
4WD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
84.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
LX
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Number of Gears
6
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
10
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
110 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
110
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Airbags
6
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Yes
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Yes
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Seat Material
Leather
Semi-Aniline Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
40:20:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Leather
Semi-Aniline Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power
Folding Rear Seats
-
40:20:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 8
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 4-way,Power/ Passenger 4-way
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Start + fingerprint
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Moonroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Manual climate control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Manual climate control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Infotainment System
10-inch touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Standard 25
Digital Instrument Cluster
4.2-inch driver information display
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
USB Ports
3
Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Touchscreen
10-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Navigation System
-
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
10-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Audio Speakers
6
Standard 25
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 3PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Front
-
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Approach Angle
28 deg
21.0 deg
Departure Angle
27 deg
22.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Locking Differential
Rear
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
4WD System Type
4WD
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
21.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
205 mm
Crawl Control
-
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
22
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Electric
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Front Track Width
-
1675 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1675 mm
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
222 g/km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
2687500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Flagship
Starting Price
569900
2687500
Starting Price Zar
569900
2687500
Spec
Hunter Diesel
LX
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 100,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs LX 98.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs LX 47.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs LX 93.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs LX 84.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel not separately scored 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
LX leads by 14 points
LX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hunter Diesel remains close.
Moderate 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
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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