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Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm vs Lexus LX: the short answer
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Karoo Special Edition Storm starts ZAR 2,014,801 cheaperKaroo Special Edition Storm from ZAR 672,699 · LX from ZAR 2,687,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Maximum Power
Karoo Special Edition Storm103 kW @ 3750 rpm
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Karoo Special Edition Storm320 Nm
LX700 Nm
Engine Size
Karoo Special Edition Storm2179 cc
LX3300 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Karoo Special Edition Storm10.8 km/l
LX11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Karoo Special Edition Storm210 mm
LX205 mm
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Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm
Karoo Special Edition Storm
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2022
Generation
Current local listing
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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
Pickup
SUV
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
Pickup
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2055-2155 kg
2670 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
205 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
110 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
3280 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Length
-
5090 mm
Width
-
1990 mm
Height
-
1895 mm
Wheelbase
-
2850 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
1109 l
Kerb Weight
-
2670 kg
Payload Capacity
-
610 kg
Towing Capacity
-
3500 kg
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6 m
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1675 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1675 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Load Bed Length
1489 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1520 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Power Windows
Not Available
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
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.3
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1489 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1520 mm
Not Applicable
Roof Rack Compatibility
Roof rack listed as Karoo Special Edition feature
-
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
3300 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
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
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 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
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
10
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Claimed Mileage
10.8 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
8.8 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.5 km/l
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
110 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
-
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
10.8 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
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
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
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
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Not Available
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
Karoo Special Edition Storm
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 Wipers
Not Available
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
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
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Semi-Aniline Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
40:20:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
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
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Infotainment System
Not Available
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
-
Android Auto
Not Available
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Standard 25
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Touchscreen
Not Available
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Navigation System
-
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
Not Available
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Audio Speakers
Not Available
Standard 25
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 3PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Body Cladding
Rear overfenders and off-road front bumpers listed
-
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
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
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
205 mm
Approach Angle Deg
-
21.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22.0 deg
Crawl Control
-
Standard
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Tyre Size
Not Available
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
22
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
222 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 100,000km
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LX
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
672699 ZAR
2687500 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Flagship
Starting Price
672699
2687500
Starting Price Zar
672699
2687500
In depth: how these cars differ
This Karoo Special Edition Storm and LX comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
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What the evidence means
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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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