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Specification
L8
LX
Maximum Power
L8-
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
L8-
LX700 Nm
Engine Size
L8-
LX3300 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
L8-
LX11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
L8-
LX205 mm
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Spec
L8
LX
Generation
First-generation South African LEPAS L8 pre-launch programme
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
published
Segment
Mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Model Introduced Year
-
2022
Facelift History
-
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Launched Since
-
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Tare Mass Kg
-
2670 kg
Spec
L8
LX
Length
4688 mm
5090 mm
Width
1871 mm
1990 mm
Height
1689 mm
1895 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
205 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
110 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
1109 l
Kerb Weight
-
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
3280 kg
Payload Capacity
-
610 kg
Towing Capacity
-
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6 m
Spec
L8
LX
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Electric Range
107 km
Not Applicable
Engine
-
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
-
3300 cc
Cylinders
-
6
Cylinder Layout
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
-
Turbocharged
Fuel System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
-
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
-
700 Nm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
AWD
Transmission
-
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
-
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
84.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
262.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L8
LX
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard Front x1
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
-
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Power Windows
-
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
-
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Push Button Start
-
Push Start + fingerprint
Sunroof
-
Moonroof
Electric Tailgate
-
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
AC Type
-
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
-
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L8
LX
Number of Speakers
8
Standard 25
Infotainment Screen Size
13.2 inches
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Infotainment System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Navigation System
-
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
USB Ports
-
Standard 3PCs
Audio Speakers
8
Standard 25
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen
13.2 inches
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Connected Services
-
Standard
Touchscreen
13.2 inches
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Spec
L8
LX
Around View Monitor
540-degree HD
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Cruise Control
-
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
-
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
-
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Parking Sensors
-
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
-
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
540-degree HD
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Standard
Auto Highbeam
-
Standard
Auto Wipers
-
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
-
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Blind Spot Warning
-
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
L8
LX
Ownership Role
Upcoming long-range electrified South African family SUV
Private luxury, family and business
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Flagship
Price Zar
-
2687500 ZAR
Starting Price
-
2687500
Starting Price Zar
-
2687500
Spec
L8
LX
Combined Driving Range
1300 km
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
-
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
-
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
110 l
Auto Start Stop
-
Standard
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
110
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L8
LX
Front Track Width
-
1675 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1675 mm
Front Suspension
-
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Rear Suspension
-
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Spec
L8
LX
Gearbox
-
Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
-
AWD
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
-
Standard
Number of Gears
-
10
Transmission Type
-
Automatic 10-speed
Gear Shift Type
-
Automatic
Drivetrain
-
AWD
4WD Engagement
-
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Standard
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
Automatic 10-speed
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
10
Spec
L8
LX
Airbags
-
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Standard 2
Brake Assist
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
-
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
-
Standard
BA
-
Standard
Curtain Airbags
-
Standard
Driver Airbag
-
Standard
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Passenger Airbag
-
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
-
Standard
Stability Control
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Knee Airbag
-
Standard
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
L8
LX
Seat Material
-
Semi-Aniline Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power
Heated Seats
-
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats
-
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Ambient Lighting
-
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
-
40:20:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 8
Steering Wheel Material
-
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 4-way,Power/ Passenger 4-way
60 40 Split Seat
-
40:20:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
-
Semi-Aniline Leather
Spec
L8
LX
LED Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Standard LED
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
-
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Headlights
-
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Spec
L8
LX
Approach Angle
-
21.0 deg
Departure Angle
-
22.0 deg
Terrain Modes
-
Standard
Locking Differential
-
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
4WD System Type
-
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
L8
LX
Tyre Size
-
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size
-
22
Handbrake Type
-
Electric
Spec
L8
LX
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
L8
LX
CO2 Emissions
-
222 g/km
Spec
L8
LX
Warranty
-
7 years / 100,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This L8 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.
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