Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Lexus LX

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 300

3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 2,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 227 kW 🔧 700 Nm ⛽ 9.4 km/l
VS
Lexus LX in South Africa

Lexus LX

LX 500d F SPORT Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 2,687,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 225 kW 🔧 700 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Lexus LX: the short answer

Land Cruiser 300 and LX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Land Cruiser 300 starts ZAR 837,600 cheaper Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900 · LX from ZAR 2,687,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 300 LX
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 300227 kW LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 300700 Nm LX700 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 3003346 cc LX3300 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l LX11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 300235 mm LX205 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Land Cruiser 300

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

LX

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 300

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

LX

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 300 LX
Model Introduced Year 2021 2022
Generation 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Facelift History New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Launched Since 2021 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 SUV SUV
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue, Bronze -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment SUV Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2430 kg 2670 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Land Cruiser 300 LX
Length 4985 mm 5090 mm
Width 1980 mm 1990 mm
Height 1910 mm 1895 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 235 mm 205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 l 110 l
Boot/Cargo Space 309 l 1109 l
Kerb Weight 2430 kg 2670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg 3280 kg
Payload Capacity 870 kg 610 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 6 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm -
Rear Headroom 957 mm -
Front Legroom 1105 mm -
Rear Legroom 900 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 300 and LX comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Land Cruiser 300 95 vs LX 98.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 300 40 vs LX 47.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 300 99 vs LX 93.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 300 82 vs LX 84.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 300 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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 7 points

Land Cruiser 300 and LX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 69% source coverage
83
#1 Evidence leader

LX

69% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 98
Efficiency 47
Safety 93
Practicality 84
Leads by 7 points
76
#2

Land Cruiser 300

92% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 40
Performance 95
Efficiency 40
Safety 99
Practicality 82
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance LX +3 Efficiency LX +7 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +6 Practicality LX +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

LX

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 84/100

Land Cruiser 300

Performance 95/100
Efficiency 40/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus LX leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 76 pts for Land Cruiser 300

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, Land Cruiser 300 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Land Cruiser 300 vs LX questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.