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Miler Lite starts ZAR 2,377,600 cheaperLX from ZAR 2,687,500 · Miler Lite from ZAR 309,900
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Specification
LX
Miler Lite
Maximum Power
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Miler Lite92 kW
Maximum Torque
LX700 Nm
Miler Lite320 Nm
Engine Size
LX3300 cc
Miler Lite2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
LX11.9 km/l
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
LX205 mm
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
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Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
South African Miler Lite launch specification, positioned between a conventional bakkie and a larger commercial truck.
Facelift History
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Introduced in South Africa in 2026, with no later facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Dropside truck
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Luxury SUV
Code 8 light truck
Tare Mass Kg
2670 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Length
5090 mm
4910 mm
Width
1990 mm
1970 mm
Height
1895 mm
2170 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2480 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
1109 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2670 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3280 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
610 kg
1645 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Front Track Width
1675 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Non-independent leaf spring
Rear Suspension
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Non-independent leaf spring
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Air conditioning
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
Push Start + fingerprint
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Moonroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Air conditioning
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Engine
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
6
Not Officially Disclosed
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
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
92 kW
Maximum Torque
700 Nm
320 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
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
210 km/h
110 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
84.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
262.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
LX
Miler Lite
Gearbox
Automatic 10-speed
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
10
5
Transmission Type
Automatic 10-speed
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Permanent all-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic 10-speed
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
10
5
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
-
4.33
Clutch Type
-
275 mm clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Claimed Mileage
11.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
9.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
110
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
-
Euro 3
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard Rear door
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Not Officially Disclosed
Alarm System
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear
Rear View Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Yes
Reverse Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Seat Material
Semi-Aniline Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
-
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Folding Rear Seats
40:20:40 -
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Cup Holders
Standard 8
-
Steering Wheel Material
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
Not Officially Disclosed
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 -
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Manual fore/aft and backrest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Semi-Aniline Leather
Fabric
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 25
Not Officially Disclosed
Navigation System
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
3.5-inch instrument panel
USB Ports
Standard 3PCs
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Not Officially Disclosed
Audio Speakers
Standard 25
Not Officially Disclosed
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 3PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Not Officially Disclosed
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Approach Angle
21.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
22.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Tyre Size
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
195/75 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
22
16-inch wheels
Handbrake Type
Electric
Central drum
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
-
Service Plan
-
Service plans available
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
2687500 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
2687500
339900
Starting Price Zar
2687500
339900
Spec
LX
Miler Lite
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
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