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.
Upcoming in South AfricaConfirmed launch information and specifications remain visible while final availability is pending.
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Lexus LX vs Nissan New Patrol: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
Swipe sideways to compare every column
Specification
LX
New Patrol
Maximum Power
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
New Patrol-
Maximum Torque
LX700 Nm
New Patrol-
Engine Size
LX3300 cc
New Patrol-
Combined Fuel Economy
LX11.9 km/l
New Patrol-
Ground Clearance
LX205 mm
New Patrol-
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Open a category, then swipe sideways to compare every column
Spec
LX
New Patrol
Model Introduced Year
2022
-
Generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Seventh-generation Y63 Nissan Patrol announced for South Africa
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
-
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
upcoming
Segment
Luxury SUV
Large premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2670 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Vehicle
Spec
LX
New Patrol
Length
5090 mm
-
Width
1990 mm
-
Height
1895 mm
-
Wheelbase
2850 mm
3075 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
LX
New Patrol
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
LX
New Patrol
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
-
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
-
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
LX
New Patrol
Engine
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
-
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
-
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
-
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
-
Electric Range
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
LX
New Patrol
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
LX
New Patrol
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
-
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
-
Spec
LX
New Patrol
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
LX
New Patrol
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
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
-
Around View Monitor
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
-
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
-
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
-
Spec
LX
New Patrol
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
LX
New Patrol
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
-
Number of Speakers
Standard 25
-
Navigation System
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
-
USB Ports
Standard 3PCs
-
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Audio Speakers
Standard 25
-
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 3PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Spec
LX
New Patrol
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
LX
New Patrol
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
LX
New Patrol
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
LX
New Patrol
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
-
Spec
LX
New Patrol
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km
-
Spec
LX
New Patrol
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Large premium family, towing and touring SUV
Price Zar
2687500 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Flagship
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
2687500
-
Starting Price Zar
2687500
-
Spec
LX
New Patrol
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
-
In depth: how these cars differ
This LX and New Patrol 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.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
Model imagery
LX and New Patrol image comparison
Open an image for its full canonical file or visit the model page for the complete vehicle record.
Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.
Fail closed
Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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.
Compare
Get Best Price
We'll Contact You
Fill in your details and a dedicated executive will reach out shortly.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
An executive will contact you shortly. Thank you for your interest.