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.
LX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ORA 5 remains close.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 2,322,600 cheaperLX from ZAR 2,687,500 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
LX
ORA 5
Maximum Power
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
LX700 Nm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
LX3300 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
LX11.9 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
LX205 mm
ORA 5175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Lexus LX
LX 500d F SPORT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
LX
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
ORA 5
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
LX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
LX
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
No facelift; first South African model year
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
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
On sale
Segment
Luxury SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2670 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Length
5090 mm
4471 mm
Width
1990 mm
1833 mm
Height
1895 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
175 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1109 l
228 l
Kerb Weight
2670 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3280 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
415 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
5.6 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
115 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
960 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
900 mm
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Front Track Width
1675 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Automatic
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Driver door
Push Button Start
Push Start + fingerprint
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
50 W
Sunroof
Moonroof
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Automatic front wiper
AC Type
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Automatic
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Engine
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
6
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
700 Nm
260 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
58.33 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
520 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Gearbox
Automatic 10-speed
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
FWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Open differential with electronic traction control
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Number of Gears
10
1
Transmission Type
Automatic 10-speed
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Permanent all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Gearbox Type
Automatic 10-speed
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Transmission Speeds
10
1
LSD Available
-
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
3.73
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Electronic automatic gear selector
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
11.9 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Charging Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
110
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
420 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Emission Standard
-
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard Rear door
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
No
Alarm System
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
No
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
No
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Front row
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Alert and braking
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear
Rear View Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Yes
Reverse Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Yes
Around View Monitor
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Alert and braking
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Seat Material
Semi-Aniline Leather
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
-
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multi-colour rhythmic
Folding Rear Seats
40:20:40 -
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Cup Holders
Standard 8
-
Steering Wheel Material
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
Microfibre leather
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 -
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Semi-Aniline Leather
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 25
6
Navigation System
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Standard 3PCs
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
14.6-inch
Audio Speakers
Standard 25
6
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 3PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
14.6-inch
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
14.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless
Android Auto
-
Wireless
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
LX
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Emerald Green, Matte Grey, Ayers Grey, Hamilton White, Sterling Silver, Night Black, Brilliant Rose with a black roof, and Lake Blue with a black roof
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
-
Rear LED
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Approach Angle
21.0 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
22.0 deg
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Standard
Normal | Eco | Sport
Locking Differential
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Open differential with electronic traction control
4WD System Type
Permanent all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Tyre Size
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
22
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic parking brake
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
12 months / 15,000 km
Service Plan
-
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Spec
LX
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
2687500 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
2687500
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
2687500
599900
Spec
LX
ORA 5
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This LX and ORA 5 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: LX 98 vs ORA 5 56.
Efficiency index: LX 47 vs ORA 5 90.
Safety-equipment index: LX 93 vs ORA 5 88.
Practicality index: LX 84 vs ORA 5 54.
Ownership-cover index: LX not separately scored vs ORA 5 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.
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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 12 points
LX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ORA 5 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
LX
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
84/100
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 71 pts for ORA 5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, ORA 5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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