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.
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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
2022
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Current
Body Style
SUV
Seven-seat SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
Luxury SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2670 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Length
5090 mm
4830 mm
Width
1990 mm
1900 mm
Height
1895 mm
1770 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
177 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
67 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1109 l
413 l
Kerb Weight
2670 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3280 kg
2675 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
-
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Track Width
1675 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Not Available
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push Start + fingerprint
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Wireless
Sunroof
Moonroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Not Available
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
2253 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.5
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
santa-fe-hybrid
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
1598 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
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
700 Nm
367 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
175.2 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
AWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
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
88.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
262.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Gearbox
Automatic 10-speed
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
4WD / AWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Number of Gears
10
6
Transmission Type
Automatic 10-speed
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD / AWD
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic 10-speed
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
6
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
11.9 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
9.7 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
67 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
110
67
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
-
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.9 km/l
13.3 km/l
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard Rear door
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Not Available
Alarm System
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Standard
Reverse Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
Semi-Aniline Leather
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
-
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
40:20:40 -
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Cup Holders
Standard 8
-
Steering Wheel Material
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Digital instrument cluster
Driver Lumbar Support
Driver 4-way,Power/ Passenger 4-way
-
60 40 Split Seat
40:20:40 -
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Semi-Aniline Leather
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Santa Fe Hybrid grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
SYNC
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 25
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard 3PCs
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
SYNC
Audio Speakers
Standard 25
Not Available
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 3PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
SYNC
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Android Auto
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
-
Standard
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
Standard
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
3
Headlights
Standard
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Led Headlights
Standard
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
Standard
Halogen
Headlight Type
Standard
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Approach Angle
21.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22.0 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Available
Locking Differential
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Not Applicable
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
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
205 mm
177 mm
Crawl Control
Standard
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
22
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Flagship
Price Zar
2687500 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
2687500
1249900
Starting Price Zar
2687500
1249900
Spec
LX
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
5
Warranty Years
7 years / 100,000km
5
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 100,000km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This LX and Santa Fe Hybrid 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: LX 98 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 72.
Efficiency index: LX 47 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 59.
Safety-equipment index: LX 93 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 89.
Practicality index: LX 84 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 73.
Ownership-cover index: LX not separately scored vs Santa Fe Hybrid 65.
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 10 points
LX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Santa Fe Hybrid remains close.
Performance
LX +26
Efficiency
Santa Fe Hybrid +12
Safety
LX +4
Practicality
LX +11
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 73 pts for Santa Fe Hybrid
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, Santa Fe Hybrid may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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