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 large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Swift Sport.
Swift Sport starts ZAR 2,217,600 cheaperLX from ZAR 2,687,500 · Swift Sport from ZAR 469,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
LX
Swift Sport
Maximum Power
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Swift Sport103 kW
Maximum Torque
LX700 Nm
Swift Sport230 Nm
Engine Size
LX3300 cc
Swift Sport1373 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
LX11.9 km/l
Swift Sport16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
LX205 mm
Swift Sport0 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
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
Swift Sport
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
Swift Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Current market generation
Facelift History
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Luxury SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
2670 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Length
5090 mm
3860 mm
Width
1990 mm
1735 mm
Height
1895 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
0 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1109 l
265 l
Kerb Weight
2670 kg
920 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3280 kg
1380 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
5.2 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
150 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
950 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
900 mm
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Front Track Width
1675 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Torsion beam
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Start + fingerprint
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
No
Sunroof
Moonroof
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Applicable
AC Type
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Manual air conditioning
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Engine
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
K14C
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
1373 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
103 kW
Maximum Torque
700 Nm
230 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
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
84.3 kW/tonne
112.0 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
262.2 Nm/tonne
250.0 Nm/tonne
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
Swift Sport
Gearbox
Automatic 10-speed
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
2WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Number of Gears
10
4
Transmission Type
Automatic 10-speed
4-speed automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
AWD
2WD
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic 10-speed
4-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
No
Transmission Speeds
10
4
LSD Available
-
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
4.3
Clutch Type
-
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Claimed Mileage
11.9 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
9.7 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
37 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
110
37
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
600 km
Emission Standard
-
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.9 km/l
16.1 km/l
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
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
Yes
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
Not Applicable
Alarm System
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
No
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
No
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Applicable
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear
Rear View Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
360 Degree Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Applicable
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
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
No
Around View Monitor
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
No
Park Assist
-
No
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Seat Material
Semi-Aniline Leather
Fabric upholstery
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
-
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Folding Rear Seats
40:20:40 -
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Cup Holders
Standard 8
-
Steering Wheel Material
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
Urethane
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
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Semi-Aniline Leather
Fabric upholstery
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Touchscreen infotainment system
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 25
4
Navigation System
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
Standard 3PCs
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
7
Audio Speakers
Standard 25
4
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 3PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
7
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
7
Apple CarPlay
-
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
-
Android Auto
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Fog Lamps
-
No
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Approach Angle
21.0 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
22.0 deg
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
No
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
Swift Sport
Tyre Size
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
22
16
Handbrake Type
Electric
Manual parking brake
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
-
Service Plan
-
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km
145 g/km
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
2687500 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
2687500
250000
Starting Price Zar
2687500
250000
Spec
LX
Swift Sport
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This LX and Swift Sport 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 Swift Sport 45.
Efficiency index: LX 47 vs Swift Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: LX 93 vs Swift Sport 67.
Practicality index: LX 84 vs Swift Sport 42.
Ownership-cover index: LX not separately scored vs Swift Sport 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
LX leads by 30 points
LX has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Swift Sport.
Performance
LX +53
Efficiency
Swift Sport +15
Safety
LX +26
Practicality
LX +42
Large 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
Swift Sport
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 53 pts for Swift Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, Swift Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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