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T60 Utility Single Cab 4x4Diesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 358,900ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW🔧 410 Nm⛽ 12.35 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Lexus LX vs LDV T60 Utility Single Cab: the short answer
LX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T60 Utility Single Cab.
T60 Utility Single Cab starts ZAR 2,387,600 cheaperLX from ZAR 2,687,500 · T60 Utility Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Maximum Power
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
LX700 Nm
T60 Utility Single Cab410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
LX3300 cc
T60 Utility Single Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
LX11.9 km/l
T60 Utility Single Cab12.35 km/l
Ground Clearance
LX205 mm
T60 Utility Single Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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
T60 Utility Single Cab
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
T60 Utility Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Current South African T60 Utility Single Cab generation.
Facelift History
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
No later South African facelift is published.
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
Two-seat single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Luxury SUV
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2670 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Length
5090 mm
5395 mm
Width
1990 mm
1900 mm
Height
1895 mm
1830 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
1109 l
1840 l
Kerb Weight
2670 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3280 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
1170 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
6.3 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Front Track Width
1675 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Not Available
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push Start + fingerprint
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Not Available
Sunroof
Moonroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Not Applicable
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
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Engine
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
1996 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
Common-rail direct injection
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
120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
700 Nm
410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
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
4WD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
210 km/h
170 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
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
84.3 kW/tonne
63.83 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
262.2 Nm/tonne
218.09 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
T60 Utility Single Cab
Gearbox
Automatic 10-speed
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Number of Gears
10
6
Transmission Type
Automatic 10-speed
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
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 Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic 10-speed
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
AWD
Part-time four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
10
6
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
11.9 km/l
12.35 km/l
City Mileage
9.7 km/l
11.49 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
13.33 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
73 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
110
73
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
901.23
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
858.82 km
Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
13 l
Real-world Mileage
11.9 km/l
12.35 km/l
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard Rear door
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Standard
Alarm System
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
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
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
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
Standard
Rear View Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T60 Utility Single Cab
Seat Material
Semi-Aniline Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
-
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
40:20:40 -
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Cup Holders
Standard 8
-
Steering Wheel Material
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
Polyurethane
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
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Manual
Seat Trim
Semi-Aniline Leather
Fabric
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 25
4
Navigation System
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Not Available
USB Ports
Standard 3PCs
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.25
Audio Speakers
Standard 25
4
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 3PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.25
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.25
Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Android Auto
-
Standard
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Blanc White; Candy Apple Red; Jewel Blue; Lava Grey; Metal Black
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Approach Angle
21.0 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle
22.0 deg
24.2 deg
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Available
Locking Differential
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Standard
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
-
500 mm
Breakover Angle
-
21.3 deg
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Tyre Size
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
245/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
22
16
Handbrake Type
Electric
Mechanical
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
-
Service Plan
-
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km
213 g/km
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
2687500 ZAR
358900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current go-live price
Starting Price
2687500
358900
Starting Price Zar
2687500
358900
Spec
LX
T60 Utility Single Cab
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This LX and T60 Utility Single Cab 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 T60 Utility Single Cab 68.
Efficiency index: LX 47 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: LX 93 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 52.
Practicality index: LX 84 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 79.
Ownership-cover index: LX not separately scored vs T60 Utility Single Cab 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 20 points
LX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T60 Utility Single Cab.
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
T60 Utility Single Cab
Performance
68/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 63 pts for T60 Utility Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, T60 Utility Single Cab 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 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.
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