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 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Territory.
Territory starts ZAR 2,152,600 cheaperLX from ZAR 2,687,500 · Territory from ZAR 534,900
Five key differences
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Specification
LX
Territory
Maximum Power
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Territory138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
LX700 Nm
Territory318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Engine Size
LX3300 cc
Territory1799 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
LX11.9 km/l
Territory13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
LX205 mm
Territory190 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
Territory
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
Territory
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
LX
Territory
Model Introduced Year
2022
2024
Generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
First-generation South African Territory, 2026 update
Facelift History
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
2026 South African design and equipment update
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
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Luxury SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2670 kg
1705 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
LX
Territory
Length
5090 mm
4685 mm
Width
1990 mm
1935 mm
Height
1895 mm
1706 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2726 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1109 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
2670 kg
1705 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3280 kg
2025 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
320 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1310 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
5.68 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
997 mm
Rear Headroom
-
971 mm
Front Legroom
-
1034 mm
Rear Legroom
-
956 mm
Spec
LX
Territory
Front Track Width
1675 mm
1635 mm
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
1635 mm
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Multi-Link Independent
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Territory
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Dual-zone automatic climate control
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
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1422 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1422 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
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
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
territory
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Territory
Engine
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.8-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
1799 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
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
700 Nm
318 Nm @ 1750-3000 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
RWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
84.3 kW/tonne
80.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
262.2 Nm/tonne
186.5 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
Territory
Gearbox
Automatic 10-speed
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
RWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Number of Gears
10
7
Transmission Type
Automatic 10-speed
Automatic DCT
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic 10-speed
Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
10
7
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Territory
Claimed Mileage
11.9 km/l
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.7 km/l
10.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
15.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
60 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
110
60
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
13.5 km/l
Spec
LX
Territory
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
Not Available
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
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Yes
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
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
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
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Territory
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Available
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
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
Yes
360 Degree Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
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
Yes
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
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Territory
Seat Material
Semi-Aniline Leather
Premium 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
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
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Semi-Aniline Leather
Premium fabric upholstery
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Large infotainment display, digital cluster, panoramic sunroof, roomy cabin
Interior Colours
-
5
Spec
LX
Territory
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Ford touchscreen infotainment system
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
8-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
Standard 3PCs
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.1
Audio Speakers
Standard 25
6
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 3PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.1
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.1
Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
-
Wireless Android Auto
Spec
LX
Territory
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
LED daytime running lights
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Territory
Approach Angle
21.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22.0 deg
Not Available
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
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
205 mm
190 mm
Crawl Control
Standard
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Territory
Tyre Size
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
T145/80R18
Wheel Rim Size
22
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic parking brake
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Territory
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
-
Service Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km
Spec
LX
Territory
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km
168 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Territory
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Current flagship derivative
Price Zar
2687500 ZAR
643900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current official listed price
Starting Price
2687500
643900
Starting Price Zar
2687500
643900
Spec
LX
Territory
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
7 years / 100,000km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 100,000km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This LX and Territory 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 Territory 63.
Efficiency index: LX 47 vs Territory 53.
Safety-equipment index: LX 93 vs Territory 90.
Practicality index: LX 84 vs Territory 60.
Ownership-cover index: LX not separately scored vs Territory 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 16 points
LX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Territory.
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
Territory
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 67 pts for Territory
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, Territory may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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