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 Tiago.
Tiago starts ZAR 2,497,600 cheaperLX from ZAR 2,687,500 · Tiago from ZAR 189,900
Five key differences
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Specification
LX
Tiago
Maximum Power
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
LX700 Nm
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Engine Size
LX3300 cc
Tiago1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
LX11.9 km/l
Tiago20.00 km/l
Ground Clearance
LX205 mm
Tiago170 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
Tiago
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
Tiago
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
LX
Tiago
Model Introduced Year
2022
2025
Generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Facelift History
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
2025
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
Compact hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
2670 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
LX
Tiago
Length
5090 mm
3767 mm
Width
1990 mm
1677 mm
Height
1895 mm
1535 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1109 l
242 l
Kerb Weight
2670 kg
982 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3280 kg
1382 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
5.0 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
134 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
990 mm
Rear Headroom
-
920 mm
Front Legroom
-
820 mm
Rear Legroom
-
860 mm
Spec
LX
Tiago
Front Track Width
1675 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Rear Suspension
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Spec
LX
Tiago
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Fully Automatic
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 Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Fully Automatic
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Fully Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
LX
Tiago
Engine
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
6
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.7:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
77 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
700 Nm
113 Nm @ 3300 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
FWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
210 km/h
160 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
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
64.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
262.2 Nm/tonne
115.1 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
Tiago
Gearbox
Automatic 10-speed
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
5
Transmission Type
Automatic 10-speed
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual gear lever
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic 10-speed
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
5
LSD Available
-
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
4.06
Clutch Type
-
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
LX
Tiago
Claimed Mileage
11.9 km/l
20.00 km/l
City Mileage
9.7 km/l
13.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
16.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
35 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
110
35
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
-
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.9 km/l
20.00 km/l
Spec
LX
Tiago
Airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard Rear door
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
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 Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
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)
Not Available
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
Tiago
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
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
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
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Standard
Reverse Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
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
Tiago
Seat Material
Semi-Aniline Leather
Melange Fabric Seats
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
Not Available
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 Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Semi-Aniline Leather
Melange Fabric Seats
Spec
LX
Tiago
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment 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
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Standard 3PCs
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.25-inch
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-inch
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.25-inch
Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
-
Wireless Connectivity
Spec
LX
Tiago
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Spec
LX
Tiago
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
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
-
Ground Clearance Min
205 mm
-
Crawl Control
Standard
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Spec
LX
Tiago
Tyre Size
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
175/60 R15
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Rim Size
22
15-inch
Handbrake Type
Electric
Manual handbrake
Spec
LX
Tiago
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
-
Service Plan
-
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
LX
Tiago
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km
119 g/km
Spec
LX
Tiago
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
2687500 ZAR
224900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
2687500
224900
Starting Price Zar
2687500
224900
Spec
LX
Tiago
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This LX and Tiago 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 Tiago 30.
Efficiency index: LX 47 vs Tiago 75.
Safety-equipment index: LX 93 vs Tiago 44.
Practicality index: LX 84 vs Tiago 53.
Ownership-cover index: LX not separately scored vs Tiago 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 34 points
LX has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Tiago.
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
Tiago
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
53/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 49 pts for Tiago
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, Tiago may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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