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 and Tiggo 9 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Tiggo 9 PHEV starts ZAR 1,847,600 cheaperLX from ZAR 2,687,500 · Tiggo 9 PHEV from ZAR 839,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Maximum Power
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Tiggo 9 PHEV455 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
LX700 Nm
Tiggo 9 PHEV920 Nm
Engine Size
LX3300 cc
Tiggo 9 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
LX11.9 km/l
Tiggo 9 PHEV16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
LX205 mm
Tiggo 9 PHEV183 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)
LX
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
LX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 PHEV range
Facelift History
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Current South Africa version listed by official source
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
2265 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Length
5090 mm
4810 mm
Width
1990 mm
1925 mm
Height
1895 mm
1741 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1109 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
2670 kg
2265 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3280 kg
2886 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
621 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
5.9 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
150 mm
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Front Headroom
-
1025 mm
Rear Headroom
-
990 mm
Front Legroom
-
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
-
960 mm
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Front Track Width
1675 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Multi-link
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Automatic
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Start + fingerprint
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Standard
Sunroof
Moonroof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Automatic
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
2065 l
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Engine
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
1500 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
Petrol 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
455 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
700 Nm
920 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
84.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
160 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Gearbox
Automatic 10-speed
3 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
AWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Number of Gears
10
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic 10-speed
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Permanent all-wheel drive
Not Available
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
3 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
Hybrid DHT
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
11.9 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
9.7 km/l
13.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
18.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
70 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
110
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1400
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
1400 km
Emission Standard
-
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.9 km/l
16.1 km/l
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Multiple airbags
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
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Standard
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
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Brake Override System
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Standard
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
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Standard
Around View Monitor
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Standard
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Seat Material
Semi-Aniline Leather
Leatherette / leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
-
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
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 -
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Power
Seat Trim
Semi-Aniline Leather
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Touchscreen infotainment
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 25
8
Navigation System
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Standard
USB Ports
Standard 3PCs
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Audio Speakers
Standard 25
8
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 3PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Android Auto
-
Standard
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Approach Angle
21.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22.0 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Standard
Standard
Locking Differential
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Permanent all-wheel drive
AWD / 4WD as listed
Approach Angle Deg
21.0 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
22.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
205 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
205 mm
147 mm
Crawl Control
Standard
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Tyre Size
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
20-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
22
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic parking brake
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
-
Service Plan
-
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km
33 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
2687500 ZAR
989900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
2687500
989900
Starting Price Zar
2687500
989900
Spec
LX
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This LX and Tiggo 9 PHEV 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 Tiggo 9 PHEV 98.
Efficiency index: LX 47 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 72.
Safety-equipment index: LX 93 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: LX 84 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 70.
Ownership-cover index: LX not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 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
Tiggo 9 PHEV leads by 2 points
LX and Tiggo 9 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
70/100
LX
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
84/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 9 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 83 pts for LX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 PHEV leads. However, LX 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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