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.
Lexus LX vs Renault Trafic Passenger: the short answer
LX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Trafic Passenger remains close.
Trafic Passenger starts ZAR 1,707,501 cheaperLX from ZAR 2,687,500 · Trafic Passenger from ZAR 979,999
Five key differences
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Specification
LX
Trafic Passenger
Maximum Power
LX225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Trafic Passenger125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
LX700 Nm
Trafic Passenger380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
LX3300 cc
Trafic Passenger1997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
LX11.9 km/l
Trafic Passenger13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
LX205 mm
Trafic Passenger199 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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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
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Trafic Passenger
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
LX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Trafic Passenger
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Current long-wheelbase nine-seat Trafic Passenger introduced to the South African retail range in 2026 with 125 kW Blue dCi power and EAG9 automatic transmission
Facelift History
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Current Trafic face and smart-cockpit specification with three South African grades: Evolution, Evolution+ and Techno+
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
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Luxury SUV
Large MPV
Tare Mass Kg
2670 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
Length
5090 mm
5480 mm
Width
1990 mm
1956 mm
Height
1895 mm
1973 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
199 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1109 l
1890 l
Kerb Weight
2670 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3280 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
910 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
9 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
6.9 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
160 mm
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Front Headroom
-
1019 mm
Rear Headroom
-
1060 mm
Front Legroom
-
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
-
930 mm
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
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 -
Trailing Arm with Coil Spring
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Manual
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
Front
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Start + fingerprint
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Standard
Sunroof
Moonroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Manual
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Manual
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
Engine
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
M9R
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
1997 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
15.1:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
85 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
88 mm
Maximum Power
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
700 Nm
380 Nm @ 1500 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
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
84.3 kW/tonne
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
262.2 Nm/tonne
175.9 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
Trafic Passenger
Gearbox
Automatic 10-speed
9-Speed EAG9 Automatic
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 Available
Number of Gears
10
9
Transmission Type
Automatic 10-speed
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
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 Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic 10-speed
Torque Converter Automatic
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
9
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Available
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
Claimed Mileage
11.9 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.7 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
80 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
110
80
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
-
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
24.7 l
Real-world Mileage
11.9 km/l
13.9 km/l
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
Airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Standard
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
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
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Brake Override System
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
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
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
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
Seat Material
Semi-Aniline Leather
Imitation Leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
-
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Driver
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
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 -
Removable Rear Benches
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Manual Height and Reach
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Manual
Seat Trim
Semi-Aniline Leather
Techno+ Imitation Leather
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
8-inch Easy Link Touchscreen
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
Standard
USB Ports
Standard 3PCs
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
8-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
8-inch
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
8-inch
Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Android Auto
-
Standard
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
205/65 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
296 mm Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
280 mm Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
22
16-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric
Manual
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
-
Service Plan
-
5 years / 90000 km
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km
185 g/km
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
driver-assistance and comfort flagship
Price Zar
2687500 ZAR
1049999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
top
Starting Price
2687500
1049999
Starting Price Zar
2687500
1049999
Spec
LX
Trafic Passenger
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
5 years / 150000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This LX and Trafic Passenger 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 Trafic Passenger 55.
Efficiency index: LX 47 vs Trafic Passenger 55.
Safety-equipment index: LX 93 vs Trafic Passenger 90.
Practicality index: LX 84 vs Trafic Passenger 88.
Ownership-cover index: LX not separately scored vs Trafic Passenger 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 10 points
LX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Trafic Passenger remains close.
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
Trafic Passenger
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
88/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 73 pts for Trafic Passenger
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, Trafic Passenger 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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