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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
X200 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
X200 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Current South African X200 Single Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Forward-cab single cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Luxury SUV
Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
2670 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Length
5090 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1990 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1895 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1109 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2670 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3280 kg
3260 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
1500 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
5.75 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Front Track Width
1675 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Air conditioner
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Push Start + fingerprint
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Moonroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Air conditioner
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Air conditioner
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Engine
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
2771 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
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
80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
700 Nm
240 Nm @ 1800-2000 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
5-Speed Manual
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
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
262.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X200 Single Cab
Gearbox
Automatic 10-speed
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
RWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
10
5
Transmission Type
Automatic 10-speed
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
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 Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic 10-speed
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
10
5
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
11.9 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.7 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
11.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
65 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
110
65
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 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.9 km/l
12.5 km/l
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard Rear door
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Not Officially Disclosed
Alarm System
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Seat Material
Semi-Aniline Leather
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
-
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Folding Rear Seats
40:20:40 -
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Cup Holders
Standard 8
-
Steering Wheel Material
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Semi-Aniline Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 25
Not Officially Disclosed
Navigation System
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Standard 3PCs
USB
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Not Officially Disclosed
Audio Speakers
Standard 25
Not Officially Disclosed
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 3PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Not Officially Disclosed
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Approach Angle
21.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
22.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Not Officially Disclosed
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
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Tyre Size
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
195/70 R15C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Steel spare
Wheel Rim Size
22
15
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
-
Service Plan
-
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Current South African forward-cab single cab derivative
Price Zar
2687500 ZAR
347739 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current official suggested retail price, vat excluded
Starting Price
2687500
347739
Starting Price Zar
2687500
347739
Spec
LX
X200 Single Cab
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This LX and X200 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 X200 Single Cab 44.
Efficiency index: LX 47 vs X200 Single Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: LX 93 vs X200 Single Cab 88.
Practicality index: LX 84 vs X200 Single Cab 57.
Ownership-cover index: LX not separately scored vs X200 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 22 points
LX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over X200 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
X200 Single Cab
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 61 pts for X200 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, X200 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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