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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
ZS Pro
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
ZS Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2022
2025
Generation
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
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
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Luxury SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2670 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Length
5090 mm
4430 mm
Width
1990 mm
1818 mm
Height
1895 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
161 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1109 l
443 l
Kerb Weight
2670 kg
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3280 kg
1840 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
875 mm
Rear Headroom
-
865 mm
Front Legroom
-
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Front Track Width
1675 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Torsion Beam
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Automatic climate control
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
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Automatic climate control
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Engine
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Gasoline 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
125 kW
Maximum Torque
700 Nm
275 Nm
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
CVT
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
84.3 kW/tonne
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
262.2 Nm/tonne
197.84 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
ZS Pro
Gearbox
Automatic 10-speed
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Number of Gears
10
Not Applicable
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 Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic 10-speed
Continuously Variable Transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
Not Applicable
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
11.9 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.7 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
55 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
110
55
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 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.9 km/l
14.5 km/l
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
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
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
Not Available
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
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
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
Front and rear
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
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
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
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Seat Material
Semi-Aniline Leather
PVC
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
-
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Not Available
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
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Semi-Aniline Leather
PVC
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
12.3-inch touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 25
6
Navigation System
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Digital driver display
USB Ports
Standard 3PCs
4
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
12.3-inch
Audio Speakers
Standard 25
6
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 3PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
12.3-inch
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
12.3-inch
Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Android Auto
-
Standard
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
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
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
21.0 deg
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
22.0 deg
28.0 deg
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Available
Locking Differential
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Not Available
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 Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
215/50R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
22
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
-
Service Plan
-
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
2687500 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
2687500
431500
Starting Price Zar
2687500
431500
Spec
LX
ZS Pro
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This LX and ZS Pro 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 ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: LX 47 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: LX 93 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: LX 84 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: LX not separately scored vs ZS Pro 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 18 points
LX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over ZS Pro.
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
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 65 pts for ZS Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX leads. However, ZS Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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