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Spec
Quantum Bus
RX
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2023
Generation
Current South African Quantum Bus listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Fifth-generation Lexus RX luxury SUV
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current fifth-generation South African range with petrol, hybrid, performance-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current fifth-generation South African range with petrol, hybrid, performance-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Van
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
2
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,,
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Quantum Bus
RX
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto,Rainsensing,Time adjustable
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
-
Parking Sensor
Not Available
-
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
-
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
-
Reversing Camera
Not Available
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Spec
Quantum Bus
RX
Seat Material
Fabric
F SPORT
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front and Rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front and Rear
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
40:20:40 - Power
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
1
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke/ F SPORT,Heated
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
Standard TFT Colour
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
40:20:40 - Power
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Fabric Seats
Fabric
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Armrest Front
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Quantum Bus grade before assuming a feature is included.
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Fold Type
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Fabric
F SPORT
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 4
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way/ Passenger 2-way
Spec
Quantum Bus
RX
Infotainment System
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
-
Android Auto
Not Available
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
Standard 21
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard/ EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard TFT Colour
USB Ports
1
Standard 5PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
-
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
-
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Infotainment Display
6.8-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
1
-
Audio Speakers
2
Standard 21
Audio System
2
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Display Audio
6.8-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Multi Information Display
Not Available
-
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Not Available
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Not Available
-
Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Spec
Quantum Bus
RX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Not Available
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
White Nova, Graphite Black GF, Opulent Blue, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Iridium, Sonic Copper
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Van
-
DRL
Not Available
Standard LED
Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Led Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Auto Headlights
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Front Only
-
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Headlamp Levelling
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlight Type
Not Available
Standard
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Quantum Bus
RX
Approach Angle
Not Available
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
24.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
185 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
15.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
24.0 deg
Spec
Quantum Bus
RX
Tyre Size
195/75 R16C
F:235-50R21 Alloy / R:235-50R21 Alloy
Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
21
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Space Saver
Tyre Type
195/75 R16C
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
Not Available
-
Wheels
Not Available
-
Spec
Quantum Bus
RX
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
-
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000km
Spec
Quantum Bus
RX
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Quantum Bus
RX
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km
197 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Idle CO2 Output
215
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
215
-
Spec
Quantum Bus
RX
Real-world City Mileage Min
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
12.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
8.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
10 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
6
-
Spec
Quantum Bus
RX
Ownership Role
Base
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
895000 ZAR
1642900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
895000
1642900
Starting Price Zar
895000
1642900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Quantum Bus and RX 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: Quantum Bus 37 vs RX 85.
Efficiency index: Quantum Bus 46 vs RX 46.
Safety-equipment index: Quantum Bus 44 vs RX 93.
Practicality index: Quantum Bus 80 vs RX 75.
Ownership-cover index: Quantum Bus 43 vs RX 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
RX leads by 27 points
RX has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Quantum Bus.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RX
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
75/100
Quantum Bus
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus RX
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 50 pts for Quantum Bus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RX leads. However, Quantum Bus 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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