A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,,
Standard,,
Knee Airbag
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
GX
RX
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Auto,Rainsensing
Auto,Rainsensing,Time adjustable
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
GX
RX
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
F SPORT
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Standard Front and Rear
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front only
Standard Front and Rear
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 - Tumble
40:20:40 - Power
Rear Armrest
Standard
Standard
Cup Holders
Standard 8
Standard 4
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke/ Leather
3 Spoke/ F SPORT,Heated
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard TFT
Standard TFT Colour
Driver Lumbar Support
Driver 2-way,Power
Driver 2-way/ Passenger 2-way
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 - Tumble
40:20:40 - Power
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
F SPORT
Spec
GX
RX
Infotainment System
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 10
Standard 21
Navigation System
Standard/ EMV
Standard/ EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT
Standard TFT Colour
USB Ports
Standard 6PCs
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen Size
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Audio Speakers
Standard 10
Standard 21
Audio System
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 6PCs
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Touchscreen
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Spec
GX
RX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Titanium, Terrane Khaki, Titanium Carbide Gray, White Quartz
White Nova, Graphite Black GF, Opulent Blue, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Iridium, Sonic Copper
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Fog Lamps
-
Standard LED
Spec
GX
RX
Approach Angle
27.0 deg
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
22.0 deg
24.0 deg
Terrain Modes
Standard
-
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Full-time four-wheel drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
Approach Angle Deg
27.0 deg
15.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
22.0 deg
24.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
220 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
220 mm
185 mm
Crawl Control
Standard
-
Spec
GX
RX
Tyre Size
F:265-70 R18 Aluminum / R:265-70 R18 Aluminum
F:235-50R21 Alloy / R:235-50R21 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full 265-70 R18 Aluminum
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
18
21
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electric
Spec
GX
RX
Service Interval
12 months / 10,000km
12 months / 15,000km
Spec
GX
RX
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km
197 g/km
Spec
GX
RX
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
1856600 ZAR
1642900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Top
Flagship
Starting Price
1856600
1642900
Starting Price Zar
1856600
1642900
Spec
GX
RX
Warranty
7 years / 100,000km
7 years / 105,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This GX and RX comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: GX 96 vs RX 85.
Efficiency index: GX 34 vs RX 46.
Safety-equipment index: GX 93 vs RX 93.
Practicality index: GX 88 vs RX 75.
Ownership-cover index: GX not separately scored 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.
Specification Evidence Index
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
GX leads by 4 points
GX and RX 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
GX
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
34/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
88/100
RX
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus GX
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 77 pts for RX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GX leads. However, RX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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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