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Decision summary
Lexus RX vs Ford Tourneo Custom: the short answer
RX and Tourneo Custom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Tourneo Custom starts ZAR 441,000 cheaperRX from ZAR 1,516,500 · Tourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
RX
Tourneo Custom
Maximum Power
RX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Tourneo Custom125 kW
Maximum Torque
RX430 Nm
Tourneo Custom390 Nm
Engine Size
RX2400 cc
Tourneo Custom1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
RX11.5 km/l
Tourneo Custom13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
RX185 mm
Tourneo Custom130 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Lexus RX
RX 350 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
RX
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Tourneo Custom
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
RX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tourneo Custom
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
RX
Tourneo Custom
Model Introduced Year
2023
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Fifth-generation Lexus RX luxury SUV
Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current fifth-generation South African range with petrol, hybrid, performance-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Current fifth-generation South African range with petrol, hybrid, performance-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices
Original current-generation version
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
Passenger van
Tare Mass Kg
1895-2005 kg
Kerb not published; GVM 3200 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
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
Yes
Alarm System
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,,
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
RX
Tourneo Custom
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Auto,Rainsensing,Time adjustable
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Yes
Reverse Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Yes
Auto Lights
-
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Collision Mitigation
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Digital rear-view camera
Reverse Camera Type
-
Digital rear-view camera
Reversing Camera
-
Digital rear-view camera
Spec
RX
Tourneo Custom
Seat Material
F SPORT
Leather-accented upholstery
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
-
Heated Seats
Standard Front and Rear
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front and Rear
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
40:20:40 - Power
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Cup Holders
Standard 4
-
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke/ F SPORT,Heated
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard TFT Colour
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
Driver Lumbar Support
Driver 2-way/ Passenger 2-way
-
60 40 Split Seat
40:20:40 - Power
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Power adjustment
Seat Trim
F SPORT
Leather-accented upholstery
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
Front and rear
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Tourneo Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
RX
Tourneo Custom
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 21
10
Navigation System
Standard/ EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT Colour
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
12
Audio Speakers
Standard 21
10
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 5PCs
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
12
Connected Services
Standard
Wireless
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
12
Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
-
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
-
Wireless Android Auto
Infotainment Display
-
Ford SYNC 4
Rear Usb
-
Front and rear
Display Audio
-
Ford SYNC 4
Multi Information Display
-
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
RX
Tourneo Custom
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Graphite Black GF, Opulent Blue, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Iridium, Sonic Copper
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
No
Body Type
-
MPV
DRL
Standard LED
LED daytime running lights
Led Headlights
Standard
Yes
Auto Headlights
-
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Standard LED
LED daytime running lights
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamp Levelling
-
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
RX
Tourneo Custom
Approach Angle
15.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24.0 deg
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Permanent all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
15.0 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
24.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
130 mm
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
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
Spec
RX
Tourneo Custom
Tyre Size
F:235-50R21 Alloy / R:235-50R21 Alloy
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
21
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Spec
RX
Tourneo Custom
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000km
-
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
RX
Tourneo Custom
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
RX
Tourneo Custom
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Flagship
Price Zar
1642900 ZAR
1278500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
1642900
1278500
Starting Price Zar
1642900
1278500
Spec
RX
Tourneo Custom
Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
7 years / 105,000km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 105,000km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This RX and Tourneo Custom 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: RX 85 vs Tourneo Custom 66.
Efficiency index: RX 46 vs Tourneo Custom 57.
Safety-equipment index: RX 93 vs Tourneo Custom 93.
Practicality index: RX 75 vs Tourneo Custom 70.
Ownership-cover index: RX not separately scored vs Tourneo Custom 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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RX and Tourneo Custom image comparison
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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 5 points
RX and Tourneo Custom 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
RX
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
75/100
Tourneo Custom
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus RX
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 72 pts for Tourneo Custom
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RX leads. However, Tourneo Custom 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 Africa models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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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