Suv Diesel Automatic 10-speed AWD 5-seat

Lexus LX 500d F SPORT

Price in Polokwane, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV Current version Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices Body style SUV
LX LX 500d F SPORT is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel and hybrid power.
ZAR 2,687,500
On-road in
ZAR 2,718,693
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 2,687,500
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,400
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 950
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 22,844
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 2,687,500
Estimated finance from ZAR 47,284/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:3300cc (3.3L) Torque:700Nm (516 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:205mm (8.1″) Power:225kW (302 bhp) Boot1109L (39.1 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 11.9 km/l (28 mpg)
City 9.7 km/l (23 mpg)
Highway 13.9 km/l (33 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Lexus LX 500d F SPORT in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 47,284
Total Interest
ZAR 687,046
Total Payable
ZAR 2,837,046
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Lexus LX 500d F SPORT

LX LX 500d F SPORT is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel and hybrid power.

The Lexus LX 500d F SPORT is the range-leading derivative in the South African LX range and is listed at R2 687 500. Output is listed as 225 kW with torque shown as 700 Nm. LX 500d F SPORT is the range-leading grade at R2 687 500. This LX 500d F SPORT suits a flagship-SUV buyer who needs full-size passenger comfort, serious towing and remote-road capability in one vehicle who wants the range-leading point in the range. The Lexus LX 500d F SPORT is a rational range-leading choice when its R2 687 500 price, 3.3-litre Diesel, Automatic 10-speed and AWD solve a recurring need. For a buyer searching the LX LX 500d F SPORT price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A Automatic 10-speed transmission describes the opportunity; Diesel power and the flagship trim describe the conditions around it. The LX LX 500d F SPORT is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between an SUV body, Diesel and Hybrid power and a Automatic 10-speed transmission. The LX LX 500d F SPORT has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. A South African price reference of R2,687,500 describes the opportunity; engine of 3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel and a power output of 225 kW @ 4000 rpm describe the conditions around it for LX LX 500d F SPORT. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for LX LX 500d F SPORT. The useful starting points are a Automatic 10-speed transmission and Diesel power; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for LX LX 500d F SPORT. For family travel, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for LX LX 500d F SPORT

Lexus LX — Quick Facts

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
LX 500d F SPORT Flagship Diesel Efficiency11.9 km/l Automatic 10-speed ZAR 2,687,500
LX 500d OVERTRAIL Top Diesel Efficiency11.9 km/l Automatic 10-speed ZAR 2,708,300
LX 700h Urban Mid Hybrid Efficiency10.0 km/l Automatic 10-speed ZAR 2,829,200
LX 700h OVERTRAIL Top Hybrid Efficiency10.0 km/l Automatic 10-speed ZAR 2,841,000
LX 700h F SPORT Flagship Hybrid Efficiency10.0 km/l Automatic 10-speed ZAR 2,801,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
LX 500d F SPORT Flagship Diesel Efficiency11.9 km/l Automatic 10-speed ZAR 2,687,500
LX 500d OVERTRAIL Top Diesel Efficiency11.9 km/l Automatic 10-speed ZAR 2,708,300
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
LX 700h Urban Mid Hybrid Efficiency10.0 km/l Automatic 10-speed ZAR 2,829,200
LX 700h OVERTRAIL Top Hybrid Efficiency10.0 km/l Automatic 10-speed ZAR 2,841,000
LX 700h F SPORT Flagship Hybrid Efficiency10.0 km/l Automatic 10-speed ZAR 2,801,900
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Lexus LX Specifications

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Where the Lexus LX Fits Best

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Who buys this

The LX 500d F SPORT is strongest for a flagship-SUV buyer who needs full-size passenger comfort, serious towing and remote-road capability in one vehicle. The best buyer for LX LX 500d F SPORT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare a Automatic 10-speed transmission and Diesel power with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
The urban test for LX LX 500d F SPORT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for LX LX 500d F SPORT. Drive the LX LX 500d F SPORT through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. Pay attention to the steering, sight lines, low-speed response, seat position and climate control rather than relying on a quiet dealership loop for LX LX 500d F SPORT. A 10-Speed Automatic transmission matters when the cabin or load is full, and a Automatic 10-speed transmission can change the cost of repeated short trips for LX LX 500d F SPORT
Highway
For highway buyers, the LX LX 500d F SPORT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Engine of 3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
Practical fit is equally important: boot space 1109 litres; ground clearance 205 mm; braked towing 3500 kg. A South African price reference of R2,687,500 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel and hybrid alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability

Lexus LX 500d F SPORT — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

LX LX 500d F SPORT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of LX LX 500d F SPORT should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of the flagship trim, an active listing and a South African price reference of R2,687,500 can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel and Hybrid
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic 10-speed
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓Trim: flagship
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R2,687,500
  • ✓Engine: 3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for LX LX 500d F SPORT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for LX LX 500d F SPORT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written LX LX 500d F SPORT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate LX LX 500d F SPORT budget.
  • ✕A short LX LX 500d F SPORT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕LX LX 500d F SPORT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent LX LX 500d F SPORT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published LX LX 500d F SPORT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm LX LX 500d F SPORT stock and support terms.

Lexus LX FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Lexus LX 500d F SPORT is R2,687,500. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises LX 700h Urban, LX 700h OVERTRAIL, LX 700h F SPORT, LX 500d F SPORT, LX 500d OVERTRAIL. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Lexus LX 500d F SPORT is 205 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Lexus LX 500d F SPORT is 3300 cc, with output shown as 225 kW (302 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Lexus LX 500d F SPORT is around 11.9 km/l.

The LX 500d F SPORT is strongest for a flagship-SUV buyer who needs full-size passenger comfort, serious towing and remote-road capability in one vehicle. The best buyer for LX LX 500d F SPORT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

The urban test for LX LX 500d F SPORT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for LX LX 500d F SPORT.

For highway buyers, the LX LX 500d F SPORT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Engine of 3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort

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