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Lexus RX

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Fifth-generation Lexus RX luxury SUV Current version Current fifth-generation South African range with petrol, hybrid, performance-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices Body style SUV
RX is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid power.
ZAR 1,815,900
On-road in
ZAR 1,841,443
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 1,815,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,900
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,500
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,000
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,800
Insurance
ZAR 16,343
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 1,815,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 26,721/month Based on RX 350 Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2400cc (2.4L) Torque:460Nm (339 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:183mm (7.2″) Power:273kW (366 bhp) Boot612L (21.6 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 15.4 km/l (36 mpg)
City 12.4 km/l (29 mpg)
Highway 17.9 km/l (42 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 RX 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 26,721
Total Interest
ZAR 388,261
Total Payable
ZAR 1,603,261
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the RX 350. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Lexus RX

RX is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid power.

The Lexus RX occupies a specific place in the South African range: it is designed for a luxury-SUV buyer who prioritises five-seat comfort, quiet long-distance travel and powertrain choice above maximum off-road ability. The current range contains 5 confirmed derivatives, priced from R1 516 500 to R1 815 900. The RX range spans the 2.4-litre turbo RX 350, the 2.5-litre RX 350h hybrid, the RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid and the performance-focused RX 500h F SPORT. Recommended price range checked 2026-07-17: R1 516 500 to R1 815 900. The Lexus RX best suits a luxury-SUV buyer who prioritises five-seat comfort, quiet long-distance travel and powertrain choice above maximum off-road ability. The price range of R1 516 500 to R1 815 900 is broad enough that a disciplined trim decision matters. The RX deserves recommendation for a luxury-SUV buyer who prioritises five-seat comfort, quiet long-distance travel and powertrain choice above maximum off-road ability when its packaging and engineering fit the normal week. A proper look at the RX begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a South African price reference of R1,516,500 sits beside engine of 2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol, while a power output of 205 kW @ 6000 rpm sets a practical boundary. The RX has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are an SUV body and Petrol, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid power; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh cabin details of. Compare exact seat trim, adjustment, display, audio, camera, climate and assistance equipment by derivative before ordering against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. The RX is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a power output of 205 kW @ 6000 rpm, a 8-Speed Automatic transmission and a Automatic 8-speed transmission. Here, a Automatic 8-speed transmission sits beside a AWD drivetrain, while a AWD drivetrain sets a practical boundary for RX. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for RX. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for RX

Lexus RX — Quick Facts

Lexus RX Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
RX 350 Base Petrol Efficiency11.5 km/l Automatic 8-speed ZAR 1,516,500
RX 350 F SPORT Flagship Petrol Efficiency11.5 km/l Automatic 8-speed ZAR 1,642,900
RX 500h F SPORT Flagship Hybrid Efficiency15.4 km/l Automatic 6-speed ZAR 1,815,900
RX 450h+ Base Hybrid Efficiency76.9 km/l CVT ZAR 1,717,400
RX 350h Base Hybrid Efficiency18.5 km/l CVT ZAR 1,568,400
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
RX 350 Base Petrol Efficiency11.5 km/l Automatic 8-speed ZAR 1,516,500
RX 350 F SPORT Flagship Petrol Efficiency11.5 km/l Automatic 8-speed ZAR 1,642,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
RX 500h F SPORT Flagship Hybrid Efficiency15.4 km/l Automatic 6-speed ZAR 1,815,900
RX 450h+ Base Hybrid Efficiency76.9 km/l CVT ZAR 1,717,400
RX 350h Base Hybrid Efficiency18.5 km/l CVT ZAR 1,568,400
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Lexus RX Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the Lexus RX Fits Best

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Who buys this

The best buyer for RX can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare a South African price reference of R1,516,500 and engine of 2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
The urban test for RX 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 RX. Drive the RX 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 RX. Petrol power matters when the cabin or load is full, and a South African price reference of R1,815,900 can change the cost of repeated short trips for RX
Highway
For highway buyers, the RX needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for RX. Run RX at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a AWD drivetrain, Petrol power and a South African price reference of R1,815,900 is more informative than maximum speed for RX. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for RX
Off-Road
For gravel and rough-road use, All-wheel traction helps on wet roads and maintained gravel, but the RX is not a replacement for GX or LX. A Automatic 8-speed transmission may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability

Lexus RX — Should You Buy It?

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RX deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of RX should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a power output of 205 kW @ 6000 rpm, a 8-Speed Automatic transmission and a Automatic 8-speed transmission can be valuable for the right driver. The buying case for RX is specific. A Automatic 8-speed transmission gives it a reason to be considered, while a AWD drivetrain and a AWD drivetrain set the boundaries for RX. It deserves a shortlist when those details solve a repeated South African driving need for RX. It is less persuasive when the buyer is paying for unused capacity or assuming that another derivative’s equipment applies here for RX. Compare the written price, the nearest grade and one genuine alternative before deciding for RX

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid
  • ✓South African price: R1,516,500
  • ✓Engine: 2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 205 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Gearbox: Automatic 8-speed
  • ✓Drivetrain: AWD
  • ✓Drive layout: AWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for RX can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for RX depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written RX quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate RX budget.
  • ✕A short RX test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕RX capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent RX grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published RX figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm RX stock and support terms.

Lexus RX FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Lexus RX run from R1,516,500 to R1,815,900, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises RX 350, RX 500h F SPORT, RX 450h+, RX 350h, RX 350 F SPORT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

Ground clearance differs across the Lexus RX range: RX 350, RX 350 F SPORT: 185 mm; RX 500h F SPORT, RX 350h: 183 mm; RX 450h+: 182 mm. Compare the exact derivative for steep driveways, gravel roads and uneven parking areas.

The Lexus RX engine specification depends on derivative: RX 350, RX 350 F SPORT: 2400 cc, 205 kW (275 bhp); RX 500h F SPORT: 2400 cc, 273 kW (366 bhp); RX 450h+: 2500 cc, 227 kW (304 bhp); RX 350h: 2500 cc, 184 kW (247 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may also differ.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Lexus RX range: RX 350, RX 350 F SPORT: 11.5 km/l; RX 500h F SPORT: 15.4 km/l; RX 450h+: 76.9 km/l; RX 350h: 18.5 km/l.

The best buyer for RX can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare a South African price reference of R1,516,500 and engine of 2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

The urban test for RX 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 RX.

For highway buyers, the RX needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for RX.

Buyers researching the Lexus RX often compare it with rivals such as Volkswagen Touareg , Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé , BMW iX2 , Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid , BMW X5 . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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