Lexus LX
Lexus South Africa
Large Suv

Lexus LX

R2 687 500 to R2 841 000List price, as at 2026-09-23, across the range

At a glance

These figures describe the LX 500d F Sport. Other derivatives in this range differ.

Power
225 kW
LX 500d F Sport only
Consumption
8.4 L/100km
LX 500d F Sport only
Boot
1109 L
LX 500d F Sport only
Seats
7
Towing (braked)
3 500 kg
LX 500d F Sport only
Cover
7 services / 7 years / 100 000 km
Maintenance plan

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Derivatives in this range

As recorded for each derivative. "Not stated" means the figure is not recorded for that derivative, not that the vehicle lacks it.

DerivativeSeatsPriceSpare wheel
LX 500d F Sport
the specifications above describe this derivative
7 R2 687 500 Full-size
LX 500d Overtrail 7 R2 708 300 Full-size
LX 700h F Sport 7 R2 801 900 Full-size
LX 700h Urban 7 R2 829 200 Full-size
LX 700h Overtrail 7 R2 841 000 Full-size

Full specifications

The figures below describe the LX 500d F Sport. Other derivatives in this range differ.

Performance & Dimensions
Engine capacity 3.3 L
note3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 turbodiesel; the 700h derivatives use a 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol hybrid.
Cylinders 6
noteV6.
Power 225 kW
noteThe 700h hybrid derivatives make 341 kW.
Torque 700 Nm
noteThe 700h hybrid derivatives make 650 Nm.
Transmission 10-speed automatic
noteLexus South Africa.
Gears 10
noteLexus South Africa.
Drivetrain 4x4
noteBody-on-frame (ladder chassis) permanent four-wheel drive.
Consumption cycle Combined cycle (test standard not stated by manufacturer)
noteThe spec sheet does not name the test cycle.
Fuel consumption 8.4 L/100km
noteThe 700h hybrids are rated at 10.0 l/100km.
Fuel tank 80 L
noteThe 700h hybrids carry 68 litres.
Fuel grade Diesel (50ppm)
noteDiesel. Lexus specifies a diesel engine; the grade shown is South Africa's 50 ppm low-sulphur diesel.
Range 952 km
noteCalculated from tank size and the claimed combined consumption; real-world range will be lower.
0-100 km/h Not specified
CO2 emissions 222 g/km
noteThe 700h hybrids are rated at 227 g/km.
Seats 7
noteThree rows across the whole South African range.
Doors 5
noteLexus South Africa.
Length 5 090 mm
noteThe Overtrail and Urban derivatives measure 5 100 mm.
Width 1 990 mm
noteLexus South Africa.
Height 1 895 mm
noteLexus South Africa.
Wheelbase 2 850 mm
noteLexus South Africa.
Ground clearance 205 mm
noteLexus South Africa.
Boot (behind 2nd row) 1 109 L
noteThe single luggage figure published for this derivative; the seat state behind it is not named, but at this size it describes the third row folded with the second row in place.
Boot (behind last row) 1 109 L
noteLuggage volume behind the rearmost seats, as published for this derivative locally.
Boot (seats folded) Not specified
Kerb weight 2 670 kg
noteLexus South Africa.
Gross vehicle mass 3 280 kg
noteLexus South Africa.
Payload 610 kg
noteThe difference between the maximum laden mass and the kerb weight published for this derivative.
Towing (braked) 3 500 kg
noteLexus South Africa.
Towing (unbraked) 750 kg
noteLexus South Africa.
Safety
Safety rating No crash-test rating for this version
noteNo Global NCAP Africa result. Euro NCAP has published no result for the Lexus LX. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page. ANCAP has published no result for the Lexus LX. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page.
Airbags 5
noteCount of the airbags list.
Airbag positions Driver, Front passenger, Knee, Side, Curtain
noteSame list on every derivative.
Ownership & Running Costs
Warranty 7 years
noteLexus South Africa.
Warranty distance 100 000 km
14 286 km/year · derived
Compare warranties across all SUVs →
noteLexus South Africa.
Maintenance plan 7 services / 7 years / 100 000 km
How it is supplied Included with the vehicle
Service interval (distance) 10 000 km
noteShorter than the 15 000 km interval Lexus SA uses on its car-based models.
Service interval (time) 12 months
noteLexus South Africa.
Spare wheel & SA ownership
Spare wheel Full-size Compare spare wheels across all SUVs →
noteEntry derivative.
Service network Not stated Compare service networks across all brands →
Off-Road
Differential lock Centre · US-market source
noteThe entry F Sport has a Torsen centre limited-slip differential; the Overtrail derivatives add electronically controlled front and rear locking differentials.
Low range Yes · US-market source
noteTwo-speed transfer case with a low-range mode.
Approach angle 21°
noteThe Overtrail derivatives manage 23 degrees.
Departure angle 22°
noteLexus South Africa.
Wading depth 700 mm · US-market source
noteAbout 700 mm.

What we can't tell you yet

Everything below was searched for. Lines marked (unverified) show a figure that only one source gives, or that sources disagree on; the rest have not been published anywhere we could find for this version.

These gaps are recorded for the LX 500d F Sport. Other derivatives in this range differ.

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