Posted: 06 Nov 2025
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Author: Reuben van Niekerk
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6min read
Today Lexus sets the standard on multiple fronts including award-winning vehicle quality, exquisite craftmanship, an extensive luxury line-up that meets the diverse needs of customers along with a range of pioneering low and zero CO2 tailpipe emission powertrains.
Today Lexus sets the standard on multiple fronts including award-winning vehicle quality, exquisite craftmanship, an extensive luxury line-up that meets the diverse needs of customers along with a range of pioneering low and zero CO2 tailpipe emission powertrains.
Lexus are the luxury brand in the Toyota stable that offer a variety of models that share the same Toyota reliability and durability but in a package that prioritises design, style and luxury.
At Lexus, design is more than aesthetics. It’s about crafting vehicles that deliver confidence, comfort and a considered experience for every passenger.
Thirty-six years ago, Lexus set out to disrupt the automotive status quo with the promise of creating the worlds most refined luxury car, together with an unrivalled customer experience that would redefine luxury ownership.
Today Lexus sets the standard on multiple fronts including award-winning vehicle quality, exquisite craftmanship, an extensive luxury line-up that meets the diverse needs of customers along with a range of pioneering low and zero CO2 tailpipe emission powertrains.
Lexus IS
The Lexus IS is a medium sized sedan that focuses on evocative design, imaginative technology and leading driving dynamics.
The Lexus IS is available in three model grades, IS 300h EX, IS 300h SE and IS 300 F Sport. The IS boasts a petrol-hybrid 2.5 litre CVT engine that achieves a maximum power of 133kW @ 6000rpm and maximum torque of 221Nm @ 4200-5400rpm.
Lexus ES
Lexus redefined the essence of the luxury sedan with the all-new Lexus ES. The latest iteration ushers in a new era of design, performance and electrification, setting fresh benchmarks in comfort, technology and luxury driving experience.
Drawing inspiration from the Lexus LF-ZC concept, the ES embraces a daring yet refined silhouette, with proportions honed to enhance aerodynamic efficiency while retaining the unmistakable Lexus presence. From the finely contoured bumper lines to the sculpted body profile, every element of the new ES’s design has been engineered to maximise both aesthetics and performance.
The Lexus ES rides on a reimagined TNGA GA-K platform, which was purpose built to accommodate both hybrid electric vehicle and battery electric vehicle powertrains.
The interior has been crafted with meticulous attention to detail, designed to evoke the serenity and sophistication of a luxury lounge.
The Lexus ES is available with a diverse new powertrain lineup that includes the ES 300h, utilising a 2.0-litre four-cylinder hybrid or the ES 350h featuring an upgraded 2.5-litre hybrid engine with all-wheel drive options. The ES 350e and ES 500e deliver all-electric front and all-wheel drive respectively.
Lexus UX
The Lexus UX is a compact urban SUV that is available in three model grades badged EX grade, SE grade as well as F Sport.
The UX is one of the best-selling Lexus models in South Africa and deemed a true urban explorers’ car.
The muscular body exudes toughness and strength while the flared fenders contribute to a bold and refined exterior. The interior combines a sense of driving excitement with a visually expansive space.
The UX is only available with a hybrid drivetrain, taking another confident step on the path to Carbon Neutrality by lowering fuel emissions and providing a realistic entry to electrified motoring.
Lexus NX When launched the Lexus NX heralded new directions in design, powertrains and dynamic handling that deliver a more rewarding and connected driving experience. Next-generation multimedia and connectivity coupled with the application of advanced technologies for higher levels of safety, comfort and convenience further confirm the VIP status of this mid-size luxury SUV in the Lexus line-up.
The NX develops the avantgarde appeal of the original model but expresses a more sophisticated, dynamic and mature appearance, while conveying a muscular demeanour.
The NX features balanced, strong proportions along with a road-gripping stance. Upfront the Lexus spindle grille is set more upright and is more subtly framed. Wider front and rear tracks contribute to the more agile and powerful look, with a long, sleek bonnet, short overhangs and wheel arches that can accommodate the large diameter 20-
inch footwear. At the rear distinctive features include Lexus blade lighting that spans the width of the tailgate and the use of the Lexus name, creating a modern and simple look.
The NX utilises the Tazuna cockpit design, which focuses on giving the driver direct, intuitive vehicle control and curves round from the driver’s door to the centre console, with information sources, the multimedia screen, multi-information display, combi meter and Heads Up Display, grouped in a unified area.
The NX is available in 350h, NX250 and NX350 derivatives offering customers a variety of options that include hybrid and petrol powertrains.
Lexus RX
The Lexus RX is the car that imagined the luxury SUV concept and the fifth-generation model features a brand-new design, new powertrains, greater performance, refined luxury, unparalleled safety and a revolutionary plug-in hybrid model. The Lexus RX was designed around the brands Next Chapter design language, including a new spindle body. The design team also drew inspiration from the model’s rich design heritage to produce a car that is instantly recognisable, but with a more dynamic, elegant and confident character. Inside, the driver centred Tazuna cockpit focuses on giving the driver direct, intuitive control of the vehicle, following the principle of hands on the wheel, eyes on the road.
The RX comes with a line up of three different electrified powertrains. The RX 450h+ was the first RX to adopt Lexus’plug-in hybrid technology. The RX 350h hybrid electric is positioned as an efficient alternative to lower displacement diesel and petrol powertrains. The RX 500h features a performance-focused turbocharged hybrid, along with Direct4 drive force control. The RX 350 is powered by a 2.4-litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that offers a torque-rich dynamic driving experience.
Lexus GX
The Lexus GX sets a new benchmark in the premium off-road segment with a perfect blend of power, sophistication and cutting-edge technology. Yhe GX is designed to meet the needs of urban explorers and off-road adventurers and encapsulates Lexus’ commitment to innovation and luxury by offering an unrivalled balance of rugged capability and refined comfort.
The Lexus GX is built on the robust GA-F global architecture platform and retains the traditional body-on-frame construction while incorporating modern advancements that improve stability, handling and overall performance.
Upfront a distinctive thick, squared-off bonnet and pulled-back front pillars reinforce its off-road prowess, while the wider stance and lower height enhance the visual impact. A signature spindle grille and sleek LED headlamps provide a sophisticated, dynamic look along with high-positioned headlights and radiator cooling ducts.
The GX combines the best of both worlds, offering the luxury and craftmanship that Lexus is renowned for, ensuring comfort and refinement. Its strong design, V6 performance and improved 4x4 features, give it the credentials to tackle almost any terrain in South Africa.
Lexus LX
The LX is Lexus’ flagship SUV, defined by the concept of effortless and refined driving on any road around the world. It blends exceptional driving performance with signature Lexus comfort, handling diverse terrains while providing a luxurious driving experience.
The LX is available in three striking grades, Overtrail, F Sport and VIP. A 3.5-litre V6 hybrid engine in the petrol variant generates an impressive 341kW of power. For those seeking the diesel option the LX F Sport and Overtrail delivers 225kW.
The LX 700h features a new parallel hybrid system that maintains all the amazing virtues that the LX is renowned for. The system utilises motor torque to provide the signature Lexus driving experience, while also significantly reducing annual CO2 emissions across all global vehicles, further enhancing its environmental performance.
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