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2019 · Lexus · Petrol

RX

350 EX

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Cost to own / mo

R8,776

R7/km

Market price

R729,900

Annual total

R105,312

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR3,196
InsuranceR1,277
MaintenanceR1,280
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR5,813
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR2,963
Cost to own / moR8,776

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
3.5L
Power
221 kW
Torque
370 Nm
Driven wheels
All Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
223 g/km
Maintenance score60/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
6
Gears
8-speed
Power peak
6,300 rpm
Torque peak
4,600 rpm
0–100 km/h
8 s
Top speed
200 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,890 mm
Height
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
Kerb weight
2,085 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
453 L
Fuel tank
72 L
Range
750 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
2,000 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
235/55 R20

Safety

Airbags
10
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard
Traction control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Navigation
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Front + Rear
Keyless
Standard
Central locking
Keyless
Sunroof
Standard
Upholstery
Standard
Heated front seats
Standard
Parking camera
Rear
Front park sensors
Standard
Rear park sensors
Standard
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
105,000 km / 7 yr
Maintenance plan
105,000 km / 7 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

44/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value30
Efficiency3
Reliability59
Practicality83

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