Land Rover Range Rover vs Lexus LX
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Lexus LX wins on money kept: 60% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 286 108 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Range Rover | LX | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 3 291 700 | R 2 687 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 57 534/m | R 46 973/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 60% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 902 657 | R 1 616 550 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 1 389 043 | R 1 070 950 |
| Value after 5 years | R 1 372 911 | R 1 193 753 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Premium (established) |
Land Rover Range Rover →
The full-size Range Rover has been the default statement SUV in South Africa for decades, now starting above R3 million. Waiting lists formed for the current generation, but like all flagships it sheds value quickly once the warranty clock starts. Long-wheelbase and V8 derivatives dominate local orders.
Known for: flagship status symbol
Lexus LX →
Lexus SA's flagship SUV shares its ladder-frame platform with the Land Cruiser 300, sold locally in LX 500d diesel, LX 600 petrol and LX 700h hybrid forms. It appeals to buyers who want Sandton polish with genuine bush ability. The Land Cruiser DNA helps it resist depreciation better than European flagships.
Known for: land cruiser 300 underneath
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Land Rover Range Rover or the Lexus LX?
The Lexus LX. It keeps about 60% of its price after three years against 58% for the Land Rover Range Rover, a gap of 2 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Land Rover Range Rover loses about R 1 389 043 over three years and the Lexus LX loses about R 1 070 950. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Land Rover Range Rover runs about R 57 534 per month and the Lexus LX about R 46 973, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.