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Toyota Land Cruiser 250 vs Lexus RX — Side by side
Detailed face-off between the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 and the Lexus RX: price, full specs, equipment, pros and watch-outs. Updated 2026.
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Both models share a near-identical entry price (MAD 729,000 vs MAD 729,000).
Editorial verdict
Which should you pick?
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Spec sheet comparison
| — | Toyota Land Cruiser 250 | Lexus RX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Toyota | Lexus |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Diesel | Hybrid |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Power | 204 ch | 371 ch |
| Consumption | 7.7 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Entry price | MAD 729,000 | MAD 729,000 |
| Top trim price | MAD 949,000 | MAD 919,000 |
Pros and watch-outs
ToyotaLand Cruiser 250
Pros
- 75-80% resale at 3 years — among the best in the entire MA market
- World-reference off-road capability (Multi-Terrain Select + transfer)
- Ladder frame = industrial robustness for 250,000+ km without trouble
- Auto Nejma rural network (Tan-Tan, Errachidia, Ouarzazate) — unique in premium SUV
- 7 seats (3 rows) on Lounge and GR-Sport
Watch-outs
- 729k+ MAD ticket — premium positioning
- Road comfort below Mercedes GLE / BMW X5 (off-road priority in DNA)
- 7.7 L/100 km — high vs hybrid SUVs in the segment
LexusRX
Pros
- Inventor of premium hybrid SUV segment (2005 RX 400h) — 20 years of hybrid heritage
- Lexus ~65% 3-year resale — best in MA premium D-SUV segment
- RX 500h F Sport Performance 371 hp / 6.2 s — first real Lexus F sport with rear e-motor
- 729k entry — 200-830k MAD cheaper than equivalent GLE/X5/Q7
- 5-year + 10-year / 1M km Toyota Care battery warranty — segment's longest
Watch-outs
- 5 seats only in Morocco — GLE/X5/Q7 offer optional 7 seats
- RX 450h+ PHEV 65 km EV WLTP — beaten by Mercedes GLE 400 e (109 km)
- Lexus 3-dealership MA network (vs Mercedes 12, BMW 7, Audi 8)
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Frequently asked — Toyota Land Cruiser 250 vs Lexus RX
Toyota Land Cruiser 250 or Lexus RX: which to pick in Morocco 2026?
It depends on your profile. If your top criterion is overall budget, look at the Lexus RX (entry MAD 729,000). If you prioritise the engine or standard equipment, compare the spec sheet above line by line. For purely urban use in Morocco, fuel consumption and exterior size matter more than power; for long Casa-Tanger or Casa-Marrakech trips, power and motorway comfort become decisive.
What's the price gap between the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 and the Lexus RX?
The Toyota Land Cruiser 250 starts at MAD 729,000 versus MAD 729,000 for the Lexus RX, a 0% gap at entry. On top trims, the gap may close or invert — check each model's detailed page for the exact figure on the trim you're considering.
Which one holds value better when sold used?
In Morocco, Japanese and German C-SUVs (Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan) typically retain 65-70% of their new price at 3 years, ahead of Chinese brands and newer SUVs that plateau around 55-60%. For an exact figure on your model, run the estimator at the top of each model page — it computes median + p25-p75 range based on the year and mileage you enter.
Where can the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 and Lexus RX be test-driven in Morocco?
Both models are sold through their importers' official dealer networks in Morocco. For the latest list with addresses and phone numbers, see each model's /neuf/ page — every page lists the official importer and helps you find the nearest dealer to your city.