Verdict
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939, RM8,949 less than the RM468,888 Lexus RX, yet it is the quicker and more flexible family SUV on paper: seven seats, 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h, a 36.8 kWh plug-in battery and 100 km of EV range. The Lexus counters with the stronger listed petrol output, 275 hp and 430 Nm, and a far larger 612-litre boot against the Denza’s 147 litres. For Malaysia, the Denza’s RM439 road tax also undercuts the Lexus’ RM754.
B8
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, want the 100 km plug-in EV range and care about the 4.8-second sprint.
RX
Pick the Lexus RX if you want five seats with a 612-litre boot, 275 hp/430 Nm petrol output and a smaller footprint than the Denza B8.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Lexus RX RM468,888
- Seats: Denza B8 7; Lexus RX 5
- 0–100 km/h: Denza B8 4.8 s; Lexus RX 7.6 s
- Output: Denza B8 192 hp/350 Nm; Lexus RX 275 hp/430 Nm
- Size: Denza B8 5,195 mm long/1,994 mm wide; Lexus RX 4,890 mm long/1,920 mm wide
- Boot space and road tax: Denza B8 147 L/RM439; Lexus RX 612 L/RM754
B8
- Seven-seat cabin
- 4.8-second 0–100 km/h time
- 36.8 kWh battery with 100 km EV range
- Only 147 litres of boot space
- Very large at 5,195 mm long and 1,994 mm wide
RX
- 612-litre boot
- Higher listed output at 275 hp and 430 Nm
- Shorter 4,890 mm body
- Five seats only
- Slower 7.6-second 0–100 km/h time
- Higher RM754 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939✓ | RM468,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 275 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 100 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 7.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 1,914 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 612 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second Row Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and 3D Function |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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B8 vs RX FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Lexus RX better?
The Denza B8 is better for seven-seat use, plug-in driving and acceleration. The Lexus RX is better if boot space and higher listed petrol output matter more than EV range or the third row.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RX costs RM468,888, which is RM8,949 more than the Denza B8 at RM459,939.
Which one has more boot space?
The Lexus RX has much more boot space, at 612 litres versus 147 litres in the Denza B8. The Denza fights back with seven seats, while the Lexus has five.