Verdict
At RM459,939 to the Lexus RZ’s RM429,888, the Denza B8 asks RM30,051 more for seven seats, 670 hp and 760 Nm, plus a 91.5-litre petrol tank alongside its plug-in hybrid system. Its 147-litre boot is tiny, however, and the 3,305-kg B8 is 1,180 kg heavier. The Lexus RZ is the sharper fit for EV-first Malaysian use: its 71.4-kWh battery delivers 440 km of electric range against 100 km, charges at up to 150 kW DC and retains a 522-litre boot.
B8
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, all-door power operation and its much stronger 670-hp, 760-Nm dual-motor output.
RZ
Pick the Lexus RZ if you want 440 km of electric range, a 522-litre boot and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Lexus RZ RM429,888.
- Motor output: Denza B8 670 hp and 760 Nm; Lexus RZ 308 hp and 435 Nm.
- Battery and EV range: Denza B8 36.8 kWh and 100 km; Lexus RZ 71.4 kWh and 440 km.
- DC charging: Denza B8 120 kW; Lexus RZ 150 kW.
- Seating and boot space: Denza B8 seven seats and 147 litres; Lexus RZ five seats and 522 litres.
- Kerb weight: Denza B8 3,305 kg; Lexus RZ 2,125 kg.
B8
- Seven-seat cabin with a split-folding third row
- 670 hp and 760 Nm from two motors
- Power-operated doors, ventilated and massaging front seats
- Costs RM30,051 more
- Only 100 km of EV range versus 440 km
- 147-litre boot is 375 litres smaller
RZ
- 440 km EV range from a 71.4-kWh battery
- 522-litre boot
- 150-kW DC charging, head-up display and auto parking
- Five seats versus seven
- 308 hp and 435 Nm trail the B8
- No panoramic sunroof or power doors
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939 | RM429,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp✓ | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm✓ | 435 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | 71.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 100 km | 440 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | 150 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 5.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 2,125 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | — |
| 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 | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| 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 Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| 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 System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| 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 | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery |
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 RZ FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Lexus RZ better?
The Lexus RZ is the better EV-focused choice with 440 km range, 150-kW DC charging and a 522-litre boot. Choose the Denza B8 when seven seats, power doors and 670 hp matter more than pure-electric range.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM30,051 more than the Lexus RZ.
Which has the longer electric range?
The Lexus RZ has the longer electric range at 440 km, 340 km more than the Denza B8’s 100 km.