Jaguar I-Pace vs Lexus RZ
Verdict
The Jaguar I-Pace asks RM460,800 against the Lexus RZ at RM429,888, so the gap is RM30,912. The Jaguar spends that on harder numbers: 395 hp versus 308 hp, 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds versus 5.3, a 90.0 kWh battery and a much larger 656-litre boot. But the Lexus matches the 440 km EV range with a smaller 71.4 kWh battery, adds a seventh airbag and costs RM210 less a year in road tax. Both are CBU, dual-motor AWD, five-seat electric SUVs.
Pick the Jaguar I-Pace if you want the quicker dual-motor SUV, the bigger battery and the larger 656-litre boot.
Pick the Lexus RZ if you want the lower purchase price, same 440 km EV range, an extra airbag and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar I-Pace RM460,800; Lexus RZ RM429,888
- Power: Jaguar I-Pace 395 hp; Lexus RZ 308 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Jaguar I-Pace 4.8 s; Lexus RZ 5.3 s
- Battery and range: Jaguar I-Pace 90.0 kWh, 440 km; Lexus RZ 71.4 kWh, 440 km
- Size: Jaguar I-Pace 4,682 mm long, 1,565 mm tall; Lexus RZ 4,805 mm long, 1,635 mm tall
- Boot and airbags: Jaguar I-Pace 656 L, 6 airbags; Lexus RZ 522 L, 7 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 460,800 | RM 429,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 395 hp✓ | 308 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s✓ | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 90.0 kWh✓ | 71.4 kWh |
| EV range | 440 km | 440 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,682 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,565 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,990 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Boot space | 656 L✓ | 522 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 545 | RM 335✓ |
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.
I-Pace
- Stronger 395 hp output
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 656-litre boot
- Costs RM30,912 more
- Higher RM545 annual road tax
- One fewer airbag than the Lexus
RZ
- Lower RM429,888 price
- Same 440 km EV range
- Seven airbags and RM335 road tax
- Less power at 308 hp
- Smaller 522-litre boot
- Shorter 2,850 mm wheelbase
I-Pace vs RZ FAQ
Is the Jaguar I-Pace or Lexus RZ better?
The Jaguar I-Pace is better for performance and boot space, with 395 hp, 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h and 656 litres. The Lexus RZ is the more cost-conscious pick, matching the 440 km range while costing less.
What is the price difference?
The Jaguar I-Pace costs RM460,800 and the Lexus RZ costs RM429,888, so the Jaguar is RM30,912 more expensive.
Do the Jaguar I-Pace and Lexus RZ have the same EV range?
Yes. Both are rated at 440 km of EV range, but the Jaguar I-Pace uses a 90.0 kWh battery while the Lexus RZ uses a 71.4 kWh battery.