Kia EV9 vs Lexus GX
Verdict
The Kia EV9 is the cheaper, quicker-on-paper electric brief here: RM368,668 against RM780,000, 380 hp from dual motors, 505 km of EV range and only RM515 road tax. The Lexus GX is the petrol luxury SUV with a 3,445 cc engine, 650 Nm, 7.0-second 0-100 km/h time and a much larger 1,063-litre boot. Both are CBU AWD SUVs of identical 5,015 mm length, but they serve different households: the Kia carries seven; the Lexus seats five and costs far more to tax.
Pick the Kia EV9 if you want seven seats, EV running, 505 km range and the far lower price.
Pick the Lexus GX if you want petrol range flexibility, 650 Nm, a 1,063-litre boot and listed auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: Kia EV9 RM368,668; Lexus GX RM780,000
- Seats: Kia EV9 7; Lexus GX 5
- Powertrain: Kia EV9 electric dual motor; Lexus GX 3,445 cc petrol engine
- Power: Kia EV9 380 hp; Lexus GX 349 hp
- Size: Kia EV9 5,015 mm long, 1,980 mm wide, 1,780 mm tall; Lexus GX 5,015 mm long, 2,000 mm wide, 1,890 mm tall
- Road tax: Kia EV9 RM515 per year; Lexus GX RM2,352 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 368,668✓ | RM 780,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 3,445 cc |
| Power | 380 hp✓ | 349 hp |
| Torque | — | 650 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.0 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h✓ | 175 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 99.8 kWh | — |
| EV range | 505 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,015 mm | 5,015 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Boot space | 333 L | 1,063 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 80 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 515✓ | RM 2,352 |
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.
EV9
- Seven seats versus the Lexus GX’s five
- 505 km EV range from a 99.8 kWh battery
- Lower annual road tax at RM515
- Boot is only 333 litres
- Auto emergency braking is not listed
- No 0-100 km/h time stated
GX
- Big 1,063-litre boot
- 650 Nm from the 3,445 cc petrol engine
- Auto emergency braking is listed
- Costs RM411,332 more
- Only five seats
- Higher RM2,352 annual road tax
EV9 vs GX FAQ
Is the Kia EV9 or Lexus GX better?
For most family use, the Kia EV9 makes more sense: seven seats, 505 km EV range, 380 hp and much lower road tax. The Lexus GX is stronger for boot space, petrol long-distance use and listed auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus GX costs RM411,332 more than the Kia EV9. That is before considering annual road tax, where the Lexus is RM2,352 per year versus RM515 for the Kia.
Which one has more space?
It depends on the space you need. The Kia EV9 has seven seats and a longer 3,100 mm wheelbase, while the Lexus GX has five seats but a much larger 1,063-litre boot.