Verdict
The RM470,000 gap is substantial: the Range Rover Sport costs RM1,698,000, brings 396 hp, 550 Nm, AWD and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, so it is the choice for the buyer who wants serious performance and a large 835-litre boot. The RM1,228,000 Lexus LM is the more sensible chauffeur and family machine, with seven seats, a 3,000-mm wheelbase and a hybrid powertrain. Its annual road tax is also RM835 against RM1,635. But its 188-hp petrol engine and 180-hp motor do not turn it into the Sport’s performance rival.
Range Rover Sport
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if 396 hp, 550 Nm, AWD, air suspension and an 835-litre boot matter more than carrying seven people.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if you need seven seats, hybrid running and a RM470,000 lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Lexus LM RM1,228,000.
- Powertrain: Range Rover Sport 396 hp/550 Nm 2,997-cc twin-turbo mild hybrid; Lexus LM 188 hp/236 Nm 2,494-cc hybrid plus 180-hp/270-Nm motor.
- Driven wheels: Range Rover Sport AWD; Lexus LM FWD.
- Seats: Range Rover Sport five; Lexus LM seven.
- Boot space: Range Rover Sport 835 litres; Lexus LM 110 litres.
- Road tax: Range Rover Sport RM1,635 per year; Lexus LM RM835 per year.
Range Rover Sport
- 396 hp and 550 Nm with AWD
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 835-litre boot and adjustable air suspension
- RM470,000 dearer to buy
- Annual road tax is RM800 higher
- Only five seats versus the LM's seven
LM
- Seven seats and 3,000-mm wheelbase
- Hybrid powertrain with a 180-hp electric motor
- RM470,000 lower price and RM835 annual road tax
- 188 hp and 236 Nm from the petrol engine versus 396 hp and 550 Nm
- Front-wheel drive versus AWD
- 110-litre boot is far smaller than 835 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,698,000 | RM1,228,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,635 | RM835✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 396 hp✓ | 188 hp |
| Torque | 550 Nm✓ | 236 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 180 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 270 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | E-CVT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,955 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 110 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, tilt and slide | Rear Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers |
| 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 with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Yes | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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.
Used Range Rover Sport & LM for sale
Range Rover Sport vs LM FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Lexus LM better?
The Range Rover Sport is better for performance, AWD capability and luggage space, with 396 hp, 550 Nm and an 835-litre boot. The Lexus LM is better for carrying people, offering seven seats at RM470,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM1,698,000 and the Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000, so the difference is RM470,000.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Lexus LM has lower annual road tax at RM835, compared with RM1,635 for the Range Rover Sport. That is an RM800 annual saving.