Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer with passengers and luggage to carry, the Range Rover’s five seats, five doors and 818-litre boot make a far broader case than the LC’s four seats, two doors and 197 litres. It costs RM2,488,000, however, a RM1,109,000 step up from the RM1,379,000 Lexus. The LC is quicker to 100 km/h at 4.4 seconds versus 4.6, reaches 270 km/h and has a quoted 8.6 L/100 km figure, but its RM10,991 annual road tax is RM7,119 more than the Range Rover’s RM3,872.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if five-seat practicality, an 818-litre boot, all-wheel drive and rear passenger amenities matter more than the RM1,109,000 price gap.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the lower purchase price, 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 270 km/h top speed, and can live with two doors and a 197-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Range Rover RM2,488,000; LC RM1,379,000.
- Power and torque: Range Rover 523 hp and 750 Nm; LC 470 hp and 540 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Range Rover 4.6 seconds and 250 km/h; LC 4.4 seconds and 270 km/h.
- Practicality: Range Rover has 5 doors, 5 seats and an 818-litre boot; LC has 2 doors, 4 seats and a 197-litre boot.
- Driveline and road tax: Range Rover is all-wheel drive with RM3,872 yearly road tax; LC is rear-wheel drive with RM10,991 yearly road tax.
- Size: Range Rover is 5,052 mm long and 1,870 mm tall; LC is 4,770 mm long and 1,345 mm tall.
Range Rover
- Five seats, five doors and an 818-litre boot.
- 523 hp and 750 Nm, ahead of the LC’s 470 hp and 540 Nm.
- All-wheel drive and RM3,872 annual road tax.
- RM1,109,000 more expensive than the LC.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 4.6 seconds versus 4.4 seconds.
- Lower 250 km/h top speed versus 270 km/h.
LC
- RM1,109,000 cheaper to buy.
- Reaches 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and tops out at 270 km/h.
- Quoted fuel economy of 8.6 L/100 km and five-year/100,000 km free service.
- Only two doors, four seats and a 197-litre boot.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- RM10,991 annual road tax, RM7,119 higher than the Range Rover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,488,000 | RM1,379,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,872✓ | RM10,991 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 4,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 470 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 540 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 270 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 267 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,345 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,965 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 82 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 197 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 275/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | 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 | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two 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 | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| 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 | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
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 & LC for sale
Range Rover vs LC FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Lexus LC better?
The Range Rover is better for carrying people and cargo, with five seats and an 818-litre boot. The LC is the sharper choice for purchase price and outright figures: RM1,379,000, 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h and 270 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Range Rover costs RM2,488,000 and the LC costs RM1,379,000, so the Range Rover is RM1,109,000 more expensive.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Range Rover has lower annual road tax at RM3,872. The Lexus LC costs RM10,991 per year, a difference of RM7,119.