Land Rover Range Rover vs Lexus LC
Verdict
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM2,488,000 against the Lexus LC’s RM1,379,000, so the SUV asks an extra RM1,109,000 for a very different brief: five doors, five seats, AWD and an 818-litre boot. It also has the bigger outputs, with 523 hp and 750 Nm versus 470 hp and 540 Nm. But the LC is not outgunned on pace, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds versus 4.6 seconds, and its 270 km/h top speed beats the Range Rover’s 250 km/h. For Malaysia, also note the yearly road tax: RM3,872 versus RM10,991.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you need the space, five-seat practicality, AWD and huge 818-litre boot more than the Lexus LC’s sharper on-paper speed figures.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want a lower purchase price, quicker 0-100 km/h time and a high-revving grand tourer shape, and can live with two doors and 197 litres of boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000; Lexus LC RM1,379,000
- Power and torque: Land Rover Range Rover 523 hp/750 Nm; Lexus LC 470 hp/540 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 sec/250 km/h; Lexus LC 4.4 sec/270 km/h
- Driveline and gearbox: Land Rover Range Rover AWD with ZF 8-speed automatic; Lexus LC RWD with 10-speed Direct Shift automatic
- Practicality: Land Rover Range Rover 5 doors, 5 seats, 818-litre boot; Lexus LC 2 doors, 4 seats, 197-litre boot
- Road tax: Land Rover Range Rover RM3,872 per year; Lexus LC RM10,991 per year
Range Rover
- Much more usable body: 5 doors, 5 seats and 818 litres of boot space
- Stronger outputs at 523 hp and 750 Nm
- Lower annual road tax than the Lexus LC despite the higher purchase price
- Costs RM1,109,000 more to buy
- Slower on paper: 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds versus 4.4 seconds
- Lower top speed at 250 km/h versus 270 km/h
LC
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time at 4.4 seconds
- Higher 270 km/h top speed
- RM1,109,000 cheaper to buy
- Far less practical: 2 doors, 4 seats and a 197-litre boot
- Lower outputs at 470 hp and 540 Nm
- Much higher annual road tax at RM10,991 versus RM3,872
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 2,488,000 | RM 1,379,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| 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 |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 3,872✓ | RM 10,991 |
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.
Range Rover vs LC FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Lexus LC better?
For daily family use, the Land Rover Range Rover is the better fit with five seats, five doors, AWD and an 818-litre boot. For a faster, lower-slung coupe, the Lexus LC is the sharper on-paper choice.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM1,109,000 more than the Lexus LC. The gap buys a larger SUV body, five-seat layout, AWD and much more boot space.
Which is faster, the Land Rover Range Rover or Lexus LC?
The Lexus LC is faster on paper, with 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a 270 km/h top speed. The Land Rover Range Rover does 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and tops out at 250 km/h.