Land Rover Range Rover vs Lexus LS
Verdict
The Range Rover asks a huge RM1.3 million more, but it gives you a 4,395 cc twin-turbo V8 with 523 hp and 750 Nm, AWD, a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time and an 818-litre boot. The LS is the rational luxury choice here: still quick at 5.0 seconds, longer in wheelbase at 3,125 mm, richer in rear-seat kit, and it gets unlimited-mileage warranty coverage. For a Malaysian buyer being chauffeured, the Lexus makes more sense; for SUV space and power, the Land Rover has the numbers.
Range Rover
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you want the quicker, more powerful luxury SUV with AWD and a much larger 818-litre boot.
LS
Pick the Lexus LS if you want a lower-priced luxury sedan with stronger rear-seat equipment, more listed safety kit and unlimited-mileage warranty coverage.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM 2,488,000; Lexus LS RM 1,188,000
- Output: Land Rover Range Rover 523 hp and 750 Nm; Lexus LS 415 hp and 600 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 seconds; Lexus LS 5.0 seconds
- Driveline: Land Rover Range Rover AWD; Lexus LS rear-wheel drive
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover 818 litres; Lexus LS 480 litres
- Warranty mileage: Land Rover Range Rover 150,000 km; Lexus LS unlimited
Range Rover
- Stronger 4,395 cc petrol engine with 523 hp and 750 Nm
- Quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Much larger 818-litre boot
- Costs RM1.3 million more than the Lexus LS
- Warranty mileage is capped at 150,000 km, while the Lexus is unlimited
- No head-up display or blind spot information system is listed
LS
- Much lower purchase price
- Richer rear-seat spec with 18-way power adjustment, rear touchscreen, heating and ventilation
- More listed safety kit, including blind spot information, stability control and rear cross traffic alert with auto brake
- Less powerful at 415 hp and 600 Nm
- Slower 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 480-litre boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 2,488,000 | RM 1,188,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 415 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 600 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.476 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | 10-Speed 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✓ | 5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,235 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,155 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 82 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 480 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 245/45RF20 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 245/45RF20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" 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 Variable Suspension (AVS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available on two outer 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) with Auto Brake and Rear Pedestrian Detection with Auto Brake |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | LED Projector |
| 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 | 28-way Power Adjustable Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation and Massage |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 18-way Power Adjustable Seats with Centre Armrest, Rear Touchscreen, Heating and Ventilation |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| 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 | 12.3" Display with Lexus Remote Touch Controller, Navigation, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi and Pioneer 12-speaker Sound System |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| 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 | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Soft close function, all doors |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 3,872✓ | RM 4,133 |
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 LS FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Lexus LS better?
For most chauffeur-driven luxury buyers, the Lexus LS is the better buy because it costs far less and has stronger rear-seat equipment. Choose the Range Rover if you need SUV packaging, AWD and the bigger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM 2,488,000, while the Lexus LS costs RM 1,188,000. The difference is RM1,300,000.
Which one is faster?
The Land Rover Range Rover is faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The Lexus LS takes 5.0 seconds, so the gap is 0.4 seconds.