Verdict
The RM8,040 premium for the Lexus LBX buys hybrid hardware, active cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction, while its annual road tax is just RM120 against the Mazda 6 Grand Touring’s RM868. It is also 610 mm shorter, which matters in Malaysian car parks. But the Mazda is the more capable long-haul load carrier: its 185 hp, 250 Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine reaches 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, and the 522-litre boot beats the Lexus’s 315 litres. Choose according to use, not badge.
Pick the Lexus LBX if you want hybrid power, RM120 annual road tax, active cruise control and a far shorter 4,190 mm SUV footprint.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you need the 522-litre boot, stronger 185 hp performance and longer 2,750 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LBX RM238,888; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848.
- Performance: Lexus LBX 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds; Mazda 6 Grand Touring in 8.2 seconds.
- Powertrain: Lexus LBX has a 90 hp 1.5L petrol engine plus 93 hp motor; Mazda 6 Grand Touring has a 185 hp 2.5L petrol engine.
- Boot space: Lexus LBX 315 litres; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 522 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Lexus LBX 4,190 mm and 2,580 mm; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4,800 mm and 2,750 mm.
- Annual road tax: Lexus LBX RM120; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM868.
LBX
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM868.
- Active cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus eight-year unlimited-mileage hybrid-battery warranty.
- 315-litre boot is 207 litres smaller than the Mazda’s.
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Mazda’s 8.2 seconds.
- No sunroof, head-up display or paddle shifts.
6 Grand Touring
- 185 hp and 250 Nm, with an 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 522-litre boot and 2,750 mm wheelbase.
- Gets a sunroof, head-up display, 11 speakers and paddle shifts.
- RM868 annual road tax is RM748 higher.
- Lane keeping only warns, while the Lexus provides steering correction.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 100,000 km, unlike the Lexus’s unlimited-mileage cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888 | RM230,848✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | B-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 90 hp | 185 hp✓ |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 13 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1.0 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 218 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 4,800 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,506 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe Ioniser | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Front, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets | 1 front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 front, 2 rear |
| Audio | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 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 Start | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM868 |
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 LBX & 6 Grand Touring for sale
LBX vs 6 Grand Touring FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX or Mazda 6 Grand Touring better?
The Lexus LBX is better for lower annual road tax, hybrid hardware and easier urban manoeuvring. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better for performance, luggage capacity and long-wheelbase cabin packaging.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LBX costs RM8,040 more than the Mazda 6 Grand Touring: RM238,888 versus RM230,848.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring has the bigger boot at 522 litres, compared with 315 litres in the Lexus LBX. That is a 207-litre advantage for the Mazda.