Verdict
The RM57,722 step from the RM238,888 Lexus LBX to the RM296,610 Mazda CX-80 buys a far larger six-seat SUV: its 3,120-mm wheelbase is 540 mm longer, it has all-wheel drive and a 17.8-kWh plug-in hybrid battery rated for 65 km of EV range. The LBX is the more compact Malaysian urban choice, at 4,190 mm long with a lower RM120 annual road tax and a 315-litre boot. But the CX-80’s 258-litre boot is smaller despite its much bigger footprint.
Pick the Lexus LBX if compact 4,190-mm dimensions, RM120 road tax and the larger 315-litre boot matter more than six seats and plug-in charging.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you need six seats, all-wheel drive, a 65-km EV range and the space afforded by its 3,120-mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LBX RM238,888; Mazda CX-80 RM296,610.
- Road tax: Lexus LBX RM120 per year; Mazda CX-80 RM830 per year.
- Dimensions: Lexus LBX is 4,190 mm long with a 2,580-mm wheelbase; Mazda CX-80 is 4,995 mm long with a 3,120-mm wheelbase.
- Seats and boot: Lexus LBX has 5 seats and 315 litres; Mazda CX-80 has 6 seats and 258 litres.
- Hybrid hardware: Lexus LBX has a 1,490-cc 90-hp engine and 93-hp motor; Mazda CX-80 has a 2,488-cc 189-hp engine and 172-hp motor.
- Driveline and charging: Lexus LBX is front-wheel drive with no stated EV range; Mazda CX-80 is all-wheel drive with a 17.8-kWh battery, 65-km EV range and 7.
LBX
- RM57,722 lower purchase price
- RM120 annual road tax
- 315-litre boot is 57 litres larger
- Five seats versus the CX-80’s six
- No stated EV range or AC charging rate
- Smaller 2,580-mm wheelbase and front-wheel drive
CX-80
- Six seats with heated and ventilated middle-row captain seats
- 65-km EV range from a 17.8-kWh battery
- All-wheel drive, 360-degree monitor and head-up display
- RM57,722 higher purchase price
- RM830 annual road tax
- 258-litre boot is 57 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888✓ | RM296,610 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 90 hp | 189 hp✓ |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 261 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | 172 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 17.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 65 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7.2 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | — |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 4,995 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,342 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres✓ | 258 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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, Driver's Knee |
| 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 | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for second row 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 | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe Ioniser | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| 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 | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 & CX-80 for sale
LBX vs CX-80 FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX or Mazda CX-80 better?
The CX-80 is better for six occupants, all-wheel drive and short EV-only trips, with 65 km of stated EV range. The LBX is better suited to tighter urban use, costs less and has a larger 315-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-80 costs RM57,722 more than the Lexus LBX: RM296,610 versus RM238,888. Its annual road tax is also RM710 higher, at RM830 versus RM120.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Lexus LBX has the bigger boot at 315 litres, compared with 258 litres for the Mazda CX-80. The Mazda instead provides an extra seat, with six seats to the Lexus’s five.