Verdict
The MINI Aceman is the stronger cross-shop if home or workplace charging is realistic: its 54.2 kWh battery delivers a stated 406 km range, its 215 hp/330 Nm motor cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 7.1 seconds, and it costs RM25,000 less. The Lexus LBX counters with a 315-litre boot, rear air vents and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, against the MINI’s 300 litres and two-year cover. Both reach 170 km/h, but the Lexus’s 9.6-second sprint and 93 hp motor make it the less urgent car.
Pick the Lexus LBX if you want petrol-hybrid running, a 315-litre boot, rear air vents and five years of unlimited-mileage warranty cover.
Pick the MINI Aceman if you can charge an EV and want 406 km of stated range, 215 hp, 330 Nm and a 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LBX RM238,888; MINI Aceman RM213,888.
- Powertrain: Lexus has a 1,490 cc petrol-hybrid system with a 93 hp/185 Nm motor; MINI has a 215 hp/330 Nm electric motor and 54.2 kWh battery.
- Performance: Lexus LBX does 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds; MINI Aceman takes 7.1 seconds.
- Size and luggage space: Lexus is 4,190 mm long with a 315-litre boot; MINI is 4,076 mm long with a 300-litre boot.
- Chassis and wheels: Lexus uses a torsion-beam rear suspension and 17-inch wheels; MINI gets multi-link rear suspension and 19-inch wheels.
- Warranty: Lexus has five years/unlimited mileage plus an eight-year unlimited-mileage hybrid-battery warranty; MINI has two years/unlimited mileage, extendable…
LBX
- 315-litre boot and rear air vents
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty; hybrid battery covered for eight years with unlimited mileage
- Steering-correction lane keeping and front/rear parking sensors
- RM25,000 dearer
- 93 hp/185 Nm motor and 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time trail the MINI
- No head-up display, 360-degree camera or auto parking
Aceman
- 54.2 kWh battery with 406 km stated EV range
- 215 hp, 330 Nm and a 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Multi-link rear suspension, 360-degree camera and auto parking
- 300-litre boot is 15 litres smaller
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Lexus’s five years
- No rear air vents or front/rear parking sensors
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888 | RM213,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM200 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 90 hp | — |
| Torque | 120 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | 330 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 54.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 406 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 95 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 4,076 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,754 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres✓ | 300 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | Goodyear Assurance ComfortTred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 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 Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| 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 |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient 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 | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon 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 Start | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control (Requires Subscription) |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 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 & Aceman for sale
LBX vs Aceman FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX or MINI Aceman better?
The MINI Aceman is better for EV buyers who can charge regularly, delivering 215 hp, 330 Nm, 406 km of stated range and 7.1-second acceleration. Choose the Lexus LBX for its larger boot, rear vents and longer manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Aceman costs RM25,000 less than the Lexus LBX. It also brings a 54.2 kWh battery, 406 km stated range and substantially quicker 0-100 km/h acceleration.
Which has the better warranty?
The Lexus LBX has the stronger standard cover: five years with unlimited mileage, plus an eight-year unlimited-mileage hybrid-battery warranty. The MINI Aceman has two years unlimited mileage, extendable to four years, and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.