Verdict
At RM238,888, the Lexus LBX costs RM43,008 more than the RM195,880 Toyota Fortuner, yet they serve very different jobs. The Lexus is a 4,190-mm five-seater with a 90-hp 1.5-litre hybrid engine and 93-hp motor, 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time, 315-litre boot and RM120 annual road tax. The 4,795-mm Fortuner brings seven seats, 400 Nm from its 2.4-litre diesel, all-wheel drive and an 80-litre tank, but its 200-litre boot is smaller with all seats in use. For daily urban use and active safety, take the LBX; for people-moving and diesel torque, the Fortuner fits better.
Pick the Lexus LBX if you want a compact five-seater with hybrid power, 315 litres of boot space and autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive, 400 Nm of diesel torque and an 80-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LBX RM238,888; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880.
- Powertrain: LBX 1,490 cc petrol hybrid with 90 hp engine and 93 hp motor; Fortuner 2,393 cc diesel with 148 hp.
- Torque: LBX 120 Nm engine and 185 Nm motor; Fortuner 400 Nm.
- Seating and boot: LBX 5 seats and 315 litres; Fortuner 7 seats and 200 litres.
- Size: LBX 4,190 mm long with a 2,580 mm wheelbase; Fortuner 4,795 mm long with a 2,745 mm wheelbase.
- Fuel tank and road tax: LBX 36 litres and RM120/year; Fortuner 80 litres and RM754/year.
LBX
- Hybrid system with a 93-hp motor and 185 Nm motor torque.
- Autonomous braking, steering lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring.
- 315-litre boot, powered tailgate and reverse camera.
- Costs RM43,008 more.
- Only five seats versus the Fortuner's seven.
- Front-wheel drive and a 36-litre tank versus all-wheel drive and 80 litres.
Fortuner
- Seven seats with one-touch tumble middle-row and one-touch space-up last row.
- 400 Nm diesel torque, all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic.
- Full-size 17-inch alloy spare tyre and front digital video recorder.
- RM754 annual road tax versus RM120 for the LBX.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring or reverse camera.
- 200-litre boot is 115 litres smaller than the LBX's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888 | RM195,880✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 90 hp | 148 hp✓ |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 15.6 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| 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 | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe Ioniser | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Power Sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 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 Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery | — |
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.
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LBX vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX or Toyota Fortuner better?
The LBX is better for compact urban use, hybrid power and active safety equipment including autonomous braking. The Fortuner is better if seven seats, 400 Nm diesel torque, all-wheel drive and an 80-litre tank matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LBX is RM43,008 dearer: RM238,888 against RM195,880 for the Toyota Fortuner.
Which has more luggage space?
The Lexus LBX has the larger quoted boot at 315 litres, against 200 litres for the Toyota Fortuner. The Fortuner counters with two extra seats, for a total of seven.