Verdict
At RM238,888, the Lexus LBX costs RM190,000 less than the RM428,888 Volvo EX90, and its RM120 annual road tax is far kinder than RM1,940. It is also 847 mm shorter, a serious advantage in Malaysian car parks, yet its 315-litre boot is 5 litres larger. The EX90 is a different scale of SUV: seven seats, dual motors producing 671 hp and 870 Nm, 617 km EV range and 350 kW DC charging. Its 4.2-second century sprint versus 9.6 seconds makes the choice simple: compact hybrid practicality or electric seven-seat pace.
Pick the Lexus LBX if you want a far smaller five-seat hybrid SUV with a 315-litre boot, low RM120 road tax and RM190,000 left in your budget.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 617 km of EV range, all-wheel drive and the huge performance advantage of 671 hp.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LBX RM238,888; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Road tax: Lexus LBX RM120 per year; Volvo EX90 RM1,940 per year.
- Motor output: Lexus LBX has one 93 hp, 185 Nm motor; Volvo EX90 has two motors producing 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LBX 9.6 seconds; Volvo EX90 4.2 seconds.
- Size: Lexus LBX is 4,190 mm long with a 2,580 mm wheelbase; Volvo EX90 is 5,037 mm long with a 2,985 mm wheelbase.
- Seating and boot: Lexus LBX has five seats and 315 litres; Volvo EX90 has seven seats and 310 litres.
LBX
- RM190,000 cheaper to buy with RM120 annual road tax.
- 847 mm shorter for tighter parking spaces.
- 315-litre boot is 5 litres larger despite the smaller body.
- Five seats versus the EX90's seven.
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the EX90's 4.2 seconds.
- No panoramic glass roof, head-up display or 360-degree camera.
EX90
- Seven seats, including a third-row 50:50 split-folding bench.
- 671 hp, 870 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 106 kWh battery, 617 km EV range and 350 kW DC charging capability.
- RM190,000 more expensive and RM1,820 dearer in annual road tax.
- 5,037 mm length is 847 mm more to place in a car park.
- 310-litre boot is 5 litres smaller than the LBX's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 800V 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 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 106 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 617 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric 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 outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| 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 and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe Ioniser | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| 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 (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery | 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.
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LBX vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for seven-seat space, EV range and outright performance, with 671 hp and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The LBX is the better choice for a compact footprint, lower road tax and a much lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM190,000 more than the Lexus LBX. It also carries RM1,940 annual road tax, compared with RM120 for the LBX.
Which SUV is easier to park in Malaysia?
The Lexus LBX is easier to park. At 4,190 mm long, it is 847 mm shorter than the 5,037 mm Volvo EX90, while its 1,825 mm width is 139 mm narrower.