Lexus LBX Premium vs Luxury
Verdict
The Lexus LBX Luxury costs RM268,888 against RM238,888 for the Lexus LBX Premium, so the step up is RM30,000. On the numbers here, that money does not buy more pace, power, boot space or safety hardware: both use a 1.5 litre petrol-hybrid setup with 90 hp and 120 Nm, both do 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds, and both get 8 airbags with AEB. The only dimensional change shown is height, at 1,560 mm versus 1,550 mm. For a Malaysian buyer, Premium is the rational pick unless the Luxury’s trim kit seals it in person.
Pick the Lexus LBX Premium if you want the same hybrid drivetrain, performance, boot space and safety numbers for RM30,000 less.
Pick the Lexus LBX Luxury if you are happy to pay more for the higher trim and have checked that its equipment list justifies the RM30,000 gap.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LBX Premium RM238,888; Lexus LBX Luxury RM268,888
- Height: Lexus LBX Premium 1,550 mm; Lexus LBX Luxury 1,560 mm
- Power: Lexus LBX Premium 90 hp; Lexus LBX Luxury 90 hp
- Torque: Lexus LBX Premium 120 Nm; Lexus LBX Luxury 120 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LBX Premium 9.6 s; Lexus LBX Luxury 9.6 s
- Boot space: Lexus LBX Premium 315 L; Lexus LBX Luxury 315 L
Premium
- RM30,000 cheaper than the Luxury
- Same 1,490 cc petrol-hybrid drivetrain with eCVT
- Same 8 airbags, AEB and 5-year warranty
- Slightly lower body at 1,550 mm
- Same 90 hp and 120 Nm as the dearer car
- Still a RM238,888 B-segment SUV
Luxury
- Taller body at 1,560 mm
- Same 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time as the Premium
- Same 315-litre boot and 5-seat layout
- RM30,000 more expensive
- No listed gain in power, torque or acceleration
- No listed increase in boot space
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 238,888✓ | RM 268,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,490 cc | 1,490 cc |
| Power | 90 hp | 90 hp |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 s | 9.6 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 1.0 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 4,190 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,580 mm |
| Boot space | 315 L | 315 L |
| Fuel tank | 36 L | 36 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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.
Premium vs Luxury FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX Premium or Lexus LBX Luxury better?
On these figures, the Lexus LBX Premium is the better buy. It matches the Luxury for drivetrain, performance, boot space, airbags, AEB, warranty and road tax, while costing RM30,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LBX Premium costs RM238,888, while the Lexus LBX Luxury costs RM268,888. The Luxury is RM30,000 more expensive.
Do they use the same hybrid drivetrain?
Yes. Both use a 1,490 cc petrol-hybrid setup with eCVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, 90 hp, 120 Nm and a 1.0 kWh battery.