Verdict
The Lexus LBX Premium is the rational choice at RM238,888 because it keeps the same 1.5-litre hybrid system, 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time and extensive driver-assistance kit as the Lexus LBX Luxury. The RM30,000 step up buys 18-inch wheels, a 13-speaker Mark Levinson system, head-up display and auto parking rather than extra performance. For Malaysian buyers who value audio and urban parking aids, the Luxury’s cabin kit is tangible. Everyone else can take the Premium’s 17-inch tyres and bank the difference.
Pick the Lexus LBX Premium if you want the identical 90 hp petrol engine, 93 hp motor and safety equipment for RM30,000 less.
Pick the Lexus LBX Luxury if the 13-speaker Mark Levinson audio, head-up display, auto parking and 18-inch wheels matter enough to justify the extra RM30,000.
Key differences
- Price: RM238,888 vs RM268,888
- Wheels and tyres: 17-inch alloys with 215/60R17 tyres vs 18-inch alloys with 225/55R18 tyres
- Audio: 6-speaker sound system vs 13-speaker Mark Levinson sound system
- Auto parking: not fitted vs fitted
- Head-up display: not fitted vs fitted
- Height: 1,550 mm vs 1,560 mm
Premium
- RM30,000 less expensive
- Same 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist
- Misses the Luxury’s 13-speaker Mark Levinson system
- No head-up display or auto parking
- Smaller 17-inch wheels
Luxury
- 13-speaker Mark Levinson sound system
- Head-up display and auto parking
- 18-inch alloys with 225/55R18 tyres
- Costs RM30,000 more with no gain in power or acceleration
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888✓ | RM268,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | 1,490 cc |
| Horsepower | 90 hp | 90 hp |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | 93 hp |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | E-CVT |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 170 km/h |
| 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 |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres | 315 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | Yokohama Advan V61 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Torsion beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger 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 Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory 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 Control with nanoe Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| 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 | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 13-speaker Mark Levinson 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 Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery | 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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Premium vs Luxury FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX Premium or Lexus LBX Luxury better?
The Lexus LBX Premium is better value because it matches the Luxury’s hybrid powertrain, 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time and active safety kit. Choose the Luxury only if its Mark Levinson audio, head-up display, auto parking and 18-inch wheels are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LBX Luxury costs RM30,000 more than the Lexus LBX Premium: RM268,888 against RM238,888.
Does the Lexus LBX Luxury have more performance?
No. Both use a 1,490 cc naturally aspirated hybrid system with a 90 hp petrol engine, 93 hp electric motor, front-wheel drive and eCVT, reaching 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds.