Verdict
The RM1,228,000 Lexus LM costs RM529,000 more than the RM699,000 Porsche Cayenne Electric, and serves a very different Malaysian brief. The LM brings seven seats, a 3,000-mm wheelbase and power sliding doors, but its 110-litre boot is tiny. The Cayenne Electric has five seats yet a far larger 781-litre boot, 642 km of EV range and 390 kW DC charging. Its twin motors also produce 436 hp and 835 Nm, against the LM’s single 180-hp, 270-Nm motor. For chauffeur-led family transport, take the LM; for electric long-distance use and luggage capacity, the Porsche is the sharper fit.
Pick the Lexus LM if you need seven seats, powered sliding doors and a taller 1,955-mm luxury MPV body.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Electric if you want a five-seat EV with 642 km range, 781 litres of boot space and all-wheel drive.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Porsche Cayenne Electric RM699,000.
- Seating: Lexus LM 7 seats; Porsche Cayenne Electric 5 seats.
- Boot space: Lexus LM 110 litres; Porsche Cayenne Electric 781 litres.
- Motor output: Lexus LM 180 hp and 270 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Electric 436 hp and 835 Nm.
- Driveline: Lexus LM front-wheel drive; Porsche Cayenne Electric all-wheel drive.
- Road tax: Lexus LM RM835 yearly; Porsche Cayenne Electric RM665 yearly.
LM
- Seven-seat cabin with a 3,000-mm wheelbase.
- Power sliding doors with soft-close and anti-pinch functions.
- 18-way ventilated front seats and powered rear sun shades.
- Costs RM529,000 more than the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
- Its 110-litre boot is 671 litres smaller.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Porsche’s all-wheel drive.
Cayenne Electric
- 113-kWh battery with 642 km EV range.
- 390 kW DC charging and 11 kW AC charging.
- 436 hp, 835 Nm and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Has five seats to the Lexus LM’s seven.
- Lacks the Lexus LM’s power sliding doors.
- Its 1,674-mm height is 281 mm lower than the Lexus LM’s 1,955 mm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000 | RM699,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM665✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | — |
| Torque | 236 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp | 436 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 835 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 113 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 642 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 390 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 781 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | — |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | — |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 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 | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | — |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | — |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | — |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | — |
| Sunroof | Rear Panoramic Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | — |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades | — |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | — |
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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LM vs Cayenne Electric FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Porsche Cayenne Electric better?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is the better choice for EV range, boot space and all-wheel-drive performance. Choose the Lexus LM only when its seven-seat layout, power sliding doors and MPV height matter more than the RM529,000 price gap.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000 and the Porsche Cayenne Electric costs RM699,000, so the Lexus is RM529,000 more expensive. Its annual road tax is also RM170 higher, at RM835 versus RM665.
Which one is better for carrying people and luggage?
The Lexus LM carries seven people but has only 110 litres of boot space. The Porsche Cayenne Electric seats five and has 781 litres, so it is far better for luggage but cannot match the LM’s two extra seats.