Verdict
The Lexus LM costs RM780,000 more than the Toyota Vellfire, yet both are seven-seat, front-wheel-drive Japanese CBUs with a 3,000 mm wheelbase, 60-litre tank and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The LM brings hybrid hardware, pairing its 2.5-litre engine with a 180 hp, 270 Nm motor, plus 18-way front seats and six front and six rear parking sensors. But the Vellfire has the practical edge: its 510-litre boot is 400 litres larger than the LM's 110 litres, and it is 120 mm shorter for tight Malaysian car parks.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if hybrid hardware, 18-way memory front seats, adaptive high beam and a surround-view camera matter more than a 400-litre boot-space deficit.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you want the same seven seats and 3,000 mm wheelbase with a 510-litre boot at a far lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Boot space: Lexus LM 110 litres; Toyota Vellfire 510 litres.
- Length: Lexus LM 5,125 mm; Toyota Vellfire 5,005 mm.
- Powertrain: Lexus LM 188 hp engine plus 180 hp/270 Nm motor; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp/235 Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine.
- Front parking sensors: Lexus LM 6; Toyota Vellfire 4.
- Audio speakers: Lexus LM 10; Toyota Vellfire 15 JBL speakers.
LM
- Hybrid system with a 180 hp, 270 Nm motor.
- 18-way memory ventilated front seats.
- Adaptive high beam and six front/rear parking sensors.
- RM780,000 more expensive.
- 110-litre boot versus the Vellfire's 510 litres.
- 120 mm longer than the Vellfire.
Vellfire
- 510-litre boot.
- 15-speaker JBL audio system.
- Front foglamps and a space-saver spare tyre.
- No hybrid motor.
- Four front and four rear parking sensors versus six at each end in the LM.
- No adaptive high beam or sequential front indicators.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 188 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Torque | 236 Nm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Rear Panoramic Roof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| 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 |
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 Vellfire FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Vellfire is the more rational choice with a 510-litre boot and the same seven seats and 3,000 mm wheelbase. Choose the LM for its hybrid motor, 18-way front seats and adaptive high beam.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM780,000 more than the Toyota Vellfire: RM1,228,000 against RM448,000.
Which has more luggage space?
The Toyota Vellfire does, with a 510-litre boot. The Lexus LM has 110 litres, so the Vellfire carries 400 litres more luggage.