Lexus LS LS 500 Luxury vs LS 500 Executive (Kiriko)
Verdict
The Lexus LS LS 500 Luxury is the rational pick from the numbers: it is RM280,000 cheaper, yet gets the same 3,445 cc petrol engine, 415 hp, 600 Nm, rear-wheel drive and 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time as the Lexus LS LS 500 Executive (Kiriko). It is also rated at the same 9.5 L/100 km and carries the same RM4,133 annual road tax. The pricier car gives up boot space too, with 440 litres against 480 litres. On paper, you are paying for trim, not mechanicals — check the equipment list carefully.
Pick the Lexus LS LS 500 Luxury if you want the same performance, safety basics and warranty with more boot space and a much lower outlay.
Pick the Lexus LS LS 500 Executive (Kiriko) if the specific Executive (Kiriko) trim is the reason you are buying an LS, because the core numbers do not move.
Key differences
- Price: RM1,188,000 for the Luxury vs RM1,468,000 for the Executive (Kiriko)
- Boot space: 480 litres in the Luxury vs 440 litres in the Executive (Kiriko)
- Engine and output: 3,445 cc, 415 hp and 600 Nm in the Luxury vs 3,445 cc, 415 hp and 600 Nm in the Executive (Kiriko)
- Performance: 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and 250 km/h top speed for the Luxury vs 5.0 seconds and 250 km/h for the Executive (Kiriko)
- Fuel use and tank: 9.5 L/100 km and 82 litres for the Luxury vs 9.5 L/100 km and 82 litres for the Executive (Kiriko)
- Safety and warranty: 10 airbags, AEB and 5-year warranty for the Luxury vs 10 airbags, AEB and 5-year warranty for the Executive (Kiriko)
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,188,000✓ | RM 1,468,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 3,445 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Power | 415 hp | 415 hp |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,235 mm | 5,235 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L✓ | 440 L |
| Fuel tank | 82 L | 82 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 | 10 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 4,133 | RM 4,133 |
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.
LS 500 Luxury
- RM280,000 cheaper than the Executive (Kiriko)
- Same 415 hp, 600 Nm and 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 480-litre boot
- Still costs RM1,188,000
- Same RM4,133 annual road tax as the pricier car
- No listed mechanical advantage over the Executive (Kiriko)
LS 500 Executive (Kiriko)
- Same 415 hp and 600 Nm as the Luxury
- Same 10 airbags and AEB
- Same 5-year warranty
- Costs RM280,000 more than the Luxury
- Smaller 440-litre boot
- No gain in acceleration, top speed or fuel economy
LS 500 Luxury vs LS 500 Executive (Kiriko) FAQ
Is the Lexus LS LS 500 Luxury or Lexus LS LS 500 Executive (Kiriko) better?
The Lexus LS LS 500 Luxury is the better buy on numbers. It matches the Executive (Kiriko) for power, torque, acceleration, fuel economy, safety and warranty, while costing less and offering a larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LS LS 500 Executive (Kiriko) costs RM280,000 more than the Lexus LS LS 500 Luxury.
Do they have the same performance?
Yes. Both use a 3,445 cc petrol engine with 415 hp and 600 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a conventional automatic gearbox. Both do 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and have a 250 km/h top speed.