Verdict
The RX is about 70% cheaper, while the LX is 34% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,540,000 | RM468,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,352 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 415 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ | 275 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 49 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds✓ | 7.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 10 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 227 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,100 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,840 kg | 1,914 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 612 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 235/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 235/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | — | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | — | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 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 |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | — | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System |
| 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 | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and 3D Function |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| 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.