Car Buyer's Guide

Lexus LX vs Lotus Emira

Lexus LX

Lexus LX

Lotus Emira

Lotus Emira

No longer on sale — shown for reference

Verdict

The Emira is about 27% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM1,540,000RM1,131,800
Body typeSUVCoupe
SegmentLuxurySports Car
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM2,352RM4,182
Powertrain
Engine Tech24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module24-valve DOHC, supercharged (Roots) with variable valve timing
Capacity3,445 cc3,456 cc
Horsepower415 hp400 hp
Torque650 Nm420 Nm
FuelPetrol Hybrid/REVPetrol
Bore94 mm
Compression Ratio10
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower49 hp
Motor Torque250 Nm
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticManual
Transmission NameSix-speed Manual
Gears106
Transmission ManufacturerAisin
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h6.5 seconds4.3 seconds
Rated Economy10 L/100 km
Top Speed210 km/h
Co2227 g/km
Dimensions
Length5,100 mm4,412 mm
Width1,990 mm1,895 mm
Height1,885 mm1,225 mm
Wheelbase2,850 mm2,575 mm
Weight2,840 kg1,405 kg
Doors52
Seats72
Boot Space151 litres
Front Tyre265/50 R22245/35R20
Rear Tyre265/50 R22295/30R20
Factory TyresGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Chassis
AssemblyJapan (CBU)United Kingdom (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionDouble Wishbones
Front Wheels20" Alloys
Rear Wheels20" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Chassis NotesTouring or Sports Suspensions Available
Safety
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Seat Belts2 Three-point
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistWarning Only
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsProjector LED
TaillampsFull LED with Dynamic Indicators
LED Daytime Running Lights
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets2 USB-A, 1 USB-C
Interior LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front
Audio10.25" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android, KEF Reference Audio
Convenience
Power WindowsAutomatic Front Windows
Engine StartKeyless Push Button Start
LocksKeyless Entry
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control Activated
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes
Auto ParkingNo
Bluetooth
Power DoorNo
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 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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