Verdict
The J200 Facelift has a 46% bigger boot, the J200 Facelift is about 40% cheaper, while the J310 is 11% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM923,961✓ | RM1,540,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM5,901 | RM2,352✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module; combined output 341 kW (464 PS) |
| Capacity | 5,663 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Horsepower | 362 hp at 5,600 rpm | 409 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 530 Nm at 3,200 rpm | 650 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 94 mm × 102 mm | 85.5 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 48 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Super ECT | 10-speed automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 10 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | —✓ | 227 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,080 mm | 5,100 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Height | 1,865 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,740 kg | 2,840 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 93 litres | 98 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 8 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres✓ | 140 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/50R21 | 265/50R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/50R21 | 265/50R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Grandtrek PT3A | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double wishbone, AHC with AVS adaptive dampers |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link, AHC with AVS adaptive dampers |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 22-inch alloy, black with machined finish |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 22-inch alloy, black with machined finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric power steering |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) with auto height control | GA-F ladder frame; full-time 4WD with Torsen centre LSD and low-range transfer; AHC hydraulic active height control with AVS; comfort-tuned suspension; front 354 mm x 32 mm and rear 335 mm x 20 mm ventilated discs; drive modes Normal, Eco, Comfort, Sport S, Sport S+, Custom; Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 10 (Driver and front passenger, driver and passenger knee, front and rear curtain shield (RR1 and RR2)) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear door | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 8 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Second row outer seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with pedestrian and cyclist detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Lexus Safety System+ 3: Pre-Collision System, Lane Tracing Assist, all-speed Adaptive Cruise Control, Road Sign Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Safe Exit Assist, Parking Support Brake, Panoramic View Monitor, Multi-Terrain Monitor, Intelligent Parking Assist; Crawl Control, Downhill Assist Control, Turn Assist, Multi-Terrain Select, Active Traction Control, Trailer Sway Control, VDIM, tyre pressure warning, Vehicle Approach Notice; alarm with intrusion sensor |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | 3 LED Projectors | Ultra-small triple-projector LED with washers, BladeScan adaptive high beam, cornering lamps |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED with high-mount stop lamp |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Premium leather, 10-way power driver, 8-way power passenger, air lumbar both, heated, ventilated, massage |
| Rear Seats | Power Sliding, Manual Reclining, Tumble Forward, 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, Power folding, Manual Tip-up, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 2nd row heated and ventilated, 60:40 power fold; 3rd row 50:50 split with power auto arrange |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Four-zone automatic with pollen filter and Nanoe ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear zones (four-zone automatic) |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | None |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2x 12V front, 4x USB-C front, HDMI, wireless charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | 64-colour ambient lighting, illuminated scuff plates |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | — |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window sun shades (middle row) | Rear door manual blinds |
| Audio | 12.3" EMV Remote Touch Controller with Mark Levinson Surround Sound System with 19 Speakers, Dual Rear 11.6" Monitors | 25-speaker Mark Levinson with subwoofer, 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All with auto up/down |
| Engine Start | Keyless push button | Push start |
| Locks | Keyless operation | Smart entry with push start |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive, all-speed |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered tailgate with kick sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | Yes, with Parking Support Brake |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes, with Parking Support Brake |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor with Multi-Terrain Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Intelligent Parking Assist with full auto parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Conventional |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 12.3-inch digital cluster, 7-inch MID and 240x90 HUD; 7-inch climate/off-road touchscreen; wireless charger, HDMI and 2x USB-C in centre tray; cool box; heated leather and wood steering wheel; auto-dimming rear-view mirror; heated mirrors with camera and puddle lamps; illuminated side steps; roof rails; active noise control |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | Hybrid battery, inverter and hybrid control computer: 8 years, unlimited mileage |
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.