Verdict
The RM33,000 step from the RM395,888 Lexus NX to the RM428,888 Volvo EX90 buys a far larger, seven-seat EV: 5,037 mm long with a 2,985 mm wheelbase, versus 4,660 mm and 2,690 mm. The EX90 also cuts 0-100 km/h to 4.2 seconds from 7.7 seconds and brings a 106 kWh battery with 617 km range. But its annual road tax is RM1,940 against RM830, it weighs 2,704 kg, and its 310-litre boot trails the NX’s 520 litres. For five occupants and easier urban dimensions, the Lexus is the more rational Malaysian buy.
NX
Pick the Lexus NX if you need a five-seat SUV with a 520-litre boot, RM830 annual road tax and a RM33,000 lower entry price.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 617 km EV range and much quicker 4.2-second 0-100 km/h performance.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus NX RM395,888; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus NX 7.7 seconds; Volvo EX90 4.2 seconds.
- Size: Lexus NX 4,660 mm long and 2,690 mm wheelbase; Volvo EX90 5,037 mm and 2,985 mm.
- Seating and boot: Lexus NX five seats and 520 litres; Volvo EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Road tax: Lexus NX RM830 per year; Volvo EX90 RM1,940 per year.
- Energy: Lexus NX 2,487 cc petrol hybrid with 55-litre tank; Volvo EX90 106 kWh battery with 617 km range.
NX
- RM33,000 cheaper to buy.
- 520-litre boot is 210 litres larger.
- Smaller 4,660 mm body and lower RM830 annual road tax.
- Only five seats versus the EX90’s seven.
- 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.5 seconds slower.
- No stated EV range or AC/DC charging capability.
EX90
- Seven seats in a 5,037 mm executive SUV.
- 617 km range, 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging.
- 4.2-second 0-100 km/h pace and 671 hp, 870 Nm from two motors.
- RM33,000 higher purchase price and RM1,110 more annual road tax.
- 310-litre boot is 210 litres smaller.
- At 5,037 mm long and 1,964 mm wide, it is much larger than the NX.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM395,888✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and hybrid assistance | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 184 hp | — |
| Torque | 221 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 133 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 208 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 106 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 617 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 1,765 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 Run-flats | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | 3 LED Projectors | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, Smart Card Key | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
Used NX & EX90 for sale
NX vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Lexus NX or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for seven-seat capacity, EV range and outright performance, with 617 km and 4.2 seconds to 100 km/h. The NX is better if five seats and a 520-litre boot suit your needs, while lower price and road tax matter.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM428,888 and the Lexus NX costs RM395,888, so the EX90 is RM33,000 more expensive.
Which one is quicker and easier to charge?
The EX90 reaches 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds versus 7.7 seconds for the NX. Its 106 kWh battery supports 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging, while the NX is a petrol hybrid with no stated plug-in charging specification.