Lexus RX: AL10 Facelift vs ALA10
Verdict
The Lexus RX ALA10 is the clear mechanical step up: 275 hp and 430 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time to 7.6 seconds, far ahead of the Lexus RX AL10 Facelift’s 185 hp, 252 Nm and 11.0 seconds. It is also larger, with a 2,850 mm wheelbase and 612-litre boot against 2,740 mm and 496 litres. But the outgoing car costs RM359,800 versus RM468,888, has 10 airbags instead of seven, and carries a 72-litre tank. The newer RX is better; the older one is the budget-sensitive buy.
Pick the Lexus RX AL10 Facelift if you want the lower RM359,800 entry price, 10 airbags and can live with 185 hp and an 11.0-second 0-100 km/h run.
Pick the Lexus RX ALA10 if you want the stronger 275 hp/430 Nm drivetrain, 7.6-second acceleration, bigger 612-litre boot and five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RX AL10 Facelift RM359,800; Lexus RX ALA10 RM468,888
- Power and torque: Lexus RX AL10 Facelift 185 hp/252 Nm; Lexus RX ALA10 275 hp/430 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus RX AL10 Facelift 11.0 seconds; Lexus RX ALA10 7.6 seconds
- Size: Lexus RX AL10 Facelift 4,770 mm long with a 2,740 mm wheelbase; Lexus RX ALA10 4,890 mm long with a 2,850 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Lexus RX AL10 Facelift 496 litres; Lexus RX ALA10 612 litres
- Safety and warranty: Lexus RX AL10 Facelift 10 airbags and 3-year warranty; Lexus RX ALA10 7 airbags and 5-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 359,800✓ | RM 468,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,672 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Power | 185 hp | 275 hp✓ |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 s | 7.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 233 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,740 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Boot space | 496 L | 612 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 72 L | 68 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,115 | RM 754✓ |
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.
AL10 Facelift
- RM109,088 cheaper to buy
- 10 airbags
- Larger 72-litre fuel tank
- Much slower 11.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 185 hp and 252 Nm outputs
- Smaller 496-litre boot
ALA10
- Strong 275 hp and 430 Nm outputs
- Quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Bigger 612-litre boot
- Costs RM109,088 more
- Seven airbags versus 10 in the Lexus RX AL10 Facelift
- Smaller 68-litre fuel tank
AL10 Facelift vs ALA10 FAQ
Is the Lexus RX AL10 Facelift or Lexus RX ALA10 better?
The Lexus RX ALA10 is better on performance, space, warranty and AEB, with 275 hp, 430 Nm, a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time, 612-litre boot and five-year warranty. The Lexus RX AL10 Facelift fights back on price and airbag count.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RX ALA10 costs RM109,088 more than the Lexus RX AL10 Facelift, at RM468,888 versus RM359,800. That gap buys more power, quicker acceleration, a larger body, more boot space, AEB and a longer warranty.
Which Lexus RX is more practical?
The Lexus RX ALA10 is more practical on paper. It has a 612-litre boot versus 496 litres, a 2,850 mm wheelbase versus 2,740 mm, and is 120 mm longer and 35 mm wider than the Lexus RX AL10 Facelift.