Lexus RX: AL20 Facelift vs ALA10
Verdict
The Lexus RX AL20 Facelift is the cheaper route at RM399,888 versus RM468,888, and that RM69,000 gap is not small for a Malaysian buyer. The Lexus RX ALA10 justifies some of it with a larger 2,393 cc engine, 275 hp, 430 Nm and a much quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time. It also has the bigger 612-litre boot. But the AL20 Facelift fights back with 10 airbags, lower RM439 annual road tax and a stated 7.9 L/100 km figure.
Pick the Lexus RX AL20 Facelift if you want the lower entry cost, lower road tax and the higher airbag count.
Pick the Lexus RX ALA10 if you want the stronger engine, quicker acceleration and more boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RX AL20 Facelift RM399,888; Lexus RX ALA10 RM468,888
- Engine and output: Lexus RX AL20 Facelift 1,998 cc, 235 hp, 350 Nm; Lexus RX ALA10 2,393 cc, 275 hp, 430 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus RX AL20 Facelift 9.5 seconds; Lexus RX ALA10 7.6 seconds
- Size: Lexus RX AL20 Facelift 4,890 mm long, 1,895 mm wide, 1,720 mm tall; Lexus RX ALA10 4,890 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1,695 mm tall
- Wheelbase and boot: Lexus RX AL20 Facelift 2,790 mm and 521 litres; Lexus RX ALA10 2,850 mm and 612 litres
- Road tax and airbags: Lexus RX AL20 Facelift RM439/year and 10 airbags; Lexus RX ALA10 RM754/year and 7 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 399,888✓ | RM 468,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Power | 235 hp | 275 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 7.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,890 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Boot space | 521 L | 612 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 73 L | 68 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | 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.
AL20 Facelift
- Lower purchase price by RM69,000
- 10 airbags versus 7 in the ALA10
- Lower RM439 annual road tax
- Slower 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Less power and torque at 235 hp and 350 Nm
- Smaller 521-litre boot
ALA10
- Stronger 275 hp and 430 Nm output
- Quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 612-litre boot and longer 2,850 mm wheelbase
- Higher RM754 annual road tax
- 7 airbags versus 10 in the AL20 Facelift
- Smaller 68-litre fuel tank
AL20 Facelift vs ALA10 FAQ
Is the Lexus RX AL20 Facelift or Lexus RX ALA10 better?
The Lexus RX ALA10 is better for performance and space, with 275 hp, 430 Nm and a 612-litre boot. The Lexus RX AL20 Facelift is the better-value pick if price, road tax and airbag count matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RX ALA10 costs RM69,000 more than the Lexus RX AL20 Facelift. That buys more power, more torque, quicker acceleration, a longer wheelbase and a larger boot.
Which Lexus RX has lower running costs on paper?
The Lexus RX AL20 Facelift has the advantage on paper, with RM439 annual road tax versus RM754 for the Lexus RX ALA10, plus a stated fuel economy figure of 7.9 L/100 km.