Verdict
With only RM1,000 between them, the Volvo EX90 is the broader family car: seven seats, 617 km of range and 350 kW DC charging against the Lexus RZ’s five seats, 440 km and 150 kW. Its 671 hp also cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 4.2 seconds, versus 5.3 seconds. The Lexus counters with a much larger 522-litre boot and a far lower RM335 annual road tax, against RM1,940. For Malaysian buyers carrying six or seven people, the EX90 makes the stronger case; five-seat households will appreciate the RZ’s lower running tax and cargo space.
RZ
Pick the Lexus RZ if five seats and its 522-litre boot matter more than seven-seat capacity, and RM335 annual road tax is easier to live with than RM1,940.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 617 km of range, 350 kW DC charging and substantially stronger 671 hp performance.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RZ RM429,888; Volvo EX90 RM428,888
- EV range: Lexus RZ 440 km; Volvo EX90 617 km
- DC charging: Lexus RZ 150 kW; Volvo EX90 350 kW
- Motor output: Lexus RZ 308 hp and 435 Nm; Volvo EX90 671 hp and 870 Nm
- Seating and boot space: Lexus RZ five seats and 522 litres; Volvo EX90 seven seats and 310 litres
- Annual road tax: Lexus RZ RM335; Volvo EX90 RM1,940
RZ
- 522-litre boot, versus 310 litres
- RM335 annual road tax, versus RM1,940
- Smaller 4,805 mm length and 2,125 kg weight
- Five seats versus the EX90’s seven
- 440 km range trails the EX90’s 617 km
- 150 kW DC charging is lower than 350 kW
EX90
- Seven seats with 40:20:40 second row and 50:50 third row
- 617 km range and 350 kW DC charging
- 671 hp, 870 Nm and 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 310-litre boot is 212 litres smaller than the RZ’s
- RM1,940 annual road tax is RM1,605 higher
- At 5,037 mm long and 2,704 kg, it is larger and heavier than the RZ
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM429,888 | RM428,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 435 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 71.4 kWh | 106 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 440 km | 617 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 350 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,805 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,125 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish | 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 | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 9 (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 | — | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | 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 with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C 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" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System | 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 (with Smart Card Key) | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery | 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.
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RZ vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Lexus RZ or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is better for a large family, with seven seats, 617 km range and 350 kW DC charging. The Lexus RZ suits five-seat use better if you prioritise its 522-litre boot and RM335 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RZ costs RM429,888 and the Volvo EX90 costs RM428,888, so the RZ is RM1,000 more expensive.
Which one charges faster?
The Volvo EX90 has the higher DC charging rate at 350 kW, compared with 150 kW for the Lexus RZ. Both have 11 kW AC charging.