Lexus UX vs Toyota bZ4X
Verdict
The Toyota bZ4X has the stronger numbers for most Malaysian buyers: it is RM30,688 cheaper, makes 224 hp against the Lexus UX’s 169 hp, and does 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds instead of 9.2. It is also the bigger, more practical SUV, with a 2,850 mm wheelbase and 452-litre boot. The UX counters with petrol convenience, a 47-litre tank and a higher 190 km/h top speed, but its 228-litre boot is tight for a C-segment SUV.
Pick the Lexus UX if you want a petrol C-segment SUV with a 47-litre tank, 190 km/h top speed and no need to plan charging.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if you want the cheaper, quicker and roomier SUV, with 224 hp, 525 km EV range and a 452-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus UX RM250,688; Toyota bZ4X RM220,000
- Power: Lexus UX 169 hp; Toyota bZ4X 224 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus UX 9.2 seconds; Toyota bZ4X 7.4 seconds
- Top speed: Lexus UX 190 km/h; Toyota bZ4X 160 km/h
- Boot space: Lexus UX 228 litres; Toyota bZ4X 452 litres
- Wheelbase: Lexus UX 2,640 mm; Toyota bZ4X 2,850 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 250,688 | RM 220,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,987 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 169 hp | 224 hp✓ |
| Torque | 205 Nm | — |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 7.4 s✓ |
| Top speed | 190 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 73.1 kWh |
| EV range | — | 525 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,495 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Boot space | 228 L | 452 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 435 | RM 200✓ |
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.
UX
- Petrol powertrain with 47-litre tank
- Higher 190 km/h top speed
- Eight airbags and AEB included
- RM30,688 dearer than the Toyota bZ4X
- Much smaller 228-litre boot
- Slower 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
bZ4X
- 224 hp and 7.4-second 0-100 km/h
- 525 km EV range from 73.1 kWh battery
- 452-litre boot and 2,850 mm wheelbase
- Lower 160 km/h top speed
- Charging access matters for daily use
- Longer and taller body than the Lexus UX
UX vs bZ4X FAQ
Is the Lexus UX or Toyota bZ4X better?
The Toyota bZ4X is better on the numbers: it costs less, has more power, accelerates quicker and has a much larger boot. Choose the Lexus UX if petrol refuelling and the higher 190 km/h top speed matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus UX costs RM250,688, while the Toyota bZ4X costs RM220,000. That makes the Lexus RM30,688 more expensive.
Which SUV is more practical?
The Toyota bZ4X is more practical. It has a 452-litre boot and 2,850 mm wheelbase, compared with the Lexus UX’s 228-litre boot and 2,640 mm wheelbase.