Verdict
At RM429,888, the Lexus RZ undercuts the Alfa Romeo Stelvio by RM50,240 yet supplies 308 hp, 435 Nm and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time, against 276 hp, 400 Nm and 5.7 seconds. Its 71.4-kWh battery is rated for 440 km, with 11-kW AC and 150-kW DC charging, so charging access is the decisive Malaysian ownership question. The Stelvio counters with a 230-km/h top speed, 525-litre boot and 40:20:40 rear bench, but the RZ brings surround view, auto parking and an eight-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if you want the 230-km/h top speed, a marginally larger 525-litre boot and a more flexible 40:20:40 rear seat split.
Pick the Lexus RZ if you have dependable charging and want to spend RM50,240 less for quicker acceleration, 440 km of rated range and more parking assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Stelvio RM480,128; RZ RM429,888.
- Output: Stelvio 276 hp and 400 Nm; RZ dual motors produce 308 hp and 435 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Stelvio 5.7 seconds; RZ 5.3 seconds.
- Top speed: Stelvio 230 km/h; RZ 160 km/h.
- Boot and rear-seat split: Stelvio 525 litres and 40:20:40; RZ 522 litres and 60:40.
- Warranty mileage: Stelvio five years/150,000 km; RZ five years/unlimited mileage, plus eight years/unlimited mileage for the battery.
Stelvio
- 525-litre boot with 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- 230 km/h top speed.
- Eight airbags and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
- Costs RM50,240 more.
- 0-100 km/h takes 5.7 seconds, 0.4 seconds behind the RZ.
- No head-up display, surround-view camera or auto parking.
RZ
- 308 hp and 435 Nm from two motors, with 5.3-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 440 km rated range from a 71.4-kWh battery; 11-kW AC and 150-kW DC charging.
- Head-up display, surround-view camera and auto parking.
- 160 km/h top speed, versus the Stelvio's 230 km/h.
- 522-litre boot is 3 litres smaller, and the rear bench splits 60:40 rather than 40:20:40.
- Seven airbags, one fewer than the Stelvio.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM480,128 | RM429,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 276 hp at 5,250 rpm | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 435 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 71.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,818 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,125 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 64 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 522 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System |
| 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 Button | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery |
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 Stelvio & RZ for sale
Stelvio vs RZ FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Lexus RZ better?
The Lexus RZ is the stronger buy if you can charge regularly: it costs RM50,240 less, reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds sooner and adds a 440-km rated EV range. Choose the Stelvio for its 230-km/h top speed and more versatile rear-seat split.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RZ costs RM429,888 and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs RM480,128, so the RZ is RM50,240 cheaper. Their annual road tax figures are RM335 for the RZ and RM438 for the Stelvio.
Which SUV is more practical for carrying luggage and long items?
The Stelvio is marginally ahead on paper, with a 525-litre boot versus 522 litres for the RZ. Its 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats also allow a centre section to fold independently, unlike the RZ's 60:40 arrangement.
