Verdict
The Denza B8 is RM8,949 less yet delivers seven seats, a 100-km EV range and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Lexus RX’s five seats and 7.6 seconds. That makes the B8 the more versatile family machine if home or destination charging suits your routine. Its 147-litre boot is tiny, however, and its 3,305-kg kerb weight is a major compromise. The RX counters with a far more useful 612-litre boot, a head-up display and 21-inch wheels, but its RM754 annual road tax is RM315 higher than the Denza’s RM439.
B8
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, want 100 km of electric driving and value its 4.8-second acceleration.
RX
Pick the Lexus RX if you carry luggage more often than six or seven people and want its 612-litre boot, head-up display and navigation.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Lexus RX RM468,888.
- Performance: Denza B8 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds; Lexus RX in 7.6 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Denza B8 has 7 seats and 147 litres; Lexus RX has 5 seats and 612 litres.
- Electrified driving: Denza B8 has a 36.8-kWh battery and 100-km EV range; Lexus RX has no battery capacity or EV range.
- Weight: Denza B8 weighs 3,305 kg; Lexus RX weighs 1,914 kg.
- Road tax: Denza B8 RM439 per year; Lexus RX RM754 per year.
B8
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding, reclining and ventilated second-row seats
- 100-km EV range, 11-kW AC and 120-kW DC charging
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time and nine airbags
- 147-litre boot is 465 litres smaller than the Lexus RX’s
- 3,305-kg weight is 1,391 kg higher than the Lexus RX’s
- No head-up display or built-in navigation listed
RX
- 612-litre boot
- Head-up display, navigation and 3D 360-degree camera
- 21-inch wheels, adaptive LED headlamps and adaptive variable suspension
- Five seats versus the Denza B8’s seven
- Slower 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.8 seconds
- No EV-only range, AC charging or DC charging
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939✓ | RM468,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 275 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 100 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 7.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 1,914 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 612 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre 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 | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second Row 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 |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet 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 Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and 3D Function |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 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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B8 vs RX FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Lexus RX better?
The Denza B8 is better for a larger family and electric-capable commuting, with seven seats, 100 km of EV range and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The Lexus RX is better for boot space, providing 612 litres against 147 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939 and the Lexus RX costs RM468,888, so the Lexus is RM8,949 more expensive.
Which has the lower annual road tax?
The Denza B8 has lower annual road tax at RM439, compared with RM754 for the Lexus RX. That saves RM315 each year.
