Verdict
The Everest leaves RM1,258,112 in your pocket and asks RM438 a year in road tax, against the LX’s RM2,352. Its bi-turbo 2.0-litre diesel produces 500 Nm from 1,750 rpm, while its 2,900 mm wheelbase is 50 mm longer despite a body 186 mm shorter. The Lexus counters with 415 hp, 650 Nm and a quoted 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. For most Malaysian seven-seat SUV buyers, Ford’s cost gap is too large to ignore; the Lexus is for buyers prepared to pay dearly for much greater output.
Pick the Ford Everest if you want seven seats, 500 Nm from low revs and a RM1,258,112 saving over the Lexus LX.
Pick the Lexus LX if 415 hp, 650 Nm, a 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time and five years of unlimited-mileage warranty matter more than purchase and road-tax costs.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; Lexus LX RM1,540,000.
- Power: Ford Everest 207 hp at 3,500 rpm; Lexus LX 415 hp at 5,200 rpm.
- Torque: Ford Everest 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm; Lexus LX 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm.
- Road tax: Ford Everest RM438 per year; Lexus LX RM2,352 per year.
- Size: Ford Everest is 4,914 mm long with a 2,900 mm wheelbase; Lexus LX is 5,100 mm long with a 2,850 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: Ford Everest gets three years/100,000 km; Lexus LX gets five years/unlimited mileage.
Everest
- RM1,258,112 cheaper to buy.
- 500 Nm arrives from 1,750 rpm.
- 50 mm longer wheelbase.
- 207 hp and 500 Nm trail the Lexus LX’s 415 hp and 650 Nm.
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter than five years with unlimited mileage.
LX
- 415 hp and 650 Nm.
- Quoted 0-100 km/h time of 6.5 seconds.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- RM1,258,112 more expensive than the Ford Everest.
- RM2,352 annual road tax versus RM438.
- 2,840 kg versus the Everest’s 2,201 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888✓ | RM1,540,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM2,352 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Horsepower | 207 hp at 3,500 rpm | 415 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 49 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | — |
| Gears | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 10 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 227 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 5,100 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 2,840 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 265/50 R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 265/50 R22 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | — |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | — |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | — |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee)) | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | — |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | — |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | — |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
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 Everest & LX for sale
Everest vs LX FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Lexus LX better?
The Ford Everest is the better buy for cost-conscious Malaysian buyers: it saves RM1,258,112 and has far lower annual road tax. Choose the Lexus LX only if its 415 hp, 650 Nm and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty justify that outlay.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LX costs RM1,258,112 more than the Ford Everest.
Which is more powerful?
The Lexus LX is more powerful, with 415 hp and 650 Nm versus the Ford Everest’s 207 hp and 500 Nm. It also has a quoted 0-100 km/h time of 6.5 seconds.
