Verdict
These two make sense for very different Malaysian lives. At RM1,698,000, the Range Rover Sport costs RM319,000 more, but brings five seats, an 835-litre boot, all-wheel drive and adjustable air suspension. Its 550 Nm arrives from 2,000 rpm, useful for effortless low-speed response, though the 2,385-kg SUV reaches 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. The RM1,379,000 Lexus LC is the faster, lower coupe: 470 hp, 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h and 270 km/h, but only four seats and 197 litres of luggage space. Its RM10,991 annual road tax is also RM9,356 higher.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need five seats, an 835-litre boot, all-wheel drive and SUV practicality more than outright acceleration.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time, 470-hp V8 coupe experience and a RM319,000 lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Lexus LC RM1,379,000.
- Performance: Range Rover Sport 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; Lexus LC in 4.4 seconds.
- Practicality: Range Rover Sport has five seats and an 835-litre boot; Lexus LC has four seats and a 197-litre boot.
- Driveline: Range Rover Sport is all-wheel drive; Lexus LC is rear-wheel drive.
- Road tax: Range Rover Sport RM1,635 per year; Lexus LC RM10,991 per year.
- Dimensions: Range Rover Sport is 4,946 mm long and 1,820 mm tall; Lexus LC is 4,770 mm long and 1,345 mm tall.
Range Rover Sport
- Five seats and an 835-litre boot.
- All-wheel drive with adjustable air suspension.
- 550 Nm from just 2,000 rpm.
- RM319,000 dearer to buy.
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.4 seconds.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km, versus unlimited mileage.
LC
- 470 hp V8 and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- RM319,000 lower purchase price.
- Eight airbags and a five-year/unlimited-mileage warranty with free service to 100,000 km.
- Only four seats and a 197-litre boot.
- RM10,991 annual road tax is RM9,356 higher.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,698,000 | RM1,379,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,635✓ | RM10,991 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | 4,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 396 hp at 5,500 rpm | 470 hp at 7,100 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ | 540 Nm at 4,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.3 mm | 94 mm × 89.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 12.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 270 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 267 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,345 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 1,965 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 82 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 197 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, tilt and slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | Two 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 with Steering Assist | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | Yes |
| 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 |
| Convenience Notes | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
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 Range Rover Sport & LC for sale
Range Rover Sport vs LC FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Lexus LC better?
The Range Rover Sport is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats and 835 litres of boot space. The Lexus LC is better for performance, hitting 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds against 5.7 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Range Rover Sport costs RM1,698,000 and the Lexus LC costs RM1,379,000, so the Range Rover Sport is RM319,000 more expensive.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Range Rover Sport has lower annual road tax at RM1,635. The Lexus LC costs RM10,991 per year, a difference of RM9,356.
