Verdict
The Lexus LX is the rational Malaysian buy here: at RM1,540,000, it undercuts the RM2,488,000 Range Rover by RM948,000, seats seven rather than five and carries RM2,352 annual road tax against RM3,872. Its petrol-hybrid V6 also has a rated 10 L/100 km figure. The Range Rover earns its huge premium with far stronger performance: 523 hp, 750 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, versus 415 hp, 650 Nm and 6.5 seconds for the LX. Choose it for pace and its 2,997-mm wheelbase; choose the LX for seven-seat practicality and vastly lower entry cost.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if 523 hp, 750 Nm, a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time and a 2,997-mm wheelbase matter more than saving RM948,000.
Pick the Lexus LX if you need seven seats, a petrol-hybrid powertrain rated at 10 L/100 km and unlimited-mileage warranty cover for RM1,540,000.
Key differences
- Price: Range Rover RM2,488,000; Lexus LX RM1,540,000.
- Power and torque: Range Rover 523 hp and 750 Nm; Lexus LX 415 hp and 650 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Range Rover 4.6 seconds and 250 km/h; Lexus LX 6.5 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Seating and wheelbase: Range Rover five seats and 2,997 mm; Lexus LX seven seats and 2,850 mm.
- Annual road tax: Range Rover RM3,872; Lexus LX RM2,352.
- Warranty mileage: Range Rover 150,000 km; Lexus LX unlimited km, both for five years.
Range Rover
- 523 hp and 750 Nm from a V8.
- 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Longer 2,997-mm wheelbase and 818-litre boot.
- Costs RM948,000 more than the Lexus LX.
- Five seats versus the LX's seven.
- RM3,872 annual road tax versus RM2,352.
LX
- RM948,000 lower purchase price.
- Seven-seat cabin and unlimited-kilometre five-year warranty.
- Petrol-hybrid system with a 10 L/100 km rated economy figure.
- Slower 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.6 seconds.
- Produces 415 hp and 650 Nm, against the Range Rover's 523 hp and 750 Nm.
- Shorter 2,850-mm wheelbase than the Range Rover's 2,997 mm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,488,000 | RM1,540,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,872 | RM2,352✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 415 hp at 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 88.3 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 49 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds✓ | 6.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 10 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 227 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,100 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,840 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 265/50 R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 265/50 R22 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | — |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | — |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | — |
| Taillamps | LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | — |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| 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 | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 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 Range Rover & LX for sale
Range Rover vs LX FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Lexus LX better?
The Lexus LX is better for seven-seat use, lower RM1,540,000 entry cost, lower road tax and unlimited-kilometre warranty. The Range Rover is better if performance is decisive, reaching 100 km/h 1.9 seconds sooner with 108 hp and 100 Nm more.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM2,488,000 and the Lexus LX costs RM1,540,000, so the Range Rover costs RM948,000 more.
Which has the better warranty cover?
Both have a five-year manufacturer warranty, but the Lexus LX has unlimited mileage. The Range Rover warranty is limited to 150,000 km.
