Verdict
The Lexus GX costs RM780,000 to the Toyota Harrier’s RM289,000, a RM491,000 gulf that buys far more than a badge: 349 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 1,063-litre boot against the Harrier’s 175 hp petrol engine, 118 hp motor and 396 litres. The GX is also 275 mm longer and carries an 80-litre tank, but its RM2,352 annual road tax is RM1,522 higher. For Malaysian buyers who need five-seat carrying capacity and serious shove, the GX earns its case; the Harrier is the rational hybrid alternative.
GX
Pick the Lexus GX if you need 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 1,063-litre boot, and can absorb its RM780,000 price and RM2,352 annual road tax.
Harrier
Pick the Toyota Harrier if a RM491,000 saving, hybrid assistance and a lighter 1,695-kg SUV suit your use better than the GX’s power and cargo space.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus GX RM780,000; Toyota Harrier RM289,000.
- Power and torque: Lexus GX 349 hp and 650 Nm; Toyota Harrier 175 hp and 221 Nm petrol output, plus a 118-hp, 202-Nm motor.
- Driveline: Lexus GX all-wheel drive; Toyota Harrier front-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Lexus GX 1,063 litres; Toyota Harrier 396 litres.
- Size and weight: Lexus GX 5,015 mm long and 3,110 kg; Toyota Harrier 4,740 mm and 1,695 kg.
- Annual road tax: Lexus GX RM2,352; Toyota Harrier RM830.
GX
- 349 hp and 650 Nm from a 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6.
- All-wheel drive with a 10-speed automatic.
- 1,063-litre boot, 80-litre tank and full-size spare tyre.
- RM491,000 dearer to buy and RM1,522 more in annual road tax.
- 3,110 kg is 1,415 kg heavier than the Harrier.
- No full-sized moonroof or rear USB ports listed.
Harrier
- Petrol-hybrid system adds a 118-hp, 202-Nm motor.
- RM491,000 cheaper, with RM830 annual road tax.
- Full-sized electrochromic moonroof, rear USB ports and front/rear digital video recorder.
- Front-wheel drive instead of the GX’s all-wheel drive.
- 396-litre boot is 667 litres smaller than the GX’s.
- Lower petrol-engine output of 175 hp and 221 Nm versus 349 hp and 650 Nm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM780,000 | RM289,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,352 | RM830✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection and dual variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 349 hp at 4,800 rpm✓ | 175 hp at 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ | 221 Nm at 3,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 85.5 mm × 100 mm | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 118 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 202 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10-Speed Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,015 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,890 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 3,110 kg | 1,695 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 1,063 litres✓ | 396 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 rear passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Bi-LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Front | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade and Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14" Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 10-speaker Pioneer Sound System | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front and Rear Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU |
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 GX & Harrier for sale
GX vs Harrier FAQ
Is the Lexus GX or Toyota Harrier better?
The GX is better for all-wheel-drive traction, 650 Nm performance and a 1,063-litre boot. The Harrier is the better financial choice, costing RM491,000 less and carrying RM830 annual road tax rather than RM2,352.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus GX costs RM491,000 more than the Toyota Harrier.
Which has more luggage space?
The Lexus GX has the larger boot at 1,063 litres, compared with 396 litres in the Toyota Harrier. That is a 667-litre advantage for the GX.
