Verdict
The Lexus GX is the heavy hitter here: RM780,000 buys a 3,445 cc petrol SUV with 349 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and a huge 1,063-litre boot. The Toyota Harrier is far cheaper at RM289,000, but it is also much smaller, front-wheel drive and rated at 175 hp and 221 Nm from its 2,487 cc petrol hybrid/REV setup. For Malaysia, the RM491,000 gap is not just showroom money; annual road tax is RM2,352 for the Lexus against RM830 for the Toyota.
GX
Pick the Lexus GX if you want the stronger, larger SUV with all-wheel drive, 650 Nm and 1,063 litres of boot space.
Harrier
Pick the Toyota Harrier if you want a D-segment SUV at much lower money with seven airbags, AEB and a lower RM830 annual road tax bill.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus GX RM780,000; Toyota Harrier RM289,000
- Power and torque: Lexus GX 349 hp/650 Nm; Toyota Harrier 175 hp/221 Nm
- Drivetrain: Lexus GX all-wheel drive; Toyota Harrier front-wheel drive
- Size: Lexus GX 5,015 mm long/2,000 mm wide; Toyota Harrier 4,740 mm long/1,855 mm wide
- Boot space: Lexus GX 1,063 litres; Toyota Harrier 396 litres
- Road tax: Lexus GX RM2,352 per year; Toyota Harrier RM830 per year
GX
- Much stronger 349 hp and 650 Nm output
- All-wheel drive instead of front-wheel drive
- Huge 1,063-litre boot
- RM491,000 more expensive to buy
- Higher RM2,352 annual road tax
- Larger 5,015 mm length and 2,000 mm width to place in town
Harrier
- Far lower purchase price
- Lower RM830 annual road tax
- Petrol hybrid/REV fuel type
- 175 hp and 221 Nm are well down on the Lexus
- Front-wheel drive only
- Boot is much smaller at 396 litres
| 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✓ | 175 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 85.5 mm | 87.5 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | 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 Lexus GX is better for power, space and all-wheel-drive traction. The Toyota Harrier is better for cost control, with a much lower price and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus GX costs RM491,000 more than the Toyota Harrier, before counting running costs such as road tax.
Which SUV has more boot space?
The Lexus GX has far more boot space: 1,063 litres against the Toyota Harrier’s 396 litres.
