Verdict
The MINI Aceman is the sharper on-paper choice if home or workplace charging suits your routine: its 215 hp, 330 Nm motor cuts 0-100 km/h to 7.1 seconds and its 54.2 kWh battery is rated for 406 km. The Lexus LBX counters with a 315-litre boot, eight airbags, rear air vents and steering-correction lane keeping. Its 9.6-second sprint is markedly slower, but the RM120 annual road tax undercuts the Aceman’s RM200.
Pick the Lexus LBX if you want the larger 315-litre boot, eight airbags, rear air vents and a five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
Pick the MINI Aceman if you can charge regularly and want 215 hp, 330 Nm, 406 km of EV range and a 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Power and torque: Lexus LBX 93 hp/185 Nm motor; MINI Aceman 215 hp/330 Nm motor.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LBX 9.6 seconds; MINI Aceman 7.1 seconds.
- Energy storage and range: Lexus LBX has a 36-litre fuel tank; MINI Aceman has a 54.2 kWh battery and 406 km EV range.
- Boot space: Lexus LBX 315 litres; MINI Aceman 300 litres.
- Wheelbase: Lexus LBX 2,580 mm; MINI Aceman 2,606 mm.
- Annual road tax: Lexus LBX RM120; MINI Aceman RM200.
LBX
- 315-litre boot is 15 litres larger.
- Eight airbags, versus six in the Aceman.
- Rear air vents and lane-keeping steering correction.
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Aceman’s 7.1 seconds.
- 93 hp and 185 Nm are well below the Aceman’s 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- No 360-degree camera, auto parking or head-up display.
Aceman
- 215 hp and 330 Nm with a 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 54.2 kWh battery with 406 km EV range; 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC charging.
- Multi-link rear suspension, 360-degree camera, auto parking and head-up display.
- 300-litre boot is 15 litres smaller than the LBX’s.
- Six airbags, compared with eight in the LBX.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the LBX’s five years, and active cruise control requires a subscription.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888 | RM213,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM200 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 90 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 120 Nm at 3,600 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 80.5 mm × 97.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | 330 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 54.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 406 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 95 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 4,076 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,754 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres✓ | 300 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | Goodyear Assurance ComfortTred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe Ioniser | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control (Requires Subscription) |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 LBX & Aceman for sale
LBX vs Aceman FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX or MINI Aceman better?
The Aceman is better for regular charging access, stronger performance and EV range: it delivers 215 hp, 330 Nm and 406 km. Choose the LBX for more airbags, a larger boot, rear air vents and a longer five-year manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LBX costs RM238,888 and the MINI Aceman costs RM213,888, so the LBX is RM25,000 more expensive.
Which is quicker, the Lexus LBX or MINI Aceman?
The MINI Aceman is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds. The Lexus LBX takes 9.6 seconds, a 2.5-second gap.
