Verdict
At RM238,888, the Lexus LBX undercuts the MINI 3 Door by RM41,000 and makes the stronger case for daily Malaysian use. Its five doors, five seats and 315-litre boot are materially more useful than the MINI’s three doors, four seats and 210 litres, while annual road tax is RM120 against RM379. The MINI answers with serious pace: 201 hp, 300 Nm and 6.6 seconds to 100 km/h versus 9.6 seconds for the LBX. Pick the Lexus for people and luggage; pick the MINI if performance matters more than rear-seat access and boot room.
Pick the Lexus LBX if you want the RM41,000 saving, five seats, five doors and a 315-litre boot for regular everyday use.
Pick the MINI 3 Door if you want 201 hp, 300 Nm, a 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time and 242 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LBX RM238,888; MINI 3 Door RM279,888.
- Performance: Lexus LBX 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds; MINI 3 Door in 6.6 seconds.
- Power and torque: Lexus LBX petrol engine 90 hp and 120 Nm, plus a 93 hp/185 Nm motor; MINI 3 Door 201 hp and 300 Nm.
- Practicality: Lexus LBX has five doors, five seats and a 315-litre boot; MINI 3 Door has three doors, four seats and a 210-litre boot.
- Road tax: Lexus LBX RM120 per year; MINI 3 Door RM379 per year.
- Rear suspension: Lexus LBX torsion beam; MINI 3 Door multi-link.
LBX
- RM41,000 lower purchase price and RM259 lower annual road tax.
- Five doors, five seats and a 315-litre boot.
- Power-adjustable front seats with driver memory, rear air vents and powered boot.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 9.6 seconds versus 6.6 seconds.
- Lower 170 km/h top speed versus the MINI’s 242 km/h.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension versus the MINI’s multi-link setup.
3 Door
- 201 hp and 300 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds.
- Adaptive LED projector headlamps, head-up display and 360-degree view monitor.
- Multi-link rear suspension and Harman Kardon sound system.
- RM41,000 higher purchase price and RM379 annual road tax.
- Only three doors and four seats, against the Lexus’s five doors and five seats.
- 210-litre boot is 105 litres smaller than the Lexus LBX’s 315 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888✓ | RM279,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM379 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 90 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | — |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 6.6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 242 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 3,876 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,414 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,295 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 44 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres✓ | 210 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | Pirelli Cinturato P7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 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 | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| 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 | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| 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 | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | 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 | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 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 LBX & 3 Door for sale
LBX vs 3 Door FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX or MINI 3 Door better?
The Lexus LBX is better for daily practicality and lower running costs, with five seats, a 315-litre boot and RM120 road tax. The MINI 3 Door is better if performance is the priority, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The MINI 3 Door costs RM41,000 more than the Lexus LBX: RM279,888 versus RM238,888.
Which is quicker, the Lexus LBX or MINI 3 Door?
The MINI 3 Door is quicker. Its 201 hp and 300 Nm deliver 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and a 242 km/h top speed, versus 9.6 seconds and 170 km/h for the Lexus LBX.
