Verdict
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000, a RM479,000 step above the Porsche, and that money chiefly buys a seven-seat executive MPV with power sliding doors rather than outright pace. Its 110-litre boot is tight, however. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is the stronger practical choice for five people and luggage: 584 litres of boot space, 436 hp and 835 Nm from two motors, plus a 113-kWh battery rated for 661 km. Its 390-kW DC charging capability matters if charging is part of your Malaysian routine; the LM instead retains petrol-hybrid running and a 60-litre tank.
Pick the Lexus LM if seven seats, power sliding doors and petrol-hybrid convenience matter more than boot capacity or acceleration.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric if you need a 584-litre boot, 661 km of quoted EV range and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h performance for far less money.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM749,000.
- Seats: Lexus LM 7; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 5.
- Boot space: Lexus LM 110 litres; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 584 litres.
- Motor output: Lexus LM 180 hp and 270 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 436 hp and 835 Nm.
- Driveline: Lexus LM front-wheel drive; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric all-wheel drive.
- Annual road tax: Lexus LM RM835; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM665.
LM
- Seven seats against the Porsche's five.
- Power sliding doors with soft-close and anti-pinch.
- Petrol-hybrid powertrain with a 60-litre fuel tank.
- RM479,000 dearer than the Porsche.
- 110-litre boot is 474 litres smaller.
- 180 hp and 270 Nm motor output trails the Porsche's 436 hp and 835 Nm.
Cayenne Coupe Electric
- 436 hp, 835 Nm and all-wheel drive from two motors.
- 113-kWh battery with 661 km quoted range and 390-kW DC charging.
- 584-litre boot space.
- Five seats, two fewer than the Lexus LM.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000 | RM749,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM665✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | — |
| Torque | 236 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp | 436 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 835 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 113 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 661 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 390 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 584 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | — |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | — |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | — |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | — |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | — |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | — |
| Sunroof | Rear Panoramic Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | — |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades | — |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 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.
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LM vs Cayenne Coupe Electric FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric better?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is the better buy for five occupants, luggage and performance, with 584 litres of boot space and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the Lexus LM only if its seven seats and sliding-door MPV format are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM479,000 more than the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric.
Which is better for passengers and luggage?
The Lexus LM carries seven people, but its boot holds 110 litres. The Porsche carries five and has a much larger 584-litre boot, so it is better for luggage while the Lexus is better when two extra seats are needed.
