Verdict
The Lexus LS costs RM1,188,000 to the LX’s RM1,540,000, leaving a RM352,000 gap. For the Malaysian buyer who spends most time on tarmac, the LS is the sharper limousine: its 415 hp twin-turbo V6 sends it from 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, against 6.5 seconds, while using a rated 9.5 L/100 km. The LX counters with seven seats, all-wheel drive and 650 Nm, plus a 49 hp electric motor. Choose it for people-carrying and traction, not outright pace.
Pick the Lexus LS if a five-seat luxury sedan with a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time, 3,125 mm wheelbase and 480-litre boot suits your use.
Pick the Lexus LX if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and the hybrid-assisted V6’s 650 Nm torque.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LS RM1,188,000; Lexus LX RM1,540,000.
- Body and seating: Lexus LS is a five-seat sedan; Lexus LX is a seven-seat SUV.
- Performance: Lexus LS does 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and reaches 250 km/h; Lexus LX takes 6.5 seconds and reaches 210 km/h.
- Driveline and torque: Lexus LS is rear-wheel drive with 600 Nm; Lexus LX is all-wheel drive with 650 Nm.
- Economy and road tax: Lexus LS is rated at 9.5 L/100 km with RM4,133 annual road tax; Lexus LX is rated at 10 L/100 km with RM2,352 road tax.
- Dimensions and mass: Lexus LS is 5,235 mm long and 2,155 kg; Lexus LX is 5,100 mm long and 2,840 kg.
LS
- RM352,000 less expensive.
- Quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time and 250 km/h top speed.
- Longer 3,125 mm wheelbase, 480-litre boot and 28-way massaging front seats.
- Only five seats versus the LX’s seven.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- 600 Nm trails the LX’s 650 Nm.
LX
- Seven seats in an SUV body.
- All-wheel drive and 650 Nm.
- 49 hp electric motor supplements the 415 hp 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6.
- RM352,000 more expensive.
- Slower 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time and lower 210 km/h top speed.
- Higher rated consumption at 10 L/100 km and 685 kg heavier.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,188,000✓ | RM1,540,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM4,133 | RM2,352✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Horsepower | 415 hp at 6,000 rpm | 415 hp at 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 600 Nm at 1,600 rpm | 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 85.5 mm × 100 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.476 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 49 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10-Speed Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds✓ | 6.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km✓ | 10 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 227 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,235 mm | 5,100 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | 2,840 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/45RF20 | 265/50 R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45RF20 | 265/50 R22 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | — |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | — |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 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 | — |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with Auto Brake and Rear Pedestrian Detection with Auto Brake | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | — |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 28-way Power Adjustable Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation and Massage | — |
| Rear Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Seats with Centre Armrest, Rear Touchscreen, Heating and Ventilation | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | — |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | — |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Display with Lexus Remote Touch Controller, Navigation, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi and Pioneer 12-speaker Sound System | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Soft close function, all doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 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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LS vs LX FAQ
Is the Lexus LS or Lexus LX better?
The LS is better for a faster, lower-running-cost five-seat luxury car, with 5.0-second acceleration and 9.5 L/100 km. The LX is better if seven seats and all-wheel drive are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LX costs RM352,000 more than the Lexus LS. That extra outlay brings the SUV body, two additional seats, all-wheel drive, a hybrid module and 50 Nm more torque.
Which has more seats and better acceleration?
The LX has seven seats, two more than the LS. But the LS is substantially quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds versus 6.5 seconds for the LX.
