Verdict
The Lexus LS LS 500 Luxury is the rational Malaysian buy: it keeps the same 415 hp, 600 Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, 10-speed automatic and full active-safety suite as the Executive (Kiriko). The RM280,000 gap buys a far more indulgent rear cabin, with 22-way adjustment, a passenger-side ottoman, cooling and massage, plus 23-speaker Mark Levinson audio and twin 11.6-inch rear screens. For an owner-driven LS, the Luxury’s 480-litre boot also beats the Kiriko’s 440 litres. The Kiriko makes sense chiefly for buyers regularly chauffeured in the back.
Pick the Lexus LS LS 500 Luxury if you want identical 415 hp performance and safety for RM280,000 less, with a larger 480-litre boot.
Pick the Lexus LS LS 500 Executive (Kiriko) if rear-seat comfort and entertainment matter enough to justify the RM280,000 premium.
Key differences
- Price: RM1,188,000 for the Luxury versus RM1,468,000 for the Executive (Kiriko).
- Rear-seat adjustment: 18-way power adjustment in the Luxury versus 22-way power adjustment with passenger-side ottoman in the Executive (Kiriko).
- Rear-seat comfort: heating and ventilation in the Luxury versus heating, cooling and massage in the Executive (Kiriko).
- Audio and rear entertainment: Pioneer 12-speaker system in the Luxury versus Mark Levinson 23-speaker system plus dual 11.
- Boot space: 480 litres in the Luxury versus 440 litres in the Executive (Kiriko).
LS 500 Luxury
- RM280,000 less expensive.
- 480-litre boot, 40 litres larger.
- Same 415 hp, 600 Nm powertrain and active-safety equipment.
- Rear seats lack the Executive (Kiriko)’s 22-way adjustment, ottoman, cooling and massage.
- Pioneer 12-speaker audio; no dual 11.6-inch rear entertainment screens.
LS 500 Executive (Kiriko)
- 22-way rear seats with passenger-side ottoman, cooling and massage.
- Mark Levinson 23-speaker Reference Surround Sound system.
- Dual 11.6-inch rear displays with Blu-Ray and SD card playback.
- Costs RM280,000 more.
- 440-litre boot is 40 litres smaller than the Luxury’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,188,000✓ | RM1,468,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM4,133 | RM4,133 |
| 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 and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Horsepower | 415 hp | 415 hp |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 85.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.476 | 10.476 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10-Speed Direct Shift | 10-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,235 mm | 5,235 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | 2,135 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | 82 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45RF20 | 245/45RF20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45RF20 | 245/45RF20 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | 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 | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with Auto Brake and Rear Pedestrian Detection with Auto Brake | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with Auto Brake and Rear Pedestrian Detection with Auto Brake |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | 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 | 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 | 22-way Power Adjustable Seats with Passenger Side Ottoman, Centre Armrest, Rear Touchscreen, Heating, Cooling and Massage |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | 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 | 12.3" Display with Lexus Remote Touch Controller, Navigation, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi and Mark Levinson 23-speaker Reference Surround Sound System, Rear Seat Entertainment with Dual 11.6" Displays, Blu-Ray and SD Card |
| 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 Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft close function, all doors | Soft close function, all doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | 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 500 Luxury vs LS 500 Executive (Kiriko) FAQ
Is the Lexus LS LS 500 Luxury or Lexus LS LS 500 Executive (Kiriko) better?
The Luxury is better for owner-drivers because it matches the Kiriko’s 415 hp, 600 Nm drivetrain and safety equipment for far less. The Executive (Kiriko) is better only if its upgraded rear seating, massage, ottoman and rear entertainment will be used often.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LS LS 500 Executive (Kiriko) costs RM280,000 more than the Lexus LS LS 500 Luxury.
What does the Executive (Kiriko) add over the Luxury?
It adds 22-way rear seats with a passenger-side ottoman, cooling and massage, a Mark Levinson 23-speaker system, and dual 11.6-inch rear entertainment displays with Blu-Ray and SD card playback.
