Verdict
The Lexus LX costs RM1,540,000, a staggering RM1,344,120 more than the RM195,880 Toyota Fortuner. That money brings 415 hp and 650 Nm from a 3.4-litre petrol-hybrid V6, against the Fortuner’s 148 hp and 400 Nm 2.4-litre diesel four-cylinder, plus a 10-speed automatic rather than six speeds. It is also a much larger 5,100-mm SUV, which matters in tight Malaysian parking spaces. The Fortuner is the rational seven-seat AWD choice: it is 750 kg lighter, locally assembled and its annual road tax is RM754 rather than RM2,352.
Pick the Lexus LX if 415 hp, 650 Nm, a petrol-hybrid V6 and a 10-speed automatic justify paying RM1.54 million.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want seven seats and AWD for RM195,880, with RM754 annual road tax instead of RM2,352.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LX RM1,540,000; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880.
- Power and torque: Lexus LX 415 hp and 650 Nm; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp and 400 Nm.
- Powertrain: Lexus LX 3,445-cc petrol-hybrid V6 with one 49-hp/250-Nm motor; Toyota Fortuner 2,393-cc diesel inline-four.
- Transmission: Lexus LX 10-speed automatic; Toyota Fortuner six-speed automatic with Sequential Shifter.
- Size and weight: Lexus LX 5,100 mm long and 2,840 kg; Toyota Fortuner 4,795 mm long and 2,090 kg.
- Road tax: Lexus LX RM2,352 per year; Toyota Fortuner RM754 per year.
LX
- 415 hp and 650 Nm
- Petrol-hybrid V6 with a 49-hp electric motor
- 10-speed automatic and AWD
- RM1,344,120 more expensive
- RM1,598 higher annual road tax
- 750 kg heavier and 305 mm longer
Fortuner
- RM195,880 price
- RM754 annual road tax
- 7 airbags, stability control and 200-litre boot
- 267 hp less power and 250 Nm less torque
- Six-speed automatic versus 10 speeds
- No hybrid motor
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,540,000 | RM195,880✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,352 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 415 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ | 148 hp at 3,400 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 92 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.6 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 49 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 10 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 10 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 227 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,100 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 2,840 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | — | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | — | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | — | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 7 (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 |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | — | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | — | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| 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.
Used LX & Fortuner for sale
LX vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Lexus LX or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Lexus LX is decisively quicker on paper with 415 hp, 650 Nm and a 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Toyota Fortuner is the better financial choice at RM195,880, versus RM1.54 million for the LX.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LX costs RM1,344,120 more than the Toyota Fortuner: RM1,540,000 against RM195,880. Its annual road tax is also RM1,598 higher, at RM2,352 versus RM754.
Do both SUVs have seven seats and AWD?
Yes. Both the Lexus LX and Toyota Fortuner have seven seats, five doors and all-wheel drive. The Fortuner lists a 200-litre boot, while no boot-space figure is stated for the LX.
