Verdict
At RM1.54 million, the F Sport is the rational LX: it retains the VIP’s 415 hp, 650 Nm hybrid V6, 10-speed automatic and 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time while carrying five instead of four. The VIP costs RM175,000 more for a four-seat layout and a 5,100-mm body, just 10 mm longer than the F Sport. With no stated gain in power, torque, economy or road tax, its case rests on that seating configuration and any trim-specific equipment a buyer confirms. Most Malaysian buyers should take the F Sport.
Pick the Lexus LX F Sport if you want the same 415 hp hybrid powertrain and five seats while keeping RM175,000 in hand.
Pick the Lexus LX VIP if a four-seat LX and its 5,100-mm body matter more to you than the RM175,000 premium.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LX F Sport RM1,540,000; Lexus LX VIP RM1,715,000.
- Seats: Lexus LX F Sport five; Lexus LX VIP four.
- Length: Lexus LX F Sport 5,090 mm; Lexus LX VIP 5,100 mm.
- Power: Lexus LX F Sport 415 hp at 5,200 rpm; Lexus LX VIP 415 hp at 5,200 rpm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LX F Sport 6.5 seconds; Lexus LX VIP 6.5 seconds.
- Rated economy: Lexus LX F Sport 10 L/100 km; Lexus LX VIP 10 L/100 km.
F Sport
- RM175,000 cheaper.
- Five seats instead of four.
- Matches the VIP’s 415 hp and 650 Nm outputs.
- 10 mm shorter than the VIP, at 5,090 mm.
VIP
- Four-seat layout.
- 5,100-mm body, 10 mm longer than the F Sport.
- Costs RM175,000 more.
- Has four seats versus the F Sport’s five.
- No gain over the F Sport in 415 hp, 650 Nm or the 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,540,000✓ | RM1,715,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,352 | RM2,352 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module | 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 5,200 rpm | 415 hp at 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 49 hp | 49 hp |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Gears | 10 | 10 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 10 L/100 km | 10 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 227 g/km | 227 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,090 mm | 5,100 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,840 kg | 2,840 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Front Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 265/50 R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 265/50 R22 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Cabin | ||
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes |
| 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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F Sport vs VIP FAQ
Is the Lexus LX F Sport or Lexus LX VIP better?
The Lexus LX F Sport is the better buy for most buyers: it costs RM175,000 less, has five seats and matches the VIP’s 415 hp, 650 Nm and 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the VIP only if its four-seat configuration is essential.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LX VIP costs RM175,000 more than the Lexus LX F Sport: RM1,715,000 versus RM1,540,000.
Is the Lexus LX VIP faster than the Lexus LX F Sport?
No. Both use a 415 hp, 650 Nm petrol-hybrid V6 with a 10-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, and both reach 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds.
