Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Lexus RX costs RM468,888, RM30,112 less than the RM499,000 Lotus Eletre, and its RM754 annual road tax is RM686 lower. It is also 213 mm shorter and 576 kg lighter, which matters in tight car parks. The Eletre answers with far stronger numbers: its twin motors produce 603 hp and 710 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 4.5 seconds against 7.6 seconds, while the 112 kWh battery claims 600 km of range. The Lexus brings more specified seat comfort; the Lotus brings more space and electric pace.
Pick the Lexus RX if you want the lower purchase price and road tax, a smaller 4,890 mm footprint, plus heated and ventilated front and rear seats.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want 603 hp EV performance, a claimed 600 km range, faster charging and the larger 688-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RX RM468,888; Lotus Eletre RM499,000.
- Annual road tax: Lexus RX RM754; Lotus Eletre RM1,440.
- Power and torque: Lexus RX 275 hp and 430 Nm; Lotus Eletre 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus RX 7.6 seconds; Lotus Eletre 4.5 seconds.
- Length and wheelbase: Lexus RX 4,890 mm and 2,850 mm; Lotus Eletre 5,103 mm and 3,019 mm.
- Boot space and airbags: Lexus RX 612 litres and seven airbags; Lotus Eletre 688 litres and 10 airbags.
RX
- RM30,112 cheaper to buy with RM686 lower annual road tax.
- Heated and ventilated front and rear seats, with rear power recline and folding.
- 576 kg lighter and 213 mm shorter.
- 275 hp and 430 Nm trail the Eletre's 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- No EV range or 22 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging capability.
- Smaller 612-litre boot and seven airbags versus 688 litres and 10 airbags.
Eletre
- Twin-motor 603 hp, 710 Nm output and 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 112 kWh battery with a claimed 600 km range, 22 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging.
- 688-litre boot, 10 airbags and a 3,019 mm wheelbase.
- Costs RM30,112 more and has RM686 higher annual road tax.
- At 5,103 mm long and 2,490 kg, it is 213 mm longer and 576 kg heavier.
- Its front and rear seats lack the RX's specified heating, ventilation, rear power recline and front-seat memory.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM468,888✓ | RM499,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754✓ | RM1,440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 275 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 603 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 710 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 112 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds | 4.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 258 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,890 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Weight | 1,914 kg | 2,490 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 612 litres | 688 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R21 | 255/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R21 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic 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 rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and 3D Function | Yes, with Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 RX & Eletre for sale
RX vs Eletre FAQ
Is the Lexus RX or Lotus Eletre better?
The Eletre is better for outright performance, EV range and boot capacity, with 603 hp, a claimed 600 km range and 688 litres. The RX suits buyers prioritising lower cost, lower road tax and specified heated and ventilated seats front and rear.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM30,112 more than the Lexus RX: RM499,000 versus RM468,888. Its annual road tax is also RM686 higher, at RM1,440 against RM754.
Which has more luggage room?
The Lotus Eletre has the larger boot at 688 litres, 76 litres more than the Lexus RX's 612 litres. Both are five-seat SUVs with five doors.
