Verdict
The Volvo EX90 changes the brief with seven seats, 671 hp and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time, while its 106 kWh battery is rated for 617 km and accepts up to 350 kW DC charging. That suits a Malaysian family able to charge regularly. The Lexus RX is the more compact five-seater choice, with a much larger 612-litre boot against 310 litres and annual road tax of RM754 rather than RM1,940. Its 275 hp turbo petrol drivetrain takes 7.6 seconds to 100 km/h, so it is plainly the less urgent car.
RX
Pick the Lexus RX if you need the 612-litre boot, lower RM754 annual road tax and do not need a third row.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want seven seats, 671 hp electric performance and 617 km of claimed EV range.
Key differences
- Performance: Lexus RX 275 hp and 430 Nm; Volvo EX90 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- Acceleration: Lexus RX 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds; Volvo EX90 in 4.2 seconds.
- Seating: Lexus RX has 5 seats; Volvo EX90 has 7 seats.
- Boot space: Lexus RX 612 litres; Volvo EX90 310 litres.
- Dimensions: Lexus RX is 4,890 mm long with a 2,850 mm wheelbase; Volvo EX90 is 5,037 mm long with a 2,985 mm wheelbase.
- Annual road tax: Lexus RX RM754; Volvo EX90 RM1,940.
RX
- 612-litre boot is 302 litres larger.
- RM754 annual road tax is RM1,186 lower.
- Heated and ventilated rear seats.
- Only five seats versus the EX90's seven.
- 275 hp and 430 Nm trail the EX90's 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.4 seconds slower.
EX90
- Seven-seat cabin with integrated booster cushions on the outer second-row seats.
- 617 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging.
- 671 hp, 870 Nm and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 310-litre boot is 302 litres smaller.
- RM1,940 annual road tax is RM1,186 higher.
- At 2,704 kg, it is 790 kg heavier than the RX.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM468,888 | RM428,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754✓ | RM1,940 |
| 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 | — | 671 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 870 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 106 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 617 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 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 | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,890 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 1,914 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 612 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R21 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R21 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| 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 | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| 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 |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| 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 (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless 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 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 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.
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RX vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Lexus RX or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is better for a larger family and stronger performance: it has seven seats, 671 hp and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the Lexus RX for its 612-litre boot and far lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RX costs RM468,888 and the Volvo EX90 costs RM428,888, so the EX90 is RM40,000 cheaper.
Which has the better long-distance capability?
The EX90 has a 617 km claimed EV range, a 106 kWh battery and up to 350 kW DC charging. The RX instead uses a 68-litre petrol tank, so it suits buyers who prefer petrol refuelling.
