Verdict
These cars answer very different Malaysian luxury-car briefs. The Range Rover costs RM2,488,000, but brings five seats, five doors and an 818-litre boot, plus 523 hp, 750 Nm and all-wheel drive. The LC is RM1,379,000, reaches 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds against 4.6 seconds, and has a 270 km/h top speed, but its two-door, four-seat body has only 197 litres of luggage room. Its RM10,991 annual road tax is also far higher than the Range Rover’s RM3,872.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you need five-seat usability, an 818-litre boot and all-wheel drive alongside 750 Nm.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the quicker 0-100 km/h time, 270 km/h top speed and a two-door luxury coupe format.
Key differences
- Price: Range Rover RM2,488,000; LC RM1,379,000.
- Output: Range Rover 523 hp and 750 Nm; LC 470 hp and 540 Nm.
- Performance: Range Rover 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and 250 km/h; LC 4.4 seconds and 270 km/h.
- Practicality: Range Rover has 5 doors, 5 seats and an 818-litre boot; LC has 2 doors, 4 seats and a 197-litre boot.
- Annual road tax: Range Rover RM3,872; LC RM10,991.
- Driveline: Range Rover all-wheel drive; LC rear-wheel drive.
Range Rover
- 523 hp and 750 Nm V8
- All-wheel drive
- Five seats and 818-litre boot
- RM1.109 million dearer
- Slower 0-100 km/h time and lower top speed
- Five-year warranty capped at 150,000 km
LC
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- RM1.109 million lower purchase price
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty with 100,000 km free service
- Two doors and four seats versus five doors and five seats
- 197-litre boot versus 818 litres
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,488,000 | RM1,379,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,872✓ | RM10,991 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 4,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 470 hp at 7,100 rpm |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 540 Nm at 4,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 88.3 mm | 94 mm × 89.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 270 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 267 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,345 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,965 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 82 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 197 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 275/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | 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), TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two 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 | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
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 Range Rover & LC for sale
Range Rover vs LC FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Lexus LC better?
The Range Rover is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats and an 818-litre boot. The LC is better as a performance-focused coupe, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and topping out at 270 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Range Rover costs RM1,109,000 more than the Lexus LC. That gap buys five-door practicality, an 818-litre boot, all-wheel drive and 750 Nm, while the LC remains quicker to 100 km/h.
Which has the better warranty cover?
The Lexus LC has the stronger mileage cover: five years with unlimited mileage, plus five-year/100,000 km free service. The Range Rover also has a five-year warranty, capped at 150,000 km.
