Verdict
The RM43,008 dearer Lexus LBX is the more city-sized choice at 4,190 mm long, 605 mm shorter than the Toyota Fortuner, and its RM120 annual road tax is RM634 lower. It also brings a 9.8-inch touchscreen, reverse camera, blind-spot monitoring and autonomous braking. But it seats five and has front-wheel drive. The RM195,880 Fortuner counters with seven seats, all-wheel drive and 400 Nm from its 2.4-litre diesel, though its RM754 road tax and 200-litre boot demand consideration.
Pick the Lexus LBX if you need a compact five-seat SUV with hybrid hardware, lower RM120 road tax and a far fuller driver-assistance kit.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive, a 400 Nm diesel and a full-size spare tyre.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LBX RM238,888; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880.
- Powertrain: LBX 1.5-litre petrol hybrid with one 93 hp motor; Fortuner 2.4-litre 148 hp, 400 Nm diesel.
- Driveline: LBX front-wheel drive; Fortuner all-wheel drive.
- Size: LBX 4,190 mm long and 2,580 mm wheelbase; Fortuner 4,795 mm and 2,745 mm.
- Seating and boot: LBX five seats and 315 litres; Fortuner seven seats and 200 litres.
- Road tax: LBX RM120 per year; Fortuner RM754 per year.
LBX
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM754.
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking and steering lane-keeping assist.
- Reverse camera, powered boot and 9.8-inch Apple CarPlay/Android Auto touchscreen.
- Five seats versus the Fortuner's seven.
- Front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare tyre.
Fortuner
- Seven seats with one-touch tumble middle-row and space-up last-row functions.
- 400 Nm diesel torque and all-wheel drive.
- Full-size 17-inch alloy spare tyre.
- RM754 annual road tax versus RM120.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or reverse camera.
- 200-litre boot versus 315 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888 | RM195,880✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 90 hp | 148 hp✓ |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 15.6 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1.0 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag | 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 | Manual 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 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe Ioniser | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Power Sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | 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 |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery | — |
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 LBX & Fortuner for sale
LBX vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX or Toyota Fortuner better?
The LBX is better for a compact five-seat SUV with lower road tax and more safety assistance. The Fortuner is better when seven seats, all-wheel drive and 400 Nm of diesel torque matter more than equipment and running tax.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LBX costs RM238,888 and the Toyota Fortuner costs RM195,880, so the LBX is RM43,008 more expensive.
Which one has more passenger and luggage space?
The Fortuner carries seven people to the LBX's five, but the LBX has the larger stated boot at 315 litres versus 200 litres for the Fortuner.
