Verdict
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000 against the RX’s RM468,888, a RM759,112 jump that buys an executive MPV layout with seven seats, power sliding doors and a 3,000-mm wheelbase. It is also 235 mm longer, but its 110-litre boot is far smaller than the RX’s 612 litres. The RX is the more forceful choice: its 2.4-litre turbo makes 275 hp and 430 Nm, drives all four wheels and reaches 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds. For Malaysian family transport, the LM’s cabin utility is its case; for daily driving and luggage, take the RX.
The LM LM500h (RM1,468,000) sits above every RX variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Lexus LM if seven seats, power sliding doors, rear climate control and a 3,000-mm wheelbase matter more than price, boot space and outright performance.
Pick the Lexus RX if you want the RM759,112 saving, 612 litres of boot space, 275 hp and 430 Nm with all-wheel drive.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Lexus RX RM468,888.
- Seating and boot: Lexus LM 7 seats and 110 litres; Lexus RX 5 seats and 612 litres.
- Power and torque: Lexus LM 188 hp and 236 Nm petrol engine; Lexus RX 275 hp and 430 Nm.
- Driveline: Lexus LM front-wheel drive; Lexus RX all-wheel drive.
- Dimensions: Lexus LM 5,125 mm long with a 3,000-mm wheelbase; Lexus RX 4,890 mm long with a 2,850-mm wheelbase.
- Wheels: Lexus LM 19-inch alloys with 225/55R19 tyres; Lexus RX 21-inch alloys with 235/50R21 tyres.
LM
- Seven-seat MPV cabin with power-folding third row.
- Power sliding doors with soft-close and anti-pinch.
- Dual-zone rear climate control, rear panoramic roof and powered window shades.
- Costs RM759,112 more than the RX.
- 110-litre boot is 502 litres smaller than the RX’s.
- Front-wheel drive and 188 hp/236 Nm trail the RX’s all-wheel-drive 275 hp/430 Nm setup.
RX
- 275 hp and 430 Nm turbo engine with all-wheel drive.
- 612-litre boot.
- Adaptive Variable Suspension, head-up display and 21-inch wheels.
- Only five seats versus the LM’s seven.
- No power sliding doors, rear panoramic roof or powered rear sun shades.
- Single-zone rear air-conditioning versus the LM’s dual-zone rear system.
What the LM has over the RX
What the RX has over the LM
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The LM's wheelbase is 150 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the RX: 612 litres against 110.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000 | RM468,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM754✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM12,535/mo | RM4,785/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM32,275 | RM12,538✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 275 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.6 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,914 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 612 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | 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) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Rear Panoramic Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades | — |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System |
| 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 Push Button |
| 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and 3D Function |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | — |
| 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 |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Is the Lexus LM or Lexus RX better?
The RX is the better all-round daily driver on these figures, costing far less while supplying 612 litres of boot space, 275 hp and all-wheel drive. Choose the LM when its seven seats, power sliding doors and longer 3,000-mm wheelbase are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000 and the Lexus RX costs RM468,888, so the LM is RM759,112 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space, the Lexus LM or Lexus RX?
The Lexus RX has 612 litres of boot space, compared with 110 litres in the Lexus LM. The RX therefore has 502 litres more luggage capacity.
