Verdict
At RM1,228,000, the Lexus LM costs RM489,000 more than the RM739,000 Porsche Cayenne Coupe, yet they serve very different Malaysian households. The LM brings seven seats, a 3,000 mm wheelbase and power sliding doors, backed by a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The Cayenne Coupe is the driver’s choice on numbers: 350 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. It also has a 25.9 kWh battery for a claimed 90 km EV range, but its annual road tax is RM2,118 against RM835 for the Lexus.
Pick the Lexus LM if seven-seat passenger carrying, power sliding doors and unlimited-mileage warranty matter more than outright pace.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if you want 350 hp performance, all-wheel drive and up to 90 km of EV range for RM489,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM739,000.
- Power and torque: Lexus LM 188 hp and 236 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 350 hp and 500 Nm.
- Seating: Lexus LM 7 seats; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 5 seats.
- EV provision: Lexus LM has no stated battery capacity or EV range; Porsche Cayenne Coupe has a 25.9 kWh battery and 90 km EV range.
- Size: Lexus LM is 5,125 mm long and 1,955 mm tall; Porsche Cayenne Coupe is 4,930 mm long and 1,698 mm tall.
- Road tax: Lexus LM RM835 per year; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM2,118 per year.
LM
- Seven seats and power sliding doors.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Lower RM835 annual road tax.
- RM489,000 dearer than the Porsche Cayenne Coupe.
- 188 hp and front-wheel drive versus 350 hp and all-wheel drive.
- 110-litre boot versus 698 litres.
Cayenne Coupe
- 350 hp, 500 Nm and 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 25.9 kWh battery with 90 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging.
- 698-litre boot and Malaysian CKD assembly.
- Only five seats versus the Lexus LM's seven.
- RM2,118 annual road tax versus RM835.
- Four-year/100,000 km warranty versus five-year unlimited mileage.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000 | RM739,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835✓ | RM2,118 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 350 hp at 6,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp✓ | 173 hp |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 460 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 25.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 90 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 263 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,515 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 698 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Rear Panoramic Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| 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 | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose 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 Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 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.
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LM vs Cayenne Coupe FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The Lexus LM is better for carrying seven people, with power sliding doors and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is better for driving performance, with 350 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000 and the Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM739,000, so the Lexus is RM489,000 more expensive.
Which has lower running costs on road tax?
The Lexus LM has lower annual road tax at RM835, compared with RM2,118 for the Porsche Cayenne Coupe. The Porsche can travel up to 90 km on electric power from its 25.9 kWh battery, while no EV range is stated for the Lexus.
