Verdict
The Toyota Alphard is the rational Malaysian buy at RM548,000, leaving a huge RM680,000 against the RM1,228,000 Lexus LM. Its 2.4-litre turbo delivers 274 hp and 430 Nm, versus the LM’s 188 hp 2.5-litre engine and 180 hp motor, while its 510-litre boot is far more useful than the Lexus’s 110 litres. The LM counters with its hybrid powertrain, ventilated 18-way front seats and six front and six rear parking sensors. Buy it for those specific luxuries, not luggage capacity or outright output.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if you want the hybrid powertrain, ventilated 18-way front seats and denser six-sensor front and rear parking assistance.
Alphard
Pick the Toyota Alphard if you want RM680,000 in hand, 430 Nm of turbo torque and a 510-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Toyota Alphard RM548,000.
- Power and torque: Lexus LM 188 hp engine/180 hp motor and 236 Nm engine/270 Nm motor; Toyota Alphard 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Boot space: Lexus LM 110 litres; Toyota Alphard 510 litres.
- Fuel tank: Lexus LM 60 litres; Toyota Alphard 75 litres.
- Length and width: Lexus LM 5,125 mm and 1,890 mm; Toyota Alphard 5,010 mm and 1,850 mm.
- Parking sensors: Lexus LM six front and six rear; Toyota Alphard four front and four rear.
LM
- Hybrid powertrain with a 180 hp, 270 Nm motor.
- Ventilated 18-way power front seats with memory.
- Six front and six rear parking sensors, plus surround-view camera.
- Costs RM680,000 more.
- 110-litre boot is 400 litres smaller.
- Its 188 hp engine and 236 Nm engine torque trail the Alphard’s 274 hp and 430 Nm.
Alphard
- 274 hp and 430 Nm from its 2.4-litre turbo engine.
- 510-litre boot and 75-litre fuel tank.
- 15-speaker JBL audio, head-up display and ottoman middle-row captain’s chairs.
- Four front and four rear parking sensors versus the LM’s six at each end.
- Front seats are not listed with the LM’s 18-way adjustment and ventilation.
- Has six three-point seat belts, where the LM has seven.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000 | RM548,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 274 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 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, 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 | 7 Three-point | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row |
| 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 | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| 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 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| 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, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | Power sliding with soft close function |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| 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.
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LM vs Alphard FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Toyota Alphard better?
The Toyota Alphard is better for most buyers: it costs RM680,000 less, has 274 hp, 430 Nm and a 510-litre boot. The Lexus LM suits buyers specifically seeking its hybrid system, ventilated 18-way front seats and extra parking sensors.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000 and the Toyota Alphard costs RM548,000, so the gap is RM680,000.
Which has more luggage space?
The Toyota Alphard has vastly more luggage space at 510 litres, compared with 110 litres in the Lexus LM. That is a 400-litre advantage for the Toyota.
