Verdict
The Lexus LS XF50 is the more complete new-generation limousine: its 415 hp, 600 Nm twin-turbo V6 and 10-speed automatic cut the 0-100 km/h time to 5.0 seconds, while rear passengers gain 18-way powered seats and a touchscreen. But the RM418,552 gap is vast. The XF40 Facelift has a larger 560-litre boot, a full-size spare and an 84-litre tank, so a used example makes sense if you want V8 power and space without crossing RM1 million. The XF50 also halves the annual road-tax bill to RM4,133.
Pick the Lexus LS XF40 Facelift if you want the RM769,448 entry point, a 560-litre boot and a naturally aspirated 4.6-litre V8.
Pick the Lexus LS XF50 if you can justify RM1,188,000 for 600 Nm, modern active safety and a far more accommodating rear cabin.
Key differences
- Price: XF40 Facelift RM769,448; XF50 RM1,188,000.
- Power and torque: XF40 Facelift 380 hp and 493 Nm; XF50 415 hp and 600 Nm.
- Performance and economy: XF40 Facelift 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and 10.7 L/100 km; XF50 5.0 seconds and 9.5 L/100 km.
- Size and boot: XF40 Facelift is 5,090 mm long with a 560-litre boot; XF50 is 5,235 mm long with a 480-litre boot.
- Transmission: XF40 Facelift uses an eight-speed automatic; XF50 uses a 10-speed automatic.
- Annual road tax: XF40 Facelift RM9,366; XF50 RM4,133.
XF40 Facelift
- RM418,552 less to buy
- 560-litre boot and full-size 18-inch alloy spare
- 4.6-litre V8 with 380 hp
- 493 Nm trails the XF50's 600 Nm, and 0-100 km/h takes 5.7 seconds rather than 5.0 seconds
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring or rear cross-traffic auto brake
- Rear seats are not power-adjustable and lack heating, ventilation and a touchscreen
XF50
- 415 hp and 600 Nm from the 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6
- 28-way front seats with massage; 18-way heated and ventilated rear seats
- Autonomous braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control
- Costs RM418,552 more
- 480-litre boot is 80 litres smaller
- No spare tyre, where the XF40 Facelift has a full-size 18-inch alloy spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM769,448✓ | RM1,188,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,366 | RM4,133✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,608 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Horsepower | 380 hp at 6,400 rpm | 415 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 493 Nm at 4,100 rpm | 600 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 94 mm × 83 mm | 85.5 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8 | 10.476 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Super ECT with A.I. Shift | 10-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 10.7 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 249 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,090 mm | 5,235 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,970 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | 2,080 kg | 2,155 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 84 litres | 82 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 560 litres✓ | 480 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 245/45RF20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 245/45RF20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 18" Alloy | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with Auto Brake and Rear Pedestrian Detection with Auto Brake |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | 28-way Power Adjustable Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation and Massage |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down Centre Armrest with Audio and Air-con Controls | 18-way Power Adjustable Seats with Centre Armrest, Rear Touchscreen, Heating and Ventilation |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" EMV Screen, DVD/MP3 player with 10 Speakers | 12.3" Display with Lexus Remote Touch Controller, Navigation, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi and Pioneer 12-speaker 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft close function, all doors | Soft close function, all doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 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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XF40 Facelift vs XF50 FAQ
Is the Lexus LS XF40 Facelift or Lexus LS XF50 better?
The Lexus LS XF50 is better equipped and quicker, with 415 hp, 600 Nm, 5.0-second acceleration and active safety systems. The XF40 Facelift is the rational used buy if its much lower purchase price, 560-litre boot and full-size spare matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LS XF50 costs RM418,552 more than the Lexus LS XF40 Facelift. That buys 35 hp, 107 Nm, a 10-speed automatic, advanced driver assistance and substantially more rear-seat adjustment.
Which Lexus LS has lower road tax in Malaysia?
The Lexus LS XF50 has lower annual road tax at RM4,133, versus RM9,366 for the 4.6-litre V8 Lexus LS XF40 Facelift. Its 3,445 cc V6 is substantially smaller than the XF40 Facelift's 4,608 cc V8.
