Verdict
The RM34,000 step from the NX to the RZ brings a 71.4-kWh battery, 440 km EV range and 150-kW DC charging, while annual road tax falls from RM830 to RM335. The RZ’s two motors produce 308 hp and 435 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 7.7 to 5.3 seconds. It is also 145 mm longer with a 160 mm longer wheelbase, yet its 522-litre boot is only two litres larger. Choose the NX for petrol-hybrid flexibility and its 200 km/h top speed; choose the RZ if home or public charging suits your routine.
Pick the Lexus NX if petrol-hybrid running, a 55-litre fuel tank and a 200 km/h top speed suit your travel pattern better than EV charging.
Pick the Lexus RZ if you can charge regularly and want 440 km of EV range, 5.3-second acceleration and lower RM335 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: NX RM395,888; RZ RM429,888
- 0-100 km/h: NX 7.7 seconds; RZ 5.3 seconds
- Powertrain output: NX 133-hp/208-Nm motors; RZ 308-hp/435-Nm motors
- Length and wheelbase: NX 4,660 mm/2,690 mm; RZ 4,805 mm/2,850 mm
- Weight: NX 1,765 kg; RZ 2,125 kg
- Top speed: NX 200 km/h; RZ 160 km/h
NX
- 55-litre petrol tank with hybrid assistance
- Ventilated front seats
- 200 km/h top speed
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.3 seconds
- RM830 annual road tax versus RM335
- Shorter 2,690-mm wheelbase versus 2,850 mm
RZ
- 440-km EV range from a 71.4-kWh battery
- 150-kW DC and 11-kW AC charging
- Auto parking and 12-speaker audio
- RM34,000 more expensive
- 160 km/h top speed versus 200 km/h
- Front seats are not ventilated
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM395,888✓ | RM429,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 184 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 221 Nm at 4,300 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 133 hp | 308 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 208 Nm | 435 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 71.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,765 kg | 2,125 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 Run-flats | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front 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 | 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 | 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), TPMS | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | 3 LED Projectors | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| 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 Start | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and 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 | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, Smart Card Key | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV 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.
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NX vs RZ FAQ
Is the Lexus NX or Lexus RZ better?
The RZ is better for regular EV charging, with 440 km range, 308 hp and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The NX suits buyers who need petrol-hybrid flexibility, a 55-litre tank and a higher 200 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RZ costs RM34,000 more than the Lexus NX. That gap brings EV running, a 71.4-kWh battery, 440 km range, 150-kW DC charging and substantially quicker acceleration.
Which Lexus has the larger boot?
The Lexus RZ has the marginally larger boot at 522 litres, against 520 litres in the Lexus NX. Both are five-seat SUVs with 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
