Verdict
The Lexus RX ALA10 is the more complete new-versus-outgoing move, with 275 hp and 430 Nm cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 9.5 to 7.6 seconds, while its 2,850 mm wheelbase liberates a useful 612-litre boot. The RM80,088 gap also brings autonomous braking, steering correction, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The RX AL20 remains the sensible used-minded choice: it costs less, carries 10 airbags to the ALA10’s seven, and its 73-litre tank is 5 litres larger.
AL20
Pick the Lexus RX AL20 if a RM388,800 entry price, 10 airbags and a 73-litre fuel tank matter more than newer driver assistance and outright pace.
ALA10
Pick the Lexus RX ALA10 if you want 275 hp, a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time, more rear-seat kit and the security of a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM388,800 for the RX AL20 versus RM468,888 for the RX ALA10.
- Power and torque: 235 hp/350 Nm versus 275 hp/430 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds versus 7.6 seconds.
- Wheelbase and boot space: 2,790 mm and 521 litres versus 2,850 mm and 612 litres.
- Safety assistance: 10 airbags and no autonomous braking versus seven airbags with autonomous braking and steering correction.
- Warranty: three years/100,000 km versus five years/unlimited mileage.
AL20
- RM80,088 lower purchase price.
- 10 airbags, against seven in the ALA10.
- 73-litre fuel tank and a rated 7.9 L/100 km economy figure.
- 235 hp and 350 Nm trail the ALA10’s 275 hp and 430 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or steering correction.
- 521-litre boot is 91 litres smaller.
ALA10
- 275 hp, 430 Nm and a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 612-litre boot, 2,850 mm wheelbase and power-folding, reclining, heated and ventilated rear seats.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, 360-degree camera and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Costs RM80,088 more.
- Seven airbags, three fewer than the AL20.
- 68-litre fuel tank is 5 litres smaller, and it has no front or rear foglamps.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM388,800✓ | RM468,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 235 hp at 4,800 rpm | 275 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,650 rpm | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 86 mm × 86 mm | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 11 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed AT | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,890 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,960 kg | 1,914 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 73 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 521 litres | 612 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R20 | 235/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R20 | 235/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/L 33 | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Alloy | 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) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 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 door | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | 3 LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, Sliding, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 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 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window sun shades | — |
| Audio | 8" Lexus Premium Audio, Display Audio Controller with 12 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 Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| 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 | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and 3D Function |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| 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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AL20 vs ALA10 FAQ
Is the Lexus RX AL20 or Lexus RX ALA10 better?
The RX ALA10 is better for performance, rear accommodation, active safety and warranty cover. The RX AL20 is the stronger choice if its lower price, 10-airbag count and larger 73-litre tank are your priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RX ALA10 costs RM80,088 more than the RX AL20: RM468,888 against RM388,800.
Which Lexus RX has the larger boot?
The RX ALA10 has the larger boot at 612 litres, beating the RX AL20’s 521 litres by 91 litres. Its wheelbase is also 60 mm longer at 2,850 mm.
