Car Buyer's Guide

Overview

The Lexus LX is a full-size luxury SUV for buyers who need an electrified petrol flagship with AWD and up to seven seats. Malaysia’s J310 generation arrives for 2026 as the LX700h, pairing a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 hybrid with automatic transmission. Prices start at RM1.54 million.

LX in 2026 — what's new

The 2026 Lexus LX is newly launched in Malaysia as the LX700h. It uses a 3,445 cc twin-turbo V6 petrol hybrid rated at 464 hp, with AWD and an automatic transmission across the range. Urban provides seven seats, F Sport has five, and VIP has four. The LX700h follows an LX update that brings improved rigidity and technology, although Malaysian specifications do not detail those changes by variant.

Variants (3)

RM1,540,000–RM1,715,000 · est. from RM15,720/mo

Which variant to buy

Most buyers should take the RM1,540,000 Urban, because it matches the F Sport’s listed 3,445 cc hybrid, 464 hp, AWD and automatic drivetrain while retaining seven seats. Choose the RM1,540,000 F Sport only if a five-seat layout suits your needs. The RM1,715,000 VIP costs RM175,000 more and has four seats; its published mechanical specifications are unchanged, so check the equipment list carefully before paying the extra.

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Verdict

The LX700h gives Malaysia a 464 hp hybrid luxury SUV with AWD and a choice of four, five or seven seats. It is priced above the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, GLS and Maybach EQS SUV, though below the Maybach GLS. That makes the seating layout a key decision: Urban is the practical seven-seat entry point, while VIP demands a substantial premium for fewer seats.

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Lexus LX sales in Malaysia

191 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #119 best-selling model this year.

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Lexus LX resale value

What a used LX holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.

A three-year-old LX holds about 63% of its original value — broadly in line with the market average of 64%. The slower the line falls, the better it holds its value.
0% 50% 100% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Age (years)
Lexus LX Market average
Year Trade guide Typical asking Holds
2025 RM1,126,800 85%
2024 RM869,200 65%
2023 RM843,900 63%
2022 RM831,100 63%
2021 RM631,650 50%
2020 RM588,000 48%
2019 RM363,500 39%
2018 RM310,300 34%
2017 RM276,900 30%

Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.

Generations

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Lexus LX FAQ

How much is the Lexus LX in Malaysia?

The Lexus LX starts at RM1,540,000 for Urban and F Sport. The four-seat VIP costs RM1,715,000.

Which Lexus LX variant should I buy?

Buy the Urban if you need seven seats. F Sport costs the same but has five seats, while VIP costs RM175,000 more for a four-seat configuration with the same listed powertrain.

How many seats does the Lexus LX have?

Urban has seven seats, F Sport has five seats and VIP has four seats.

What powertrain does the Lexus LX700h use?

It uses a 3,445 cc twin-turbo V6 petrol hybrid rated at 464 hp, paired with an automatic transmission and AWD.

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