Lexus

The Lexus LM might be a relatively common sight on our roads, but unless it wears a Lexus Malaysia number plate holder, it’s likely a converted Toyota Alphard. Parallel imported units are extremely rare, most are converted Alphards advertised as LMs. Today, Alphard-to-LM conversions can be done for between RM 10,000 to RM 20,000. More expensive conversion kits will include the chrome blade on the sliding door: the most obvious differentiator between a cheap kit and a properly done conversion / o

Toyota's Gazoo Racing division has announced the introduction of Circuit Mode on the Toyota GR Yaris and the upcoming Lexus LBX Morizo RR. The feature is designed to optimize vehicle settings specifically for track use, offering a more engaging and responsive driving experience. Circuit Mode is activated through a smartphone application that utilizes GPS technology to detect when the vehicle is on a racetrack. This functionality ensures that the enhanced performance settings are only activated i

Have you ever noticed that when you drive into ‘old money’ neighborhoods, you know, those residential areas favoured by families who made their riches generations before Malaysia even existed, that the cars parked inside are very average? If you ever get to peep inside. The difference between ‘old money’ folks and ‘new money’ folks (imagine MLM, and you’re not far off) is that ‘old money’ folks try very hard to hide their wealth, while ‘new money’ folks try very hard to get attention. It’s inter

To be honest, I had a lot of apprehensions when I approached the Lexus LBX for the first time. With prices ranging from RM 238,888 (entry Premium variant) to RM 270,388 (Luxury variant, with two-tone paint), the LBX is asking for a lot of money for what’s essentially a more luxurious interpretation of a B-segment Mazda CX-3 sort of vehicle. Its engine? A 3-cylinder 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle Dynamic Force two-motor full hybrid (M15A-FXE). Will a brief drive from Mutiara Damansara to Janda Baik pee

The Lexus LBX has finally launched in Malaysia, coming fully imported (CBU) from Japan. Two variants are offered, as below: Lexus LBX price in Malaysia, OTR w/o ins. Variant Price LBX Premium Single Tone RM 238,888 LBX Premium Dual Tone RM 240,388 LBX Luxury Single Tone RM 268,888 LBX Luxury Dual Tone RM 270,388 For comparison, a Mercedes-Benz GLA starts at RM 258,888, while the BMW X1 starts at RM 265,700. However this is just for reference, because the Lexus LBX sits one segment lower, riding

In line with the Philippines government's announcement of tax deduction on hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), Toyota Motor Philippines and Lexus Philippines have announced new prices for their Japanese-produced hybrid models. The passage of Executive Order 62 sees a drop in tariffs on hybrids and PHEVs made in countries not covered by a free trade agreement. In the case of Toyota and Lexus, only hybrid models imported from Japan are seeing price reductions as hybrid models like the Corolla Cro