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The Lexus IS 500 Ultimate Edition With Naturally Aspirated V8: A Final Tribute for Car Enthusiasts
Kevin Wong
May 22, 2025
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General
Retail Price
RM 169,888
RM 1,350,000
Top Speed(km/h)
240
270
0-100km/h(s)
7.4
4.9
Manufacturers Claim(L/100km)
8.5
12.7
Launched Year
2019
2021
On Sale
X
√
Warranty Manufacturer
-
5 years / Unlimited
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body
Segment
D-Segment
-
Length(mm)
4855
4770
Width(mm)
1860
1920
Height(mm)
1455
1350
Wheelbase(mm)
2805
2870
Weight(kg)
1580
2450
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fueltank(litres)
-
82
Boot Volume(L)
-
149
Engine
Capacity(cc)
1999
4969
Capacity(L)
2.0
5.0
Aspiration Form
Turbo
NA
Engine Power(PS)
245
477
Rpm at Max Hp(RPM)
6000
7100
Rpm at Max torque(RPM)
4000
4800
Number of Cylinders
4
8
Transmission
Number of gear
-
-
Transmission
AT
AT
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
-
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Parking Brake
-
Electric Parking Brake
Front Tyres
215 / 55R17
245 / 40 RF21
Rear Tyres
215 / 55R17
275 / 35 RF21
Spare Tyre
-
-
Off-road Performance
Ground Clearance
-
131
Active Safety Features
ABS/EBD
●
●
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
-
●
Seatbelt Reminder
-
-
Blind Spot Info System
-
-
Lane-keeping Alert
-
●
Autonomous Emergency Braking
●
-
Collision Warning
-
●
Passive Safety Features
Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Side Airbags
●
●
Rear Side Airbags
-
●
Front Curtain Airbags
●
●
Rear Curtain Airbags
●
●
knee_airbags
-
●
Rear Airbags
●
-
ISOFIX
●
●
Airbag Disable Function
●
●
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
-
-
Parking Sensor Front
●
●
Parking Sensor Rear
●
●
Parking Camera
rear cameras
front and rear cameras
Auto Parking
-
-
Auto Start/Stop
-
-
Hill Start Assist
●
-
Interior Features
Multi-function Steering Wheel
-
●
Paddle Shift
●
●
Head-up Display
-
●
Instrument Cluster
Electroluminescent Analogue
-
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
●
●
Anti-theft Features
Door Lock
Keyless Operation
Keyless Operation
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
Power Adjustable
8-Way Power Adjustable with Memory Function
Seat Features(Passenger)
Manual Adjustable
-
Seat Features(Rear)
Power Adjustable
-
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-con
●
-
Lighting Features
Headlamps
LED
LED
Taillamps
-
-
Daytime Running Lights
●
●
Auto Headlamps
●
●
Front Foglamps
-
-
Rear Foglamps
●
●
Interior Lighting
●
-
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Sunroof
●single sunroof
-
Sunshade
●
-
Folding Wing Mirrors
●
●
Auto Wipers
●
●
Multimedia Features
Screen
Touchscreen
-
Screen Size(inch)
7
-
Speaker Brand
-
Mark Levinson
Sound Plus Functions
-
●
Speakers
6 Speakers
13 Speakers
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2019 Kia Optima GT 2.0 Snapshot
Starting at RM 169,888, the 2019 Kia Optima GT 2.0 arrived on 2019. Its Petrol engine sips just 8.5L/100km.
2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Snapshot
Starting at RM 1,350,000, the 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible arrived on 2021. Its Petrol engine sips just 12.7L/100km.
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Kia Optima vs Lexus LC 500 Convertible Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | Stylish exterior and interiorLarge trunk for non-hybrid modelsMultiple engine options available | The driving experience is blandThe hybrid power of competitors is more efficientThe battery of the plug-in hybrid occupies the trunk space |
| Lexus LC 500 Convertible | Stunning exterior with spindle grille and sharp linesFour-layer soft top for quiet cabin and heat resistanceLuxurious Semi-Aniline leather interiorNeck heater for comfortable driving in cold weatherStrong V8 engine with 471 hp, great accelerationFast 20-second soft top operationAdvanced driving aids for safer driving | High fuel consumption with V8 engineHigh price with many costly optional packagesSoft top may require more maintenanceLimited rear seating space as a sports car |
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