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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 498,888
RM 99,214
0-100km/h(s)
5.9
-
Manufacturers Claim(L/100km)
8.5
6.8
Launched Year
2023
2020
On Sale
√
√
Warranty Manufacturer
-
5 years / Unlimited
Fuel Type
Petrol Hybrid(HEV,MHEV)
Petrol
Body
Segment
Executive
C-Segment
Length(mm)
4890
4560
Width(mm)
1920
1780
Height(mm)
1709
1445
Wheelbase(mm)
2850
-
Weight(kg)
2155
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fueltank(litres)
65
50
Boot Volume(L)
838
-
Engine
Capacity(cc)
2393
1591
Capacity(L)
2.4
1.6
Aspiration Form
Turbo
NA
Engine Power(PS)
371
130
Rpm at Max Hp(RPM)
6000 rpm
6300
Rpm at Max torque(RPM)
2000 rpm
4850
Number of Cylinders
4
4
Electric Motor/Battery
Motor Output(PS)
190
-
Motor Torque(Nm)
461
-
Battery Type
Nickel Metal Hydride 4th Generation
-
Battery Capacity(kWh)
1.9
-
Transmission
Number of gear
-
-
Transmission
AT
AT
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
-
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
ventilated Disc
Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Front Tyres
235 / 50 R21
215 / 45R17
Rear Tyres
235 / 50 R21
215 / 45R17
Spare Tyre
-
Full Size
Off-road Performance
Ground Clearance
206
-
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
8
6
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Side Airbags
●
●
Rear Side Airbags
●
●
Front Curtain Airbags
●
●
Rear Curtain Airbags
●
●
ISOFIX
●
●
Airbag Disable Function
●
●
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
-
-
Parking Sensor Front
●
●
Parking Sensor Rear
●
●
Parking Camera
-
front and rear cameras
Auto Parking
●
-
Auto Start/Stop
●
-
Hill Start Assist
●
●
Interior Features
Multi-function Steering Wheel
●
●
Paddle Shift
●
●
Head-up Display
●
-
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
-
●
Anti-theft Features
Door Lock
Keyless Operation
-
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
8-way power adjustable driver's seat
Power Adjustable
Seat Features(Passenger)
8-way power adjustable passenger seat
-
Seat Features(Rear)
0 / 20 / 40-split folding / reclining rear seats
-
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
-
Dual-zone Automatic Full Automatic
Rear Air-con
●
-
Lighting Features
Headlamps
LED
Halogen
LED
Taillamps
-
-
Daytime Running Lights
●
●
Auto Headlamps
●
●
Front Foglamps
●
●
Rear Foglamps
●
-
Interior Lighting
●
●
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Folding Wing Mirrors
●
●
Auto Wipers
●
-
Multimedia Features
Screen
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Screen Size(inch)
9.8-Inch
-
Speaker Brand
-
-
Speakers
12-Speaker
6 Speakers
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2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Highlights
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Lexus RX vs Kia Cerato Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus RX | The exterior looks stylish and high-endOffers numerous technological configurationsThe seat is comfortable, made with high quality materials, and the infotainment system is easy to use | The rear seat space could be largerDriving feel a bit stiffThe driving performance is too steady, the acceleration is not fast enough, lacking the dazzling features that competitors have |
| Kia Cerato | Smooth exterior designFine assembly craftsmanship | The interior style is old-fashioned |
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