Verdict
The Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift is the known-quantity choice at RM259,200, with a 181 hp/235 Nm 2.5-litre petrol four, six-speed automatic and claimed 8.0 L/100 km. The Lexus ES XZ20 is a far larger sedan on paper: 5,140 mm long and 1,920 mm wide against 4,900 mm and 1,820 mm. Its petrol hybrid/REV listing may suit buyers targeting electrified running, but its price and performance figures are still unconfirmed. For a Malaysian buyer, the choice is clarity and a smaller footprint versus waiting for the XZ20’s missing essentials.
Pick the Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift if you want a priced, fully specified 181 hp petrol executive sedan now.
Pick the Lexus ES XZ20 if its 240 mm longer body, 130 mm wider stance and petrol hybrid/REV listing matter more than having confirmed price and performance figures.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift RM259,200; Lexus ES XZ20 TBA.
- Fuel: Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift petrol; Lexus ES XZ20 petrol hybrid/REV.
- Length: Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift 4,900 mm; Lexus ES XZ20 5,140 mm.
- Width: Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift 1,820 mm; Lexus ES XZ20 1,920 mm.
- Height: Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift 1,450 mm; Lexus ES XZ20 1,555 mm.
- Wheelbase: Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift 2,820 mm; Lexus ES XZ20 2,950 mm.
6th Gen Facelift
- RM259,200 price is confirmed.
- 181 hp and 235 Nm outputs are known.
- Gets 10 airbags, reverse camera and front/rear parking sensors.
- 240 mm shorter and 130 mm narrower than the Lexus ES XZ20.
- Uses petrol rather than the Lexus ES XZ20’s petrol hybrid/REV powertrain listing.
XZ20
- 240 mm longer body than the Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift.
- 130 mm wider and 105 mm taller than the Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift.
- Petrol hybrid/REV powertrain is listed.
- Price remains TBA against the Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift’s RM259,200.
- No power, torque, transmission, economy or performance figures are confirmed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM259,200 | TBA |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM874 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 181 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 90 mm × 98 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | — |
| Transmission Name | 6 Speed Super ECT with A.I. Shift | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | — |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 207 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 186 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | 1,615 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | — |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | — |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama dB E70 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | — |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | — |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear door | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Halogen High Beam | — |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated | — |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down Centre Armrest with Audio and Air-con Controls | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | — |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | — |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade | — |
| Audio | 8" Lexus Display Audio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 8 Speakers | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Foot-operated | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 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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6th Gen Facelift vs XZ20 FAQ
Is the Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift or Lexus ES XZ20 better?
The Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift is the safer buy now because its RM259,200 price, 181 hp output and 8.0 L/100 km claim are known. Choose the XZ20 only if its 5,140 mm-long body and petrol hybrid/REV listing outweigh the missing price and performance details.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift costs RM259,200. The Lexus ES XZ20 price is TBA, so a cash difference cannot yet be calculated.
How much bigger is the Lexus ES XZ20?
The Lexus ES XZ20 is 240 mm longer, 100 mm wider, 105 mm taller and has a 130 mm longer wheelbase than the Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift. Both are five-seat executive sedans.
