Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift is the known quantity: 204 hp, 247 Nm and a 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a complete safety and convenience kit. The XZ20 is materially larger at 5,140 mm long on a 2,950 mm wheelbase, against 4,975 mm and 2,870 mm, and its petrol hybrid/REV designation may suit those waiting for the newer format. But its price, output, drivetrain and equipment remain unconfirmed, so the outgoing car is the safer used-buying decision today.
Pick the Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift if you want confirmed performance, a 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty and a fully specified executive sedan now.
Pick the Lexus ES XZ20 if its 165 mm longer body, 80 mm wider cabin footprint and petrol hybrid/REV configuration matter more than having confirmed final specifications.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift RM320,888; Lexus ES XZ20 TBA.
- Fuel type: Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift petrol; Lexus ES XZ20 petrol hybrid/REV.
- Length: Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift 4,975 mm; Lexus ES XZ20 5,140 mm.
- Width: Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift 1,865 mm; Lexus ES XZ20 1,920 mm.
- Height: Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift 1,445 mm; Lexus ES XZ20 1,555 mm.
- Wheelbase: Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift 2,870 mm; Lexus ES XZ20 2,950 mm.
XZ10 Facelift
- 204 hp and 247 Nm with a confirmed 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 10 airbags, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and blind spot monitoring
- 8-speed Direct Shift automatic and 18-inch alloy wheels
- 165 mm shorter body and 80 mm narrower stance than the XZ20
- Uses petrol rather than the XZ20's petrol hybrid/REV configuration
XZ20
- 165 mm longer and 80 mm wider than the XZ10 Facelift
- 2,950 mm wheelbase, 80 mm longer than the XZ10 Facelift
- Petrol hybrid/REV fuel configuration
- At 5,140 mm long and 1,920 mm wide, it has a larger footprint to place in tight parking spaces than the 4,975 mm by 1,865 mm XZ10 Facelift
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM320,888 | TBA |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM867 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 204 hp at 6,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 247 Nm at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | — |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | — |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,975 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | 1,660 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R18 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R18 | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005A | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | — |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut | — |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | — |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | — |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Cushion Bag) | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projectors | — |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | — |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down Centre Armrest with Audio and Air-con Controls | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | — |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade | — |
| Audio | 8" Remote Touch Interface, Lexus Premium Audio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and Pioneer 10-speaker System | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| 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 | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Convenience Notes | Smart Card Key | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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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XZ10 Facelift vs XZ20 FAQ
Is the Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift or Lexus ES XZ20 better?
The XZ10 Facelift is the better-defined purchase, with confirmed power, performance, safety equipment and warranty coverage. Choose the XZ20 only if you specifically want its larger dimensions and petrol hybrid/REV layout, and can wait for its remaining specifications.
What is the price difference?
There is no calculable price difference yet because the Lexus ES XZ20 price is TBA. The XZ10 Facelift is listed at RM320,888.
Which Lexus ES is easier to park?
The XZ10 Facelift should be easier to place in tight bays: it is 4,975 mm long and 1,865 mm wide, versus 5,140 mm and 1,920 mm for the XZ20. It also has front and rear parking sensors plus a reverse camera.
