Just yesterday, we brought you news of the Lexus ES facelift going on sale in Thailand in sole 300h trim. Now, Lexus Malaysia has announced that the order books for the rejuvenated Toyota Avalon-based full-size sedan is open – three variants of the refreshed ES feature with the range kicking off with the Lexus ES 250 Premium, followed by the ES 250 Luxury and the ES 300h.
The Lexus ES 250 Premium is priced from RM259,200 (up from the pre-facelift’s RM257,318) while the Luxury variant will require potential owners to fork out more as that one goes for RM278,600 (an increase from RM276,690). At the very top of the range sits the Lexus ES 300h, priced from RM355,100 (pre-facelift, RM353,201). All prices quoted are on-the-road without insurance.
So, what exactly is new on the facelifted Lexus ES? For starters, the front end receives a reworked fascia with an updated take on the marque’s trademark ‘Spindle Grille’ – said grille design has been reworked to feature a larger assembly framed by a thicker chrome surround. Elsewhere, the headlights sport redesigned L-shaped LED daytime running lights while the fog lamp surrounds get a more stylised outlook.
In profile, the Lexus ES facelift receives new 17-inch wheels – the hybrid model comes equipped with 10-spoke designs while non-hybrids receive 20-spoke units. Moving on to the rear, the Lexus ES facelift features redesigned tail lamp assemblies with L-shaped graphics while a X-shaped chrome detail pulls said rear lamps and number plate recess together for a more cohesive finish.
As for the technical bits, Lexus has claimed that a reengineered structure has resulted in improved ride quality and handling while extra sound-deadening material has been added behind the dashboard to further cancel out noise. As for the powertrains, the Lexus ES facelift range soldiers on with the same engine/gearbox combination.
The ES 250 Premium and Luxury variants are motivated by a 2.5 litre 2AR-FE four-cylinder engine with 181 hp at 6,000 rpm and 235 Nm of torque at 4,100 rpm – transmission is a six-speed Super ECT auto transmission. The ES 300h, on the other hand, is powered by a 2.5 litre 2AR-FXE Atkinson cycle four-cylinder mill paired to a 105 kW electric motor juiced up by a 650V nickel-metal hydride battery.
Total power output is rated at 202 hp while a P314 eCVT setup puts power to the road. An all-new 2.0 litre direct-injection 6AR-FSE mill currently employed in the facelifted Toyota Camry 2.0 is only available on ES models destined for Russia, China and Taiwan.
Inside, the facelifted Lexus ES features a new three-spoke steering wheel, a new gear selector design with leather boot and a 4.2-inch TFT LCD colour multi-info display, embossed seat upholstery and a new “Enter” button to complement the mouse-like Remote Touch Interface (RTI).
The new ES premiered with the Lexus Safety System+ platform which features vehicle- and pedestrian-detecting Pre-Collision System (PCS) emergency braking, Lane Departure Alert, auto high beam and radar cruise control. Also, the usual suite includes Rear Cross Traffic Alert, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist and Lane Change Assist with blind spot assistance – whether or not the bulk of it makes it here, we’ll find out soon.
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is Jonathan James Tan still working with paultan? haven’t seem him posting since mid June
Lexus never move-up to the game don’t they? So stuck with the success in the past. Old Lexus owner must be so happy as their old ride never gets outdated.
They have, only idiots living under the rock keep on denying their effort.
I hate the price, but i kinda liked it after i test drove it 2 years back.
But UMW, stop ripping us with your exhorbitant prices!
u pay about RM25k more in Thai…boleh ES300h start from RM355k, Thai start from RM380k..so this oso might be toyota japan ripping ASEAN pipu not just umw.
Thailand have different tax structure.
thier luxury car, not cheap.
try look at other brand too, then the tax structure comparison.
then, u get urself a solid conclusion.
Would be better if offer more engine variety.
Looks like the 300h price in Malaysia is much cheapar than Thailand..I wonder why.
Imported cars in Thailand more expensive in Thailand than in Malaysia? That’s a plus point for M’sia
Not bad pricing even in the environment of ridiculous car prices in Malaysia.
A 3-series price for a 5-series features.
not bad but reading the low spec of the ES really sounds like camry 2.5…? is it worth the premium?
259k will go for c200, who gonna buy this crap?
people who want a bigger car and wont spend 5-er or E-er price..
You are not comparing apples to apples. People who buy this car have different requirements and needs vs a c class owner.
Stupid Malaysian always compare prices vs prices not apples to apples
What else can you do except bashing? Can you afford the c200? The only crap that Malaysia has is you, always talk big like Proton
Slide increase in the price of this car compared to a year ago. I think this is attributed to the slide in the MYR. At the rate that the MYR is going one can only afford to buy a bullock cart if lucky.
Are you ‘membangkitkat huru-hara masyarkat’ and waiting to be berkas and sent to Jupiter? Becareful ya you Proton, take good care of yourself, I wish you all the bests. Have good support, and Proton get good sales.
Bersama-sama kita majukan negara Malaysia. Don’t move backwards.
@Jimmy
I am not to sure what are you going about with what you have just wrote. Maybe I need the enigma machine to decode. I am just stating a fact with with regarding the MYR. I think most people cannot substantiate their argument with facts and data in this forum. That is the sad case and the product of our esteem quality education.
People who buy this car . Wanna ask if you’re buying to seat in the rear or buying this car to be the driver. I mean CEO sure seat in the rear and let his driver drive around mah. I am no CEO so cannot afford it.
Most of the ppl buy this car no money one cannot afford driver so surely they drive own self la. Which is a pity since this car is only good at the rear seats and the maid will get to enjoy the most.
More like the husband is the driver while the wife is CEO. Wife enjoys all the benefit of this car. Wife is king la.
the fog lamp surrounds get a more stylised outlook.
“Stylised outlook” ?? Do you want to check dictionary for those words??
Gregory, i think it is best to write with a writing style that is closer to the readers’ hearts. We don’t have the time to goole for fancy word such as “fascia” eventhough we can just predict its usage. “More specialised”? help us here bro, just don’t. We enjoy our reading here is purely due to Paultan.com’s write up is somewhat “Malaysian”.
Only tai lan ngong will buy this junk. Better get the camry hybrid.
This car is really leng chai leh. But I am still looking for a used Hyundai Genesis.
Unfortunately, none was sold in Bolehland, eventhough SD brought in 5 units.
No new 2.0t engine option?