Verdict
The Emeya is 69% more powerful, while the ES is about 20% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
The Emeya 900 Sport Carbon (RM729,000) sits above every ES variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
What the ES has over the Emeya
SunroofPower SocketsAuto Start/StopPaddle ShiftAuto Parking
What the Emeya has over the ES
AssemblyChild Safety LockSeatbelt ReminderRear FoglampsWing Mirror Turn IndicatorsCup HoldersFolding Wing Mirrors
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Emeya's wheelbase is 119 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Emeya is 321 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
ES 5,140 × 1,920 × 1,555 mm · wheelbase 2,950 mmEmeya 5,139 × 2,241 × 1,459 mm · wheelbase 3,069 mm
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM366,888✓ | RM459,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | — | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM867✓ | RM1,440 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM3,745/mo✓ | RM4,685/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM9,886✓ | RM12,182 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,751 | RM1,486✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM8.76 | RM7.43✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM62,519✓ | RM75,538 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 4.6 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 15 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | A25A-FXS 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and hybrid assistance; sixth-generation Lexus Hybrid System with 68-cell 251.6V lithium-ion battery; 247 PS (244 hp) total system output | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 186 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 235 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 710 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 102 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 610 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 420 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | 4.15 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 4.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 101 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,140 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,555 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Weight | 1,810 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 493 litres | 509 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 285/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy 5 Energy | Pirelli P-Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | — | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Medium Grey Metallic Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Medium Grey Metallic Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering with Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Revised TNGA GA-K platform; MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear (first ES with multi-link); electric power steering with variable gear ratio | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Lexus Safety System+ 4.0, Emergency Steering Assist (ESA) with Active Support, Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Traffic Movement Notification (TMN), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Vehicle Approach Notice, Parking Support Alert / Parking Support Brake (PKSB), Active Cornering Assist (ACA), Secondary Collision Brake (SCB), Vehicle Braking Posture Control, Emergency Brake Signal, Brake Assist (BA), Brake Hold, Tyre Pressure Warning System, Intruder and Tilt Sensors | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Slim LED Headlamps with Twin L-Signature, Auto Levelling and Automatic High Beam | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Light Bar with Illuminated Lexus Logo | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Powered Driver's Seat with Memory and Power Easy Access, 8-way Powered Passenger Seat, 2-way Lumbar, 3-level Heating and Ventilation, Perforated Synthetic Leather | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down Centre Armrest with Cup Holders, Adjustable Headrests | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge, S-Flow Control and nanoe | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Slim Panoramic Roof with Single Movable Glass | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C (60W) Front, 12V in Console Box, 2 USB-C (45W) Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Omotenashi Ambient Lighting (64 Colours, 6 Dynamic Themes) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14" Full HD Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound, 17 Speakers + Subwoofer, Active Noise Control | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes, with Parking Support Brake | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes, with Parking Support Brake | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera | Yes, with Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Lexus Teammate Advanced Park | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Responsive Hidden Switches, Heated Steering Wheel, Qi Wireless Charger, Digital Rear View Mirror, Electro-Shiftmatic Shift-by-wire with EV Mode Switch, Drive Modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, Custom), Auto-dimming Driver's Wing Mirror with Memory and Reverse-linked Tilt, Front Door Scuff Plates | Tyre puncture repair kit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year hybrid components warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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How long does charging take?
The Emeya's 102.0 kWh battery takes about 4.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 15 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 420 kW peak.