Verdict
The S90 uses 52% less fuel, the S90 is 41% more powerful, while the S90 is about 8% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the ES has over the S90
SunroofPaddle ShiftElectric Steering Adjustment
What the S90 has over the ES
AssemblyAirbag Disable FunctionChild Safety LockSeatbelt ReminderFront FoglampsRear FoglampsWing Mirror Turn IndicatorsCup HoldersSun ShadeTiptronicFolding Wing Mirrors
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The ES is 41 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
ES 5,140 × 1,920 × 1,555 mm · wheelbase 2,950 mmS90 4,969 × 1,879 × 1,440 mm · wheelbase 2,941 mm
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM366,888 | RM339,315✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | — | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM867 | RM365✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM3,745/mo | RM3,465/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM9,886 | RM9,135✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM1,751 | RM836✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM8.76 | RM4.18✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM62,519 | RM51,678✓ |
| 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 | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, supercharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 186 hp at 6,000 rpm | 315 hp at 5,700 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 400 Nm at 2,200 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 86 hp |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm✓ | 240 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 11.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 58 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | 8 Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 4.4 L/100 km | 2.1 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 101 g/km | 46 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,140 mm | 4,969 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,879 mm |
| Height | 1,555 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm | 2,941 mm |
| Weight | 1,810 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 493 litres | 500 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 255/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 255/40R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy 5 Energy | Continental ContiSportContact 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | — | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Transverse Leaf Spring, Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Medium Grey Metallic Alloy | 19" 10-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Medium Grey Metallic Alloy | 19" 10-spoke Alloy |
| 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 | Active Chassis - Adjustable Dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Electric 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 outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For 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 | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Light Bar with Illuminated Lexus Logo | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| 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 with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down Centre Armrest with Cup Holders, Adjustable Headrests | 60:40 Split-folding with Integrated 2-stage Booster Child Seat Cushions for the Outer Seats |
| 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 | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Slim Panoramic Roof with Single Movable Glass | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C (60W) Front, 12V in Console Box, 2 USB-C (45W) Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Omotenashi Ambient Lighting (64 Colours, 6 Dynamic Themes) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window sun shades |
| Audio | 14" Full HD Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound, 17 Speakers + Subwoofer, Active Noise Control | 9" Sensus Connect with Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound Audio System, 19 Speakers, 1,400W |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes, with Parking Support Brake | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes, with Parking Support Brake | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera | Yes, with 360 camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Lexus Teammate Advanced Park | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year hybrid components warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Hybrid 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). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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