Lexus ES: 6th Gen Facelift vs XZ10 Facelift
Verdict
The Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift is the clear new-generation upgrade: 204 hp and 247 Nm beat 181 hp and 235 Nm, 0-100 km/h drops from 9.8 to 9.1 seconds, and AEB plus a five-year warranty matter for family use. But the Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift still makes sense as the cheaper outgoing car, especially with a larger 490-litre boot and 65-litre tank. The RM61,688 gap buys more pace, size and safety kit, not a different drivetrain layout.
Pick the Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift if you want the lower-cost outgoing ES with a bigger 490-litre boot and can live without listed AEB.
Pick the Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift if you want the newer-generation ES with more power, quicker acceleration, AEB and a longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift RM259,200; Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift RM320,888
- Power and torque: 181 hp/235 Nm versus 204 hp/247 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: 9.8 s/207 km/h versus 9.1 s/210 km/h
- Size: 4,900 mm long and 2,820 mm wheelbase versus 4,975 mm long and 2,870 mm wheelbase
- Boot and fuel tank: 490 L/65 L versus 420 L/60 L
- Safety and warranty: no listed AEB and 3-year warranty versus AEB and 5-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 259,200✓ | RM 320,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,494 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Power | 181 hp | 204 hp✓ |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 247 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 s | 9.1 s✓ |
| Top speed | 207 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 186 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,975 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Boot space | 490 L✓ | 420 L |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 | 10 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 874 | RM 867✓ |
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.
6th Gen Facelift
- Lower purchase price
- Larger 490-litre boot
- Bigger 65-litre fuel tank
- Less power and torque
- No listed AEB
- Shorter 3-year warranty
XZ10 Facelift
- Stronger 204 hp engine
- Quicker 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Gets AEB and 5-year warranty
- Costs RM61,688 more
- Smaller 420-litre boot
- Smaller 60-litre fuel tank
6th Gen Facelift vs XZ10 Facelift FAQ
Is the Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift or Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift better?
The Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift is better on performance, safety and warranty. It has 204 hp, AEB and a five-year warranty. The Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift is better only if price, boot space and fuel tank capacity matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift costs RM320,888, while the Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift costs RM259,200. That is a RM61,688 difference.
Which one is more practical?
The Lexus ES 6th Gen Facelift has the bigger boot at 490 litres versus 420 litres, plus a 65-litre fuel tank versus 60 litres. The Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift is larger outside and has a longer 2,870 mm wheelbase.