Verdict
The Lexus ES ES 250 F Sport costs RM15,000 more, but the mechanical package is unchanged: 204 hp, 247 Nm, an Aisin 8-speed automatic, front-wheel drive and the same 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time. The money mainly goes into 19-inch Dark Premium Metallic alloys and Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres. The cheaper Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury actually has the nicer rear-cabin spec on paper, with single-zone automatic rear air-con and ambient lighting. For Malaysian buyers using the ES as a chauffeured executive sedan, Luxury is the more sensible pick.
Pick the Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury if you want the same engine, safety kit and performance while keeping the rear single-zone automatic air-con and ambient lighting.
Pick the Lexus ES ES 250 F Sport if the 19-inch Dark Premium Metallic alloys and Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres matter more to you than the rear-cabin extras.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury RM356,888; Lexus ES ES 250 F Sport RM371,888
- Front tyres: Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury 235/45R18; Lexus ES ES 250 F Sport 235/40R19
- Rear tyres: Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury 235/45R18; Lexus ES ES 250 F Sport 235/40R19
- Factory tyres: Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury Bridgestone Turanza T005A; Lexus ES ES 250 F Sport Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
- Wheels: Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury 18-inch Hyper Chrome Metallic Coating alloys; Lexus ES ES 250 F Sport 19-inch Dark Premium Metallic alloys
- Rear air-con and lighting: Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury single-zone automatic rear air-con with map and ambient lights; Lexus ES ES 250 F Sport rear vents with map…
ES 250 Luxury
- RM15,000 cheaper with the same 204 hp and 247 Nm
- Keeps the same active safety kit, surround view camera and head-up display
- Gets single-zone automatic rear air-con and ambient lighting
- Misses out on the F Sport’s 19-inch Dark Premium Metallic alloys
- Uses Bridgestone Turanza T005A tyres instead of Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
ES 250 F Sport
- Gets 19-inch Dark Premium Metallic alloys
- Comes on Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres
- Same 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time and 210 km/h top speed as the Luxury
- Costs RM15,000 more with no extra power or quicker acceleration
- Rear cabin drops from single-zone automatic air-con to rear vents
- Loses ambient lighting
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 356,888✓ | RM 371,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 204 hp |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift | Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,975 mm | 4,975 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,660 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | 420 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R18 | 235/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R18 | 235/40R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005A | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut | McPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 18" Hyper Chrome Metallic Coating Alloy | 19" Dark Premium Metallic Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Hyper Chrome Metallic Coating Alloy | 19" Dark Premium Metallic Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Cushion Bag | 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 | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power Recline with Fold-down Centre Armrest with Seat, Audio and Air-con Controls | Power Recline with Fold-down Centre Armrest with Seat, Audio and Air-con Controls |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" Remote Touch Interface, Lexus Premium Audio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and Pioneer 10-speaker System | 12.3" Remote Touch Interface, Lexus Premium Audio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and Pioneer 10-speaker System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| 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 | Qi Wireless Charger, Smart Card Key | Qi Wireless Charger, Smart Card Key |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 867 | 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.
ES 250 Luxury vs ES 250 F Sport FAQ
Is the Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury or Lexus ES ES 250 F Sport better?
The Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury is the better buy on paper. It has the same engine, performance, safety kit and warranty, while adding rear single-zone automatic air-con and ambient lighting for less money.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus ES ES 250 F Sport costs RM15,000 more than the Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury: RM371,888 versus RM356,888.
Do the Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury and Lexus ES ES 250 F Sport drive differently on paper?
Mechanically, no. Both use the same 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, Aisin 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, with 204 hp, 247 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 9.1 seconds and a 210 km/h top speed.