Lexus ES: 6th Gen vs XZ10 Facelift
Verdict
The Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift is the dearer new-generation buy at RM320,888 against RM259,800, but the RM61,088 gap brings a stronger 204 hp/247 Nm 2.5, a quicker 9.1-second century sprint, AEB and a five-year warranty. The Lexus ES 6th Gen is slower at 181 hp/235 Nm and 9.8 seconds, yet it has the bigger 490-litre boot and 65-litre tank. For a Malaysian buyer, this is not a body-style decision; it is safety and warranty versus luggage space and lower outlay.
Pick the Lexus ES 6th Gen if you want the lower buy-in, a larger 490-litre boot and the bigger 65-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift if you want the newer car’s extra power, AEB and longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus ES 6th Gen RM259,800; Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift RM320,888
- Power and torque: Lexus ES 6th Gen 181 hp/235 Nm; Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift 204 hp/247 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus ES 6th Gen 9.8 seconds; Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift 9.1 seconds
- Size: Lexus ES 6th Gen 4,900 mm long/2,820 mm wheelbase; Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift 4,975 mm long/2,870 mm wheelbase
- Boot and tank: Lexus ES 6th Gen 490 litres/65 litres; Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift 420 litres/60 litres
- Safety and warranty: Lexus ES 6th Gen AEB not listed/3-year warranty; Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift AEB/5-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 259,800✓ | 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
- Lower RM259,800 price
- Bigger 490-litre boot
- Larger 65-litre fuel tank
- Less power at 181 hp and 235 Nm
- Slower 9.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- AEB not listed
XZ10 Facelift
- Stronger 204 hp and 247 Nm output
- Quicker 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Gets AEB and a five-year warranty
- Costs RM61,088 more
- Smaller 420-litre boot
- Smaller 60-litre fuel tank
6th Gen vs XZ10 Facelift FAQ
Is the Lexus ES 6th Gen or Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift better?
The Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift is better on paper for performance, safety and warranty: 204 hp, 9.1 seconds to 100 km/h, AEB and five years. The Lexus ES 6th Gen still wins on boot space and tank size.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift costs RM61,088 more than the Lexus ES 6th Gen. That gap mainly buys more power, AEB, a longer warranty and the newer-generation body.
Which Lexus ES has the bigger boot?
The Lexus ES 6th Gen has the bigger boot at 490 litres. The Lexus ES XZ10 Facelift has 420 litres, so the older car gives you 70 litres more luggage space.