Overview
The Lexus ES is an executive-class five-seat sedan for buyers who want a petrol-hybrid alternative in a traditional three-box luxury car. The 2026 XZ20 is the eighth-generation ES, and Malaysia’s listed 300h variant has pricing still to be announced. It is a straightforward range at launch: one hybrid sedan, one seating layout.
ES in 2026 — what's new
The 2026 Lexus ES is the new eighth-generation XZ20 sedan. Malaysia’s range starts with the ES 300h, a five-seat petrol hybrid, with its price yet to be confirmed. The new-generation ES has also begun regional roll-out in hybrid and electric forms, but the Malaysian listing is for the 300h hybrid. This is the current ES range for 2026.
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Key specs
- Horsepower
- 204 hp
- Torque
- 247 Nm
- Capacity
- 2,487 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 9.1 seconds
- Transmission
- Conventional Automatic
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 420 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Cushion Bag
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 204 hp
- Torque
- 247 Nm
- Capacity
- 2,487 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 9.1 seconds
- Transmission
- Conventional Automatic
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 420 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Cushion Bag
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 204 hp
- Torque
- 247 Nm
- Capacity
- 2,487 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 9.1 seconds
- Transmission
- Conventional Automatic
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 420 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Cushion Bag
Lexus ES buyer's guides & reviews
Verdict
The XZ20 ES takes a clean, simple route into the executive-sedan class: a five-seat petrol hybrid in a sole 300h variant. That keeps the buying decision uncomplicated, but also leaves little scope to tailor trim or powertrain within the Malaysian range. The key unanswered detail is price, so a firm value call has to wait until Lexus Malaysia confirms it.
Used cars for sale
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Lexus ES sales in Malaysia
12 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #255 best-selling model this year. 1 were registered in Aug 2026, the latest month on record.
Full ES sales data, month by month →Lexus ES resale value
What a used ES holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.
| Year | Trade guide | Typical asking | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RM356,900 | — | 100% |
| 2025 | RM291,600 | — | 85% |
| 2024 | RM230,250 | — | 67% |
| 2023 | RM207,400 | — | 61% |
| 2022 | RM195,250 | — | 59% |
| 2021 | RM178,300 | — | 54% |
| 2020 | RM168,900 | — | 51% |
| 2019 | RM147,100 | — | 49% |
| 2018 | RM105,800 | — | 36% |
| 2017 | RM94,500 | — | 32% |
Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.
Generations
Lexus ES FAQ
How much is the Lexus ES in Malaysia?
The Lexus ES 300h is listed with pricing yet to be announced.
What do you get in the Lexus ES?
Malaysia’s listed ES is the 300h, with a petrol-hybrid powertrain and five seats. Full local equipment details are yet to be confirmed.
Is the 2026 Lexus ES a new generation?
Yes. The 2026 ES is the eighth-generation XZ20 sedan.
Is the Lexus ES sold as an electric car in Malaysia?
Malaysia’s listed ES is the petrol-hybrid 300h. The local listing does not name an electric ES variant.
