Overview
The Lexus ES is an executive sedan for buyers who want a five-seat, front-wheel-drive petrol hybrid rather than an SUV. The eighth-generation XZ20 arrives in Malaysia for 2026 with one 300h variant, priced from RM366,888, using a 1,987 cc hybrid powertrain and eCVT automatic transmission.
ES in 2026 — what's new
The 2026 Lexus ES is the newly launched eighth-generation XZ20 sedan. Malaysia’s range starts and ends with the ES 300h, a front-wheel-drive petrol hybrid with 261 hp, a 1,987 cc engine and an eCVT automatic gearbox. It seats five. The Indonesian launch includes hybrid and electric ES versions, but the Malaysian line-up is centred on the hybrid 300h.
Verdict
The new ES makes a clear case on paper as a five-seat executive sedan with petrol-hybrid power, 261 hp and front-wheel drive. Its Malaysian range is admirably simple, with one 300h specification instead of a long trim walk. At RM366,888, however, the decision rests on how much buyers want this particular hybrid executive-sedan format and its published specification.
Variant (1)
RM366,888 · est. from RM3,745/mo
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 150 hp at 6,000 rpm
- Motor Horsepower
- 111 hp
- Torque
- 188 Nm
- Motor Torque
- 206 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,987 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 9.4 seconds
- Transmission
- eCVT Automatic
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 487 litres
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Key specs
- Horsepower
- 204 hp at 6,600 rpm
- Torque
- 247 Nm at 5,000 rpm
- 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
- 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Cushion Bag)
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 204 hp at 6,600 rpm
- Torque
- 247 Nm at 5,000 rpm
- 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
- 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Cushion Bag)
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 204 hp at 6,600 rpm
- Torque
- 247 Nm at 5,000 rpm
- 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
- 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Cushion Bag)
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Lexus ES sales in Malaysia
14 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #254 best-selling model this year. 2 were registered in Sep 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.
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Lexus ES FAQ
How much is the Lexus ES in Malaysia?
The Lexus ES costs RM366,888 in Malaysia. The price is for the sole ES 300h variant.
What do you get in the Lexus ES?
The Malaysian ES is a five-seat, front-wheel-drive executive sedan with a 1,987 cc petrol-hybrid powertrain, 261 hp and an eCVT automatic gearbox.
What engine does the Lexus ES 300h use?
The ES 300h uses a 1,987 cc petrol-hybrid powertrain rated at 261 hp. It sends drive to the front wheels through an eCVT automatic transmission.
Is the Lexus ES available as an EV in Malaysia?
Malaysia’s Lexus ES range consists of the petrol-hybrid ES 300h. The local model is not listed with an EV variant.
