Overview
The Lexus ES is an executive sedan now in its eighth-generation XZ20 form, launched in 2026. It is a five-seat petrol-hybrid sedan for buyers who want Lexus luxury in a conventional three-box body style. Malaysia’s listed ES 300h variant has a price still to be announced, so the model’s price-from figure remains TBA.
ES in 2026 — what's new
The XZ20 Lexus ES is new for 2026, replacing the previous generation with an eighth-generation sedan. Lexus Malaysia has confirmed that the new ES is coming soon, with hybrid power indicated for the local car. The Malaysian line-up currently identifies the ES 300h as the sole variant, using petrol-hybrid power and seating five. No Malaysian price or detailed equipment specification has been announced yet.
Variant (1)
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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 new XZ20 ES arrives with a clear brief: a five-seat executive sedan with petrol-hybrid power. But Malaysia’s final assessment has to wait for the confirmed price and equipment list. The outgoing ES showed Lexus could deliver strong attention to design, build quality, material selection and driving experience; those observations cannot yet be carried across wholesale to this new generation.
Used cars for sale
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Lexus ES sales in Malaysia
11 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #248 best-selling model this year.
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 | RM234,900 | — | 69% |
| 2023 | RM211,600 | — | 62% |
| 2022 | RM199,200 | — | 61% |
| 2021 | RM181,900 | — | 55% |
| 2020 | RM172,300 | — | 52% |
| 2019 | RM150,100 | — | 50% |
| 2018 | RM107,900 | — | 37% |
| 2017 | RM96,400 | — | 33% |
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 2026 Lexus ES 300h is listed with a Malaysian price of TBA. Lexus Malaysia has indicated that the new ES is coming soon, but has not announced its final local price.
What do you get in the Lexus ES?
The Malaysian ES currently identified is the ES 300h. It has petrol-hybrid power and five seats. Detailed Malaysian equipment specifications have not been announced.
Is the 2026 Lexus ES a new generation?
Yes. The 2026 Lexus ES is the eighth-generation XZ20 sedan, launched in 2026.
Will the Lexus ES be sold as an EV in Malaysia?
Malaysia has been indicated to receive the new ES with hybrid power. The locally identified variant is the petrol-hybrid ES 300h; no Malaysian EV variant has been confirmed.
