The most expensive, range-topping variant Has less features than the cheaper Luxury variant Ride not as plush as expected from a LexusPeople say “Just be yourself” which essentially means staying true to your own identity or character, to act naturally rather than pretending to be different in order to gain approval. Having driven the Lexus ES 250 facelift in this F Sport guise, I think this saying is relevant to cars as well.You see, the Lexus ES was created with an emphasis on comf
Apr 11, 2022
While performance and speed are traits that we as petrolheads readily embrace, the reality is that as a daily, we would much rather go for something comfortable. Would you rather walk on some uncomfortable clogs over a pair of pillowy loafers?Unlike the clothes we wear, there is something else that is of concern especially when buying a car – reliability. So, for this article, we’re choosing used cars that excel in providing a comfortable ride all without blowing your bank account on
Oct 17, 2021
For those looking to breakaway from the usual mould of German sedans, heres the 2021 Lexus ES 250 facelift thats just been launched in Malaysia. Fully-imported (CBU) from Japan, prices start from RM 295,663.50, inclusive of the 50% sales and service tax (SST) discount for imported cars.Its got a raft of (subtle) changes to it, encapsulating styling revisions, updated suspension and improved features. Adding on to that theres also a new range-topper in the form of the sporty ES 250 F-Sport.Exteri
Oct 15, 2021
The 2022 Lexus ES facelift has just made its global debut. Being a facelift exercise, the exterior has been subtly tweaked while Lexus claims improved refinement, drivability, and ADAS.Starting with the exterior design, there’s a new grille completed in a mesh pattern with L-shaped components. The headlamps are also redesigned, featuring shorter LED DRLs and BladeScan adaptive high-beam system.There are also newly designed wheels, measuring from 17-inch to 19-inch depending on variant. The
Apr 19, 2021
If you wanted an exquisite-looking Toyota Camry, then perhaps this 2021 Lexus ES 250 Limited Edition might attract your attention.Starting from RM 327,510.50 on the road without insurance and half-exempted from SST (until 30-June 2021), the Lexus ES 250 Limited Edition is the second Lexus model launched this week alongside the Lexus RX 300 Luxury Special Edition.Exclusive to the ES 250 Limited Edition is an inlay of bamboo wood trim throughout the cabin in the doors, dashboard, centre console, a
Jan 11, 2021
Based on Lexus Malaysia’s official website, the Lexus ES’s infotainment system has just been upgraded with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.The 2019 Lexus ES is still quite a new car in Malaysia as the car was launched just last September. But for a RM 300k car, the ES was noticeably missing Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.Now the ES joins the Lexus RX and Lexus NX that comes with both connections. The ES's infotainment system will also allow owners to seamlessly connect Apple
Jun 29, 2020
Perak’s Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has upgraded from a Toyota Camry to a Lexus ES.He was spotted arriving in the Lexus ES when he arrived at SMK Methodist (P) and SMJK Sam Tet, as schools reopened today.According to The Star, he said he given his older Camry to a state executive council member."We got a good discount of between RM40,000 to RM50,000 for the 2019 car. The car was originally priced at about RM300,000, and we got it for about RM200,000. The car belongs to
Jun 24, 2020
Despite being an all-new model, the latest C8 generation Audi A6 hasn’t been as well received by customers as Audi had hoped.The all-new Audi A6 made its global debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. In that same year, the Lexus ES, also a new generation model and now riding on Toyota’s TNGA-K platform, also made its debut at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show.2019 was the first full-year sales for both models.According to the latest data compiled by Felipe Munoz (Twitter handle @lovecarindust
May 27, 2020
USA is Lexus’ biggest market, contributing nearly 40 percent of its total sales worldwide, followed by China at 25 percent. Since the Lexus ES was launched last year, the model has been very successful in the all-important US market, outselling the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.According to data compiled by Jato Dynamics, the Lexus ES sold 51,336 units in USA last year. This compares against the BMW 5 Series’ 38,707 units, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class’ 25,180 units and Au
Apr 3, 2020
Lexus showrooms nationwide will be hosting an Unwrap Amazing customer experience event this weekend 7-8 December (next weekend 14-15 Dec. for Lexus Ipoh).Customers are invited to experience Lexus vehicles up close. As a token of appreciation, customers who complete a test drive will also receive a gift.All Lexus models are now equipped with Lexus Safety System advanced driving aids, which automatically brakes the car in an emergency, alert the driver when the car deviates out of its lane, mainta
Dec 6, 2019
Toyota Corolla Cross
Honda City Hatchback
Perodua Ativa
Proton X50
Honda City