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    Lexus ES

    The new Lexus ES is a medium Car available in New Zealand from $96,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Premium variant and topping out at $109,900 for the Dynamic variant.

    There are 3 variants of the ES available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2026.

    The new ES is offered with a 4 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Lexus ES include electric motor (252kW) and 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (144kW). All variants feature automatic continuously trans with manual mode transmission. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $96,900 - $109,900
    Transmission
    Auto (CVT) or Single-Speed Auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Electric
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    BEV or HEV
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    Retail Price
    $96,900 - $109,900
    Transmission
    Auto (CVT) or Single-Speed Auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Electric
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    BEV or HEV

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    Lexus ES

    Available Variants

    The Lexus ES comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Premium and the most expensive being Dynamic.

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    Power to Weight
    77.42 - 110.53 kW/t
    77.42 kW/t
    185.01 kW/t
    Boot Space
    454 litres
    331 litres
    594 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    4 years
    4 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 7 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,310 - 2,735 kg
    2,180 kg
    2,735 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    138 - 142 mm
    115 mm
    142 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    74.69 kWh
    0.5 kWh
    79 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    22 kW
    11 kW
    22 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    150 kW
    150 kW
    250 kW
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    Premium

    2026

    $96,900

    F Sport

    2025

    $97,500

    Limited

    2026

    $104,900

    Dynamic

    2026

    $109,900

    Year
    2026
    2025
    Engine Type
    2.5L HEV
    Fuel
    Premium Unleaded
    Electric
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sedan
    Number of Doors
    4 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    144 kW
    252 kW
    160 kW

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    Lexus ES

    Dimensions

    5,140 mm
    1,920 mm
    1,555 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,140 mm
    Overall Width1,920 mm
    Overall Height1,555 mm
    Wheelbase2,950 mm
    Turning Circle11,600 mm
    Load Capacity450 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Lexus ES

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Lexus ES is the Premium variant that starts from $96,900.

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    The most expensive Lexus ES is the Dynamic variant that starts from $109,900.

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    The best towing capacity of a Lexus ES is 0 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Lexus ES is the Dynamic variant which measures 1920mm wide, 5140mm in length and sits 1560mm tall.

    The most powerful Lexus ES is the Dynamic variant which has 252kW of power.

    The Lexus ES is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Lexus ES is the Dynamic variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2735 kg.

    The Lexus ES may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Electric.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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