Lexus ES, Price, Specs & Review
Compare every Lexus ES variant sold new in Australia. 4 variants, from $75,000 to $84,000 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the Lexus Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 19 previous-generation variants, kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
Lexus ES
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Lexus ES
300h Luxury · Sedan · 2.5L Hybrid
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
Recalls: None open on our record for this car (2 for other years of the Lexus ES300h, Lexus GS, IS, LX, LS, Lexus IS-F , Lexus LC, RX, NX and RC). Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Est. drive away (VIC)
RRP, before on-road costs
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Variants
Cost to own, est.
from $377/wk in VIC
Excludes servicing and insurance: No data for this car.
Made up of, per week
- Repayment estimate$324 (≈$1,403/mo)
- Fuel$27
- Rego + CTP$18
- ServicingNo data
- Tyres$8
- InsuranceNo data
Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year at $2.10/L premium 95 (the site default price). VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
~$79,610 drive away (est. VIC)From $75,000 RRP, excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC stamp duty, rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery. Confirm with the dealer.Stamp duty rates from State Revenue Office Victoria, current as of 29 October 2026. They change each financial year; confirm with the regulator before you sign.
Repayment estimate≈$324/wk(≈$1,403/mo)
$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.
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Some specifications for the Lexus ES are still being completed: kerb weight, torque, 0-100km/h, ground clearance and turning circle, plus 1 other. We only publish a figure once we have it from the manufacturer, so these stay blank rather than being estimated. They'll appear as they're confirmed.
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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$5,149
per year to run
$100,744
total 5yr cost
$1.29
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $5,149/year to run, or $25,745 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Fuel: each car's official consumption figure at 15,600 km a year and $2.10/L premium petrol. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Depreciation Analysis
48%
retained after 5 years
$36,000
estimated 5yr value
-$39,000
total depreciation
Depreciation estimates are modelled from typical retention curves for each vehicle type, not from recorded resale data for this specific car. Actual resale values may vary significantly based on condition, mileage, service history, market conditions, and other factors. This is not financial advice.
Tyres: 235/55 R19 front, as fitted
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Warranty, servicing & roadside
5 yr
Unlimited · 7yr rust
Terms sourced from the manufacturer, last checked 1 Nov 2026.
Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.
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Not rated by ANCAP: 2026 Lexus ES 300h Luxury
ANCAP's published record does not give this variant a rating.
See ANCAP's recordRecalls on the federal register
None open on our record · 2 for other years of the ESNone open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
▶2 notices for other years of the ES(each prints its own year range; they do not cover this car on our record)
▶REC-0053746 Apr 2020Years on the notice: 2013 - 2019The fuel pump on affected vehicles may stop operating.
- Models on the notice:
- Lexus ES300h, Lexus GS, IS, LX, LS, Lexus IS-F , Lexus LC, RX, NX and RC
- Year range on the notice:
- 2013 - 2019
- Campaign:
- VGG05
- What the notice says to do:
- Lexus will contact affected owners in writing with an interim notification advising of this safety recall and asking them to make an appointment at their preferred Lexus dealer for repairs, free of charge. For further information, consumers can contact their preferred Lexus dealer or contact the Lexus Customer Assistance Centre on 1800 023 009 (Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm AEST).
▶REC-00536631 Jul 2019Years on the notice: 2019Some brake booster pumps may be manufactured improperly, and may cause the brake assist function to stop operating while driving.
- Models on the notice:
- Lexus ES300h & UX250h
- Year range on the notice:
- 2019
- Campaign:
- UGG33
- What the notice says to do:
- Lexus will contact owners of affected vehicles to advise consumers to arrange a time for the vehicle to be repaired at their preferred Lexus Dealer, free of charge. Consumers who require more information can contact their preferred Lexus Dealer or contact the Lexus Customer Assistance Centre on 1800 023 009 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEST).
The register does not publish whether a campaign is complete, so a listed campaign may already be fixed on your car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.
Safety Features
26 confirmed · 35 no dataLexus ES by model year
2026 Lexus ES
7 variants · from $75,000–$84,0002022 Lexus ES · XZ10 (2018-)
5 variants2021 Lexus ES · XZ10 (2018-)
5 variants2019 Lexus ES · XZ10 (2018-)
2 variants2014 Lexus ES · XV60 (2013-2018)
4 variantsFull Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain6 itemsEngine Size 2.5L · Cylinders 4 · Power 144 kW
Dimensions & Weights7 itemsLength 5,145 mm · Width 1,920 mm · Height 1,555 mm
Towing & Load1 item
Fuel & Economy6 itemsCombined 4.5 L/100km · City 4.7 L/100km · Highway 4.6 L/100km
Engineering Detail4 itemsFront Track 1,650 mm · Rear Track 1,675 mm · CO2, Urban 106 g/km
Technology & Connectivity11 itemsTouchscreen Size 14" · Apple CarPlay · Android Auto
Driver Assistance & Safety13 itemsAdaptive Cruise Control · Cruise Control · Push-Button Start
Cameras & Parking3 itemsReversing Camera · Front Parking Sensors · Rear Parking Sensors
Audio System2 itemsSpeakers 10 speakers · Digital Radio (DAB+)
Comfort & Convenience14 itemsClimate Zones 2-zone · Seat Material NuLux (synthetic leather) · Dual Zone Climate
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes7 itemsWheel Size 19" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Square setup
Lighting & Visibility7 itemsLED Headlights · LED Daytime Running Lights · Rear Fog Lights
Suspension & Steering8 itemsFront Suspension MacPherson strut · Rear Suspension Multi-link · Steering Type Electric power steering
Warranty & Servicing2 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 5 years / Unlimited · Anti-Corrosion Warranty 7 years
Price tracker
Standing price
$75,000 RRP before on-road costs
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
Overview
The 2026 Lexus ES 300h Luxury is a five-seat luxury hybrid sedan, part of the all-new eighth-generation ES, with a 2.5-litre petrol hybrid system making 144kW and a continuously variable transmission driving the front wheels. Lexus quotes 4.5L/100km combined and 103g/km of CO2. It is 5,145mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase with a 493 litre boot, 19-inch wheels and a 14-inch screen with integrated climate controls. Lexus Australia's launch release lists the manufacturer list price at $75,000 before on-road costs.
Quick Insights
How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most
Economy & Emissions
Combined
4.5 L/100km
Cost per 100km
~$9.45
City
4.7 L/100km
Highway
4.6 L/100km
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km
Minimum RON
RON 95
Fuel Tank
55L
Est. Range
~1222 km
Emission Standard
Euro 6e
Autonomous and advanced safety
Range in the real world
How far a tank really takes you once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figureTowing and load
The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to towDimensions and capacity
Length
5,145 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1555 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
GVM
2,310 kg
Boot (seats up)
493L
AU Licence
Car licence (C class) ✓
Built for quietness
- Acoustic glassNo data
- Active noise cancellation: standard
- Hybrid
- Taller-sidewall tyres (55)
Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.
Specifications
Year
2026
Body Style
Sedan
Fuel Type
Petrol
Powertrain
Hybrid
Transmission
CVT
Drive Type
FWD
Seats
5
ANCAP Rating
Not rated by ANCAP
Tyre & Sidewall Comparison
Lexus ES 300h Luxury
129mm wall
235/55R19
235mm wide · 19" rim · 741mm OD
55-profile · Balanced profile
Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.
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Factory size (this car)
235/55R19
Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.
Performance
How quick is it?
No manufacturer 0-100 time is held for this car, so it isn't ranked.
Technology & Connectivity
8 confirmed · 12 no dataAudio System
Speakers
10
Body Type
Sedan
Traditional 4-door body with separate boot. Low centre of gravity provides excellent handling and fuel efficiency.
5
Seats
493L
Boot
Best For
- Commuting
- Highway driving
- Fuel economy
- Smooth ride
Considerations
- Limited cargo space vs SUV
- Lower ride height
- Less ground clearance
Fuel & Powertrain
Fuel Type
Petrol
What the car runs on
Powertrain
Hybrid (Self-charging)
Propulsion technology
Full Hybrid
Self-charging hybrid. No plug required. Automatically switches between petrol and electric. Better fuel economy than petrol but no pure EV driving range.
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Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. Additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.
Specifications: Vehicle specifications, features, and images are sourced from manufacturer data and may represent higher-spec variants. Standard equipment varies by variant. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
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Official Data Sources:
The AAA's Real-World Testing Program drives each car it tests over a roughly 93 km route of public roads around Geelong and measures its fuel or energy use (and an EV's range), printed beside the lab figure.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.
Lexus ES: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off Lexus’s Australian documents for the 4 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 2 | $75,000 to $82,000RRP |
| Electric | 2 | $77,000 to $84,000RRP |
Hybrid: ES 300h Luxury and ES 300h Luxury + EP
Electric: ES 350e Sports Luxury and ES 500e Sports Luxury
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Electric: about $770 to $840 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $0.30/kWh electricity
- Hybrid: about $1,470 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $2.10/L premium petrol
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 5yr / unlimited km
- Service interval
- No data
- Capped-price servicing
- No data for 4.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- Not rated by ANCAP
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the Lexus ES
None of the recall notices we have verified is matched to the grades listed here. That is a statement about our register, not a clearance: check a specific car by VIN on the government’s Product Safety Australia recalls register before you buy.
2 more verified notices are matched to other Lexus ES rows we hold, not to the grades above(show)
- The fuel pump on affected vehicles may stop operating. Year range on the notice: 2013 - 2019. REC-005374 on the government register
- Some brake booster pumps may be manufactured improperly, and may cause the brake assist function to stop operating while driving. Year range on the notice: 2019. REC-005366 on the government register
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,145 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Height | 1,555 to 1,560 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Boot space | 493 to 517 L | 4 of 4 |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 2 of 4 |
Not yet on file for any grade on this page: ground clearance, kerb weight. Those read “No data” until we read them off a source document, rather than a guessed figure.
What Lexus's spec sheet does not print
We read the document and it does not carry these figures. That is a finished question, not a gap we have not looked at.
- top speed · 4 grades, read 29 Oct 2026 · lexus.com.au
Every Lexus ES variant in Australia, compared
7 variants of the Lexus ES are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
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Every Lexus ES variant in Australia, compared
7 variants of the Lexus ES are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
ES300h Luxury2026$65,540160kW / 221Nm4.8L/100kmFWD5
Lexus ES ES300h Luxury
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 221Nm
- 0–100
- 8.9s
- Fuel use
- 4.8L/100km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
The 2026 Lexus ES ES300h Luxury is a 5-seat front-wheel drive hybrid sedan with an automatic, and it's priced from $65,540 RRP, which means before on-road costs. Its hybrid setup makes 160kW, and that's the combined system output. Fuel use is listed at 4.8L/100km combined and the boot holds 454 litres with the seats up. We don't have a braked towing capacity on record for it yet, so if you're planning to pull a trailer you'll want to check that first. It suits someone after a frugal, comfortable five-seat sedan for daily driving and longer trips.
Configure the ES300h LuxuryES300h F Sport2026$74,920160kW / 221Nm4.8L/100kmFWD5
Lexus ES ES300h F Sport
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 221Nm
- 0–100
- 8.9s
- Fuel use
- 4.8L/100km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
The 2026 Lexus ES ES300h F Sport is a five-seat hybrid sedan that does the everyday family and commuting job without asking much at the bowser. It's $74,920 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. Fuel use is 4.8L/100km on the combined cycle and the boot takes 454 litres with the seats up. We don't have a braked towing capacity for it yet. It suits someone after a frugal sedan with a decent boot for the weekly grind.
Configure the ES300h F SportES 300h Luxury2026$75,000144kW4.5L/100kmFWD5
Lexus ES ES 300h Luxury
- Power
- 144kW
- Fuel use
- 4.5L/100km
- Gearbox
- CVT
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
The 2026 Lexus ES 300h Luxury is a five-seat luxury hybrid sedan, part of the all-new eighth-generation ES, with a 2.5-litre petrol hybrid system making 144kW and a continuously variable transmission driving the front wheels. Lexus quotes 4.5L/100km combined and 103g/km of CO2. It is 5,145mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase with a 493 litre boot, 19-inch wheels and a 14-inch screen with integrated climate controls. Lexus Australia's launch release lists the manufacturer list price at $75,000 before on-road costs.
Configure the ES 300h LuxuryES 350e Sports Luxury2026$77,000165kW510km WLTPFWD5
Lexus ES ES 350e Sports Luxury
- Power
- 165kW
- EV range
- 510km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
The 2026 Lexus ES 350e Sports Luxury is a five-seat electric luxury sedan, part of the all-new eighth-generation ES, with a 74.69kWh battery, 165kW total system output and front-wheel drive. Lexus quotes 510km of WLTP range at 164Wh/km and lists 22kW three-phase AC and 150kW DC (CCS2) charging. It is 5,145mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase with a 517 litre boot, 21-inch wheels, a 14-inch screen with integrated climate controls, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, a head-up display and a panoramic roof. Lexus Australia's launch release lists the manufacturer list price at $77,000 before on-road costs.
Configure the ES 350e Sports LuxuryES300h Sports Luxury2026$80,170160kW / 221Nm4.8L/100kmFWD5
Lexus ES ES300h Sports Luxury
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 221Nm
- 0–100
- 8.9s
- Fuel use
- 4.8L/100km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
The 2026 Lexus ES ES300h Sports Luxury is a five-seat hybrid sedan that drives its front wheels through an automatic. It's priced at $80,170 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. Fuel use is 4.8L/100km on the combined cycle, and the boot holds 454 litres with the seats up. We don't have a braked towing capacity for it yet. It suits someone after a roomy, frugal sedan for daily driving and longer trips with the family.
Configure the ES300h Sports LuxuryES 300h Luxury + EP2026$82,000144kW4.5L/100kmFWD5
Lexus ES ES 300h Luxury + EP
- Power
- 144kW
- Fuel use
- 4.5L/100km
- Gearbox
- CVT
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
The 2026 Lexus ES 300h Luxury + EP is a five-seat luxury hybrid sedan, part of the all-new eighth-generation ES, with a 2.5-litre petrol hybrid system making 144kW and a continuously variable transmission driving the front wheels. Lexus quotes 4.5L/100km combined and 103g/km of CO2. It is 5,145mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase with a 493 litre boot, 19-inch wheels and a 14-inch screen with integrated climate controls, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, a head-up display and ventilated front seats. Lexus Australia's launch release lists the manufacturer list price at $82,000 before on-road costs, with the Enhancement Pack.
Configure the ES 300h Luxury + EPES 500e Sports Luxury2026$84,000252kW465km WLTPAWD5
Lexus ES ES 500e Sports Luxury
- Power
- 252kW
- EV range
- 465km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
The 2026 Lexus ES 500e Sports Luxury is a five-seat electric luxury sedan, part of the all-new eighth-generation ES, with a 74.69kWh battery, 252kW total system output and all-wheel drive. Lexus quotes 465km of WLTP range at 179Wh/km and lists 22kW three-phase AC and 150kW DC (CCS2) charging. It is 5,145mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase with a 517 litre boot, 21-inch wheels, a 14-inch screen with integrated climate controls, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, a head-up display and a panoramic roof. Lexus Australia's launch release lists the manufacturer list price at $84,000 before on-road costs.
Configure the ES 500e Sports Luxury
