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Lexus All-New ES vs Honda Civic RS
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Lexus All-New ES vs Honda Civic RS: the short answer
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| Specification | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | All-New ES- | Civic RS178 kW |
| Maximum Torque | All-New ES- | Civic RS240 Nm |
| Engine Size | All-New ES- | Civic RS1498 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | All-New ES- | Civic RS16.1 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | All-New ES- | Civic RS134 mm |
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Source type: Official OEM South Africa
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | Eighth-generation South African Lexus ES preview | Based on 11th generation platform |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | upcoming | active |
| Segment | Premium executive sedan | Sedan |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger Vehicle | Sedan |
| Model Introduced Year | - | 2022 |
| Facelift History | - | Introduced with latest Civic generation |
| Facelift Launched Since | - | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | - | Current |
| Color Note | - | White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Grey |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Top grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 1350 kg |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Track Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Rear Track Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Front Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Chassis Type | - | Monocoque |
| Power Steering | - | Electric Power Steering |
| Steering Column | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Front Spring Type | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Multi-Link |
| Chassis Material | - | Monocoque |
| Front Suspension Type | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Electrified premium executive sedan | Top |
| Pricing Role | Announced price not publicly listed | Current listed price |
| Price Zar | - | 725000 ZAR |
| Starting Price | - | 725000 |
| Starting Price Zar | - | 725000 |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | - | 4678 mm |
| Width | - | 1802 mm |
| Height | - | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase | - | 2735 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | - | 134 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | - | 134 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | - | 47 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | - | 495 l |
| Kerb Weight | - | 1350 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | - | 1800 kg |
| Payload Capacity | - | 430 kg |
| Towing Capacity | - | 1200 kg |
| Seating Capacity | - | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | - | 2 rows |
| Doors | - | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | - | 5.5 m |
| Front Headroom | - | 955 mm |
| Rear Headroom | - | 942 mm |
| Front Legroom | - | 1074 mm |
| Rear Legroom | - | 950 mm |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | - | Dual Zone Climate Control |
| Power Windows | - | All Doors Auto |
| Keyless Entry | - | Smart Key |
| Push Button Start | - | Standard |
| Wireless Charging | - | Standard |
| Sunroof | - | Electric Sunroof |
| Electric Tailgate | - | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | LED Projector |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | - | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 495 l |
| AC Type | - | Dual Zone Climate Control |
| Climate Zones | - | Dual Zone Climate Control |
| Drag Coefficient | - | 0.27 |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | All Doors Auto |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Standard |
| Engine Start Stop | - | Standard |
| Engine Start Stop Button | - | Standard |
| Engine Warranty | - | 24 Months |
| Exhaust Type | - | Dual Chrome Exhaust |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 6.2 |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Intercooler | - | Standard |
| Panoramic Roof | - | Electric Sunroof |
| Power Mirrors | - | All Doors Auto |
| Push Button Start | - | Standard |
| Rear Seat Split | - | 60:40 |
| Ride Mode Selection | - | Standard |
| Seat Type | - | Sport Seats |
| Skid Plates | - | Not Available |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Audio and Cruise |
| Tail Lamps | - | LED |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Voice Command | - | Standard |
| Voice Command Support | - | Built-in |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 8.5 sec |
| Air Conditioning | - | Dual Zone Climate Control |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Direct Injection |
| Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Difflock | - | Not Available |
| Front Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Smart Key |
| Lift Gate | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Cover | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | - | Dual Zone Climate Control |
| Mirror | - | All Doors Auto |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Smart Key |
| Powered Tailgate | - | Not Available |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | Standard |
| Rear Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | - | LED |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Smart Key |
| Rim Size | - | 18-inch Alloy |
| Sonar | - | Front and Rear |
| Sound System | - | 12 Bose |
| Source Model Column | - | civic-rs |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | - | Monocoque |
| Surround View Monitor | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| TPMS | - | Standard |
| Trim Level | - | top |
| Unlocking | - | Smart Key |
| Variant Role | - | Core range derivative |
| Vdc | - | Standard |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Smart Key |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Smart Key |
| Wireless Charger | - | Standard |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | - | 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol |
| Engine Code | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Type | - | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | - | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | - | 1498 cc |
| Cylinders | - | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves | - | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | - | 4 |
| Aspiration | - | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | - | Direct Injection |
| Compression Ratio | - | 10.3:1 |
| Bore | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Stroke | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Power | - | 178 kW |
| Maximum Torque | - | 240 Nm |
| Combined Power | - | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | - | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | - | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | - | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | - | FWD |
| Transmission | - | CVT |
| Top Speed | - | 210 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | - | 8.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | - | Eco Normal Sport |
| Launch Control | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | 131.9 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | - | 177.8 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | - | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | - | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | - | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | - | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | - | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | - | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | - | CVT Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | - | Front Wheel Drive |
| LSD Available | - | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | - | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | - | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | Not Applicable |
| Number of Gears | - | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Type | - | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Clutch Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Indicator | - | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | - | Paddle Shifters |
| Drivetrain | - | 4x2 |
| 4WD Engagement | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | - | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | - | Not Applicable |
| Differential Type Front | - | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | - | Not Available |
| Front Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | - | CVT Automatic |
| Low Range Ratio | - | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | - | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | - | 4x2 |
| Rear Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Transmission Speeds | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | - | 16.1 km/l |
| City Mileage | - | 12 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | - | 16 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | - | 47 l |
| Emission Standard | - | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | - | Standard |
| Real-world Mileage | - | 16.1 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | - | 47 |
| Combined Driving Range | - | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | - | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | - | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | - | 6 |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | - | Standard |
| Traction Control | - | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Child Safety Lock | - | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | - | Standard |
| Brake Assist | - | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | - | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | - | Standard |
| Alarm System | - | Standard |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | - | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensors | - | Front and Rear |
| AEB | - | Standard |
| BA | - | Standard |
| Brake Override System | - | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | - | Not Available |
| Driver Airbag | - | 6 |
| EBD | - | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | - | Standard |
| Hill Hold | - | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | - | 6 |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | - | Standard |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | - | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Reminder | - | Not Available |
| Side Airbags | - | Not Available |
| Stability Control | - | Standard |
| TCS | - | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Standard |
| Knee Airbag | - | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | - | Standard |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Standard |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | - | Adaptive |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | - | Standard |
| Lane Keep Assist | - | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | - | Standard |
| Parking Sensors | - | Front and Rear |
| Rear View Camera | - | Standard |
| 360 Degree Camera | - | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | - | Standard |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | - | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | Standard |
| Auto Highbeam | - | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | - | LED Projector |
| Auto Wipers | - | Not Available |
| EV Mode | - | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | - | Front and Rear |
| Reverse Camera | - | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | - | Standard |
| Park Assist | - | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | - | Standard |
| Emergency Braking | - | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | - | Not Available |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Front and Rear |
| Parking Sensor | - | Front and Rear |
| Pre-Collision System | - | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | - | Standard |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Standard |
| Reversing Camera | - | Standard |
| Surround View Camera | - | Not Available |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | - | Leather |
| Seat Adjustment | - | Driver Electric |
| Heated Seats | - | Front |
| Ventilated Seats | - | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | - | Electric Power Steering |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Ambient Lighting | - | Multi-color |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | 60:40 |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | Not Applicable |
| Rear AC Vents | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | - | Not Applicable |
| Interior Colour Options | - | 6 |
| 60 40 Split Seat | - | 60:40 |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | Driver Electric |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | - | Driver Electric |
| Fabric Seats | - | Leather |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | - | Driver Electric |
| Driver Seat | - | Driver Electric |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | Premium sporty interior |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Leather |
| Interior Colours | - | 6 |
| Seat Fold Type | - | 60:40 |
| Seat Trim | - | Leather |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | - | 10.2-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | - | Wireless |
| Android Auto | - | Wireless |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | - | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | - | 12 Bose |
| Navigation System | - | Built-in |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | - | Not Applicable |
| USB Ports | - | Not Available |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | - | Wireless |
| Wireless Android Auto | - | Wireless |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Audio and Cruise |
| Voice Recognition | - | Standard |
| Infotainment Screen Size | - | 10.2-inch Touchscreen |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Audio and Cruise |
| Infotainment Display | - | 10.2-inch Touchscreen |
| Audio Speakers | - | 12 Bose |
| Audio System | - | 12 Bose |
| Display Audio | - | 10.2-inch Touchscreen |
| Infotainment Screen | - | 10.2-inch Touchscreen |
| Connected Services | - | Standard |
| Voice Control | - | Standard |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Wireless |
| Touchscreen | - | 10.2-inch Touchscreen |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | - | LED Projector |
| Daytime Running Lamps | - | LED |
| Fog Lamps | - | LED |
| Roof Rails | - | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | 18-inch Alloy |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 6 |
| Roof Type | - | Electric Sunroof |
| Body Type | - | Sedan |
| DRL | - | LED |
| Fog Lights | - | LED |
| Front Fog Lights | - | LED |
| Led Headlights | - | LED Projector |
| Led Taillights | - | LED |
| Auto Headlights | - | LED Projector |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | LED Projector |
| Daytime Running Lights | - | LED |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Electric Sunroof |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 6 |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | All Doors Auto |
| Front Fog Lamps | - | LED |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | LED Projector |
| Headlamps | - | LED Projector |
| Headlight Type | - | LED Projector |
| Headlights | - | LED Projector |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Panoramic Sunroof | - | Electric Sunroof |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | - | - |
| Departure Angle | - | - |
| Wading Depth | - | - |
| Terrain Modes | - | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | - | Not Applicable |
| Underbody Protection | - | Not Available |
| 4WD System Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | - |
| Breakover Angle | - | Not Available |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | - |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 134 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 134 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | - | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | - | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | - | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | - | Not Available |
| Wading Depth Mm | - | - |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | - | 235/40 R18 |
| Wheel Type | - | 18-inch Alloy |
| Front Brake Type | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | - | Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | - | Not Available |
| Wheel Rim Size | - | 18-inch Alloy |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Disc |
| Tyre Type | - | 235/40 R18 |
| Wheel Diameter | - | 18-inch Alloy |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | Standard |
| Brakes | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Standard |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Handbrake Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Audio and Cruise |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Adaptive |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Audio and Cruise |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | - | Standard |
| Wheel Material | - | 18-inch Alloy |
| Wheels | - | 18-inch Alloy |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | - | 10000 km / 12 months |
| Approx Service Cost | - | Moderate |
| Battery Warranty | - | 24 Months |
| Maintenance Plan | - | 24 Months |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 10000 km / 12 months |
| Service Plan Duration | - | 24 Months |
| Service Plan Distance | - | 24 Months |
| Service Plan | - | 24 Months |
| Service Intervals | - | 10000 km / 12 months |
| Accessory Battery Type | - | Lead Acid |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | - | 3 |
| Warranty Kilometers | - | 3 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 3 Years |
| Basic Warranty | - | 3 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 3 Years |
| Warranty | - | 3 |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 3 Years |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | - | 135 g/km |
| Start Stop System | - | Standard |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | Petrol |
| Particulate Filter | - | Not Available |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 6 |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | 135 |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 135 |
| Spec | All-New ES | Civic RS |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 10 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 12 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 14 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 17 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | - | 19 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This All-New ES and Civic RS comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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