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Lexus ES vs Renault Triber Express III: the short answer
ES has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Triber Express III starts ZAR 601,501 cheaperES from ZAR 851,500 · Triber Express III from ZAR 249,999
Five key differences
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Specification
ES
Triber Express III
Maximum Power
ES160 kW @ 5700 rpm
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
ES221 Nm
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
ES2500 cc
Triber Express III999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ES21.7 km/l
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
ES158 mm
Triber Express III182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Lexus ES
ES 300h SE
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
ES
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Triber Express III
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
ES
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Triber Express III
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Model Introduced Year
2021
2026
Generation
Current seventh-generation Lexus ES executive sedan
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Facelift History
Current South African ES range; the next-generation local range has not yet received final derivative confirmation
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African ES range; the next-generation local range has not yet received final derivative confirmation
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Executive sedan
Light Commercial Vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
926 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Panel Van
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Length
4975 mm
3990 mm
Width
1865 mm
1739 mm
Height
1445 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
158 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
454 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2150 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
542 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.0 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
182 mm
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Front Headroom
-
970 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto 3-Zone,Humidity Sensor
Manual
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Remote
Push Button Start
Push Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Moonroof,Tilt & Slide
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Auto 3-Zone,Humidity Sensor
Manual
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto 3-Zone,Humidity Sensor
Manual
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Power Windows
-
Front
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Applicable
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
BR10
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72.2 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
81.3 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 5700 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
221 Nm
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
e-CVT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.9 sec
17.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
103.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Gearbox
ECVT
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
ECVT
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-Mounted Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
ECVT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
4.73:1
Clutch Type
-
Single Plate Dry
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Claimed Mileage
21.7 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
17.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
25.2 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
40
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
-
Euro VIb
Real-world Mileage
21.7 km/l
18.2 km/l
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Airbags
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard,,
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard Rear door
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Horn/ Intrusion Sensor
Standard
Alarm System
Horn/ Intrusion Sensor
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear/ Buzzer
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Horn/ Intrusion Sensor
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear/ Buzzer
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard,,
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Horn/ Intrusion Sensor
-
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear Camera
Rear View Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rainsensing,Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
White Quartz, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Opulent Blue, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Iridium
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
158 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
158 mm
-
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Tyre Size
F:235-45R18 Alloy / R:235-45R18 Alloy
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver T155-70D17:ST
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
18
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Electric
Manual
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Front Suspension
MacPherson - Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Wishbone - Trailing
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years / 195,000km
-
Service Plan
-
2 years / 30000 km
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km
131 g/km
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
Price Zar
1138800 ZAR
261999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Top
top
Starting Price
1138800
261999
Starting Price Zar
1138800
261999
Spec
ES
Triber Express III
Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
5 years / 150000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This ES and Triber Express III comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: ES 58 vs Triber Express III 23.
Efficiency index: ES 85 vs Triber Express III 69.
Safety-equipment index: ES 93 vs Triber Express III 32.
Practicality index: ES 62 vs Triber Express III 64.
Ownership-cover index: ES not separately scored vs Triber Express III not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
ES leads by 28 points
ES has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Performance
ES +35
Efficiency
ES +16
Safety
ES +61
Practicality
Triber Express III +2
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ES
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
85/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
62/100
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus ES
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ES leads. However, Triber Express III may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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