Sedan Petrol Direct Shift Automatic 8-speed FWD 5-seat

Lexus ES 250 EX

Price in Rustenburg, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current seventh-generation Lexus ES executive sedan Current version Current South African ES range; the next-generation local range has not yet received final derivative confirmation Body style Sedan
ES ES 250 EX is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol and hybrid power.
ZAR 851,500
On-road in
ZAR 867,413
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 851,500
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,350
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 900
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 7,664
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 851,500
Estimated finance from ZAR 14,955/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2500cc (2.5L) Torque:243Nm (179 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:160mm (6.3″) Power:152kW (204 bhp) Boot454L (16.0 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 15.2 km/l (36 mpg)
City 12.2 km/l (29 mpg)
Highway 17.9 km/l (42 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Lexus ES 250 EX in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 14,955
Total Interest
ZAR 217,298
Total Payable
ZAR 897,298
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Lexus ES 250 EX

ES ES 250 EX is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol and hybrid power.

The Lexus ES 250 EX is the entry derivative in the South African ES range and is listed at R851 500. Output is listed as 152 kW with torque shown as 243 Nm. The ES 250 EX is strongest for an executive-sedan buyer who values low-noise comfort, rear-seat space and restrained ownership costs over an SUV driving position. This ES 250 EX suits an executive-sedan buyer who values low-noise comfort, rear-seat space and restrained ownership costs over an SUV driving position who wants the entry point in the range. The Lexus ES 250 EX is a rational entry choice when its R851 500 price, 2.5-litre Petrol EFI+D-4S, Direct Shift Automatic 8-speed and FWD solve a recurring need. For a buyer searching the ES ES 250 EX price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. The base trim describes the opportunity; an active listing and a South African price reference of R851,500 describe the conditions around it. The ES ES 250 EX is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a Direct Shift Automatic 8-speed transmission, Petrol power and the base trim. For this South African sedan, the owner should weigh the. Current seventh-generation Lexus ES executive sedan generation against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. The ES ES 250 EX has a clearer South African buying case when its sedan shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are a South African price reference of R851,500 and engine of 2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. Petrol and Hybrid power describes the opportunity; a Direct Shift Automatic 8-speed transmission and Petrol power describe the conditions around it for ES ES 250 EX. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for ES ES 250 EX

Lexus ES — Quick Facts

Lexus ES Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
ES 250 EX Base Petrol Efficiency15.2 km/l Direct Shift Automatic 8-speed ZAR 851,500
ES 300h EX Base Hybrid Efficiency21.7 km/l ECVT ZAR 925,400
ES 300h SE Top Hybrid Efficiency21.7 km/l ECVT ZAR 1,138,800
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
ES 250 EX Base Petrol Efficiency15.2 km/l Direct Shift Automatic 8-speed ZAR 851,500
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
ES 300h EX Base Hybrid Efficiency21.7 km/l ECVT ZAR 925,400
ES 300h SE Top Hybrid Efficiency21.7 km/l ECVT ZAR 1,138,800
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Lexus ES Specifications

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Where the Lexus ES Fits Best

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Who buys this

The best buyer for ES ES 250 EX can describe a recurring reason for choosing its sedan layout. ES ES 250 EX makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with a Direct Shift Automatic 8-speed transmission. Families should check seating and luggage access; business users should weigh cargo, downtime and service limits; commuters should look closely at fuel, tyres and traffic comfort for ES ES 250 EX. The right choice is not the one with the longest list, but the one that keeps doing its main job without an avoidable monthly compromise for ES ES 250 EX

City
The urban test for ES ES 250 EX should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s engine of 2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
The ES 250 EX should be driven through a merge and overtake with realistic passenger load. For highway buyers, the ES ES 250 EX needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard
Off-Road
Practical fit is equally important: boot space 454 litres; ground clearance 160 mm. A power output of 152 kW @ 6600 rpm may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol and hybrid alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability

Lexus ES 250 EX — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

ES ES 250 EX deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of ES ES 250 EX should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a South African price reference of R851,500, engine of 2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 152 kW @ 6600 rpm can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Sedan
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol and Hybrid
  • ✓Transmission: Direct Shift Automatic 8-speed
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Trim: base
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R851,500
  • ✓Engine: 2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 152 kW @ 6600 rpm
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for ES ES 250 EX can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for ES ES 250 EX depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written ES ES 250 EX quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate ES ES 250 EX budget.
  • ✕A short ES ES 250 EX test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕ES ES 250 EX capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent ES ES 250 EX grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published ES ES 250 EX figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm ES ES 250 EX stock and support terms.

Lexus ES FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Lexus ES 250 EX is R851,500. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises ES 250 EX, ES 300h EX, ES 300h SE. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Lexus ES 250 EX is 160 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Lexus ES 250 EX is 2500 cc, with output shown as 152 kW (204 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Lexus ES 250 EX is around 15.2 km/l.

The best buyer for ES ES 250 EX can describe a recurring reason for choosing its sedan layout. ES ES 250 EX makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with a Direct Shift Automatic 8-speed transmission.

The urban test for ES ES 250 EX should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s engine of 2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol is only useful if access and visibility work in practice

The ES 250 EX should be driven through a merge and overtake with realistic passenger load. For highway buyers, the ES ES 250 EX needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard

Buyers researching the Lexus ES often compare it with rivals such as Mercedes-Benz A-Class , BMW 3 Series , Mercedes-Benz C-Class , Toyota GR86 , BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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