The Lexus ES III (XV20) is a sedan produced from 1996 to 2001. It is the 1st of 5 generations of the ES in our catalog.
Engines: 3.0 V6 (ES300) (1MZ-FE), 200 hp. Transmission: automatic; front-wheel drive. Length 4,830 mm, wheelbase 2,670 mm, fuel tank 70 L.
Facelift: 1999. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 1996–2001 |
|---|---|
| Body | sedan |
| Engine | 3.0 V6 (ES300) |
| Engine code | 1MZ-FE |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 200 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | automatic, 4-speed |
| Gearbox model | 4AT |
| Drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Fuel tank | 70 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) | Over 20 years (×0.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 V6 (ES300) | ≈ 42,425 ₸ | ≈ 29,697 ₸ | ≈ 21,212 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
What to check when buying: oil consumption; vibration at idle and when engaging a gear.
Tip: Timing belt on schedule.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 205/65R15, 205/60R16, 205/55R17, 215/50R17; bolt pattern 5x114.3. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
3.0 V6 (ES300), code 1MZ-FE, 200 hp, 290 Nm.
automatic (4AT).
Fuel tank 70 l.
For 2026, about 42,425 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.