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Lexus ES XV20 (1996 to 2001): specs, NZ numbers and buying checks

The Lexus ES XV20 was built from 1996 to 2001 as a sedan, with an automatic gearbox, front wheel drive and petrol power. Chassis code: MCV20.

Key facts

Years
1996 to 2001
Chassis codes
MCV20
Body types
Sedan
Gearboxes
Automatic
Drive
FWD (front wheel drive)
Fuel
Petrol

On NZ roads

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Known weak points

Redline has not curated a buying guide for the Lexus ES XV20 yet. The live buyer brief in Redline search reads the NZ register, US recall data and Redline sales for this generation and drafts the checks to make, clearly labelled.

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