ALMOST a month after its preliminary reveal, Lexus has introduced its up to date ES sedan will likely be touchdown Down Underneath with a brand new entry-level powerplant and range-opener within the type of the ES250.
With the ES already being closely primarily based on the Toyota Camry, it ought to come as little shock to seek out the brand new entry-level variant is powered by the identical 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine because the base-model Camry with even the 152kW/243Nm outputs being the identical.
As with the remainder of the ES vary, drive is shipped to the entrance wheels solely with transmission duties additionally coming courtesy of Toyota within the type of its new eight-speed automated and whereas the official mixed gasoline consumption is but to be quoted, we count on it to be just like that of the Camry (6.6L/100km).
Due to the dearth of any electrification, the ES250’s mill saves 60kg in comparison with the hybrid-powered ES300h which can reportedly go on fully untouched when the up to date vary lands right here in August.
For the uninitiated, the ES300h is powered by the identical 2.5-litre hybrid set-up because the Camry which develops a mixed 160kW of energy, managed by an digital constantly variable transmission (eCVT).
Lexus Australia chief government Scott Thompson mentioned the enlargement of the ES line-up was a pure response as the luxurious sedan continues on its third 12 months of gross sales progress.
“With its fashionable coupe-style silhouette, concentrate on craftsmanship and impeccable refinement, the seventh-generation Lexus ES has been extraordinarily effectively obtained by luxurious prospects,” he mentioned.
“The lighter new ES250 maximises the agility borne from the Lexus Driving Signature whereas complementing the ES300h with its concentrate on petrol-electric efficiency and unimaginable effectivity.”
Like the remainder of the vary, the ES250 will likely be obtainable in Luxurious, Luxurious Enhancement Pack, Sport and Sport Enhancement Pack kinds nonetheless the up to date pricing and specification particulars are but to be confirmed.
As reported final month by GoAuto, Lexus has labored to carry the ES extra into line with the flagship LS limousine with this mid-life facelift each by way of fashion and substance with loads of modifications being made underneath the pores and skin to assist improve journey consolation and dynamics.
One such instance is the brand new dual-sheet development for the rear suspension bracing which is alleged to isolate highway noise, improve journey consolation and “ship extra impartial cornering”.
Lexus has offered 252 examples of the ES up to now this 12 months ending April, accounting for five.8 per cent of all gross sales throughout the $60,000-plus medium automotive phase.
