LEXUS has launched what it says are “delicate however vital enhancements” to its ES250 and ES300h mid-size luxurious sedan variants following a complete replace of the vary in September 2021.
The adjustments – which see a value enhance of between $520 and $990 throughout the vary – embrace the bolstering of technological and security gadgets Lexus says are elements of its ‘All the time On’ method of steady enchancment.
Clients of the ES petrol and hybrid (HEV) variants will take pleasure in better usership and intuitive luxurious comfort with the growth of Lexus Linked Companies, says Lexus, in addition to enhanced multimedia performance.
Lexus Australia launched Lexus Linked Companies and the 12.3-inch multimedia interface as a part of the great 2021 replace, and has now broadened the suite of companies obtainable by way of its state-of-the-art Lexus Linked smartphone app.
Along with the prevailing automated collision notification, SOS emergency name and stolen automobile monitoring options, the upgraded ES vary now consists of Lexus’ multimedia join system, which syncs the app with the multimedia system to supply cloud-based navigation with stay visitors, climate, parking and map updates, in addition to location looking and first-and-last-mile routing.
Additional, Lexus says its standing join system gives a wealth of car information and knowledge all accessible on the proprietor’s fingertips, together with odometer and gasoline stage readings, remaining vary, the automobile’s final recognized location, automobile diagnostics information and up to date journey particulars.
House owners can also remotely examine the automobile’s home windows, boot and bonnet are closed and locked, and obtain alerts if unlocked or open. Tyre pressures can also be monitored remotely.
Lastly, Lexus distant join permits house owners to remotely begin the automobile’s engine, lock and unlock the boot and doorways in addition to activate the horn.
Lexus says its latest-generation multimedia system now helps wi-fi Apple CarPlay connectivity (Android Auto connectivity stays wired) whereas a redesigned centre console sees the addition of a USB-C connector subsequent to the gear selector.
The Lexus ES is offered in a selection of 9 exterior colors, together with sonic quartz, sonic iridium, sonic chrome, graphite black, vermillion, glacial ecru, radiata inexperienced and deep blue. F Sport grades see white nova and cobalt mica substitute sonic quartz and deep blue.
Inside, a brighter Solis White upholstery shade replaces the earlier wealthy cream end.
The ES250 continues to be powered by the identical 152kW/243Nm 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine provided beforehand, driving the entrance wheels by way of an eight-speed automated transmission.
The ES300h, in the meantime, combines the petrol engine discovered within the ES250 with Lexus Hybrid Drive know-how, its everlasting magnet motor upping mixed system energy to 160kW.
The revised ES250 and ES300h vary goes on sale from late September, priced from $62,140.
2022 Lexus ES pricing*:
250 Luxurious (a) | $62,140 | (+$520) |
250 F Sport (a) | $71,380 | (+$520) |
300h Luxurious (a) | $64,540 | (+$990) |
300h F Sport (a) | $73,920 | (+$990) |
350h Sports activities Luxurious (a) | $79,170 | (+$990) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
