Very Good
Max Davies
2026 Lexus ES350e Sports Luxury review
Lexus Australia finally has an electric sedan, and while it may not be the perfect overall package, it's a very good thing.
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2026 Lexus ES - Luxury
2.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Luxury
Body type
Wagon
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
4 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
11.8 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.5 L/100km
Power and torque
463kW / 850Nm
Power and torque
144kW / -Nm
619km
1222km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Illuminated entry system
Logo projection: yes
Illuminated entry system
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Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Ambient lighting
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Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Side doors: yes
Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Memorized adjustment
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Manufacturer's Own
Internal Memory /HD
Storage capacity: 128 GB
Internal Memory /HD
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Navigational systems
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10.1 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 14 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: 120
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Speed alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
12v power outlet
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12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Over air updates
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Over air updates
Type: OTA Updates
Remote HVAC control
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Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Compressor
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Electrical system
Voltage: 48 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 268 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 104 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 103 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 106 g/km
Standard met: EU6 E
Engine
Cc: 3,996 cc
Liters: 4 L
Number of cylinders: 8
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 2,487 cc
Engine code: A25A-FXS
Liters: 2.5 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Minimum fuel octane number: 98
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 73 L
Gas capacity: 73 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 55 L
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
Motor location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 202 Nm
Motor location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Power output motor hp/PS: 119.7 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 88 kW
Electric Power source
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 48 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 0.5 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Electric Power source
Battery cell count: 68
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 251.6 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 1.6 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Hybrid type
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Hybrid type
Hybrid type: Active Hybrid
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 10.1 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location Dashboard centre 2: yes
Orientation fixed: yes
Screen size: 8.6 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 14 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Instrument cluster
HUD inc augmented reality: yes
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
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Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 11.8 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 619 km
Combined: 8.5 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 4.5 L/100km
Country/highway: 4.6 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,222 km
Combined: 22.2 km/L
Country/highway: 21.7 km/L
Urban: 21.3 km/L
Urban: 4.7 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 280 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.4 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.7 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 630 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 463 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 850 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,050 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 196 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 144 kW
Measurement standard: SAE
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 630 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 463 kW
Maximum torque nm: 850 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,050 rpm
Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 143 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 105 kW
Maximum torque nm: 227 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,800 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 3,200 rpm
Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Limited slip differential
Location center: yes
Limited slip differential
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Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: Tiptronic
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manufacturer's name: ECVT
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission code: PE10
Transmission description: Continuously Variable Transmission
Number of speeds: Variable
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Touch controls: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Touch controls: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Responsive suspension
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Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 101
Tire profile: 30
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 285 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 101
Tire profile: 30
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 285 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire profile: 55
Tire width: 235 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire profile: 55
Tire width: 235 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 22 in
Rim width: 10.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 22 in
Rim width: 10.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Body style
Body type: Wagon
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MLB
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Wagon
Body style
Body type: Sedan
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: GA-K
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Sedan
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
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Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Cargo capacity
Rear seat up; to lower window: 565 L
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat up; to lower window: 493 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,668 mm
Overall height: 1,460 mm
Overall length: 4,995 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,120 mm
Overall width: 1,951 mm
Rear track: 1,650 mm
Wheelbase: 2,929 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,848 mm
Front track: 1,650 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 141 mm
Overall height: 1,555 mm
Overall length: 5,145 mm
Overall width: 1,920 mm
Rear track: 1,675 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 12,540 mm
Wheelbase: 2,950 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,055 mm
Headroom rear: 999 mm
Hip room front: 1,527 mm
Hip room rear: 1,501 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,467 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,436 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 972 mm
Headroom rear: 961 mm
Hip room front: 1,445 mm
Hip room rear: 1,369 mm
Leg room front: 1,064 mm
Leg room rear: 1,034 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,461 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,369 mm
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
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Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Paint
Type pearl: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Sunroof
Location front: yes
Sunroof
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Glass roof
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Glass roof
Sunshade type: Electric
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
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Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Power windows
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Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Rear window
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Rear window
Type: Fixed
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,100 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Kerb weight includes driver: yes
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 2,310 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,825 kg
Tare weight: 1,791.25 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 705 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Speakers
Number of: 16
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Remote audio controls
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Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy, Leather
On doors: Alloy, Leather
On instrument panel: Alloy, Leather
Interior Trim
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Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 9
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front and Rear
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Emergency driver intervention system: yes
Includes junction crossing: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 0 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic jam assist: yes
Traffic sign response activation: Manual
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Distance & object sensing technology
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Distance & object sensing technology
Millimetre-wave sensor: yes
Front airbag
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Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Knee airbags
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Knee airbags
Location: Driver, Passenger
Side curtain airbag
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Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
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Front cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
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Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Ventilated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Ventilated: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 5
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Fixed
Seating capacity: 3
Ski hatch: yes
Type: Bench
Seat upholstery
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Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather
Main seat material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
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Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 4
Rear control for climate control: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
Fragrance diffuser: yes
Ion filtering: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
System
Electric heater: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Battery - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Battery - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Battery - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 120
Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery OEM extension
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Battery OEM extension
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Storage
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Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Locks
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Power locks
Operation: Card Key
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