Local specifications for the enhanced 2022 Lexus ES range have been announced ahead of its September 29 on-sale date.
Lexus Australia has essentially doubled its offering by adding a new ES250 entry-level powertrain variant in multiple trim levels, joining the existing ES300h hybrid family.
The new ES250 draws upon a 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine developing 152kW of power and 243Nm of torque, sent to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
If those figures sound familiar, it’s because it’s the same direct-injected four-pot used in the Toyota RAV4 Edge, as well as the entry-level Toyota Camry.
In addition to the new engine variant, there’s new equipment and features across the range too. See below for more.
Standard Equipment
ES250 Luxury highlights:
- 2.5-litre direct-injection petrol engine (new to ES)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Kerb weight of 1680kg
- Combined cycle fuel consumption from 6.6L/100km
- 0-100km/h acceleration in 9.1 seconds
- Drive Mode Select
- Active Cornering Assist (ACA)
- 17-inch Alloy Wheels
- LED low-beam headlights with Automatic High-Beam (AHB)
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Keyless Smart Entry with Ultrasonic Break-In Alarm
- Tilt/slide moonroof
- LED tail lights
- Intersection Assist with Turning Assist (new to ES)
- Emergency Steering Assist (new to ES)
- Lexus Connected Services (new to ES)
- Radar Active Cruise Control (RACC) with Road Sign Assist (RSA)
- Pre-Collision Safety System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Brake (RCTAB)
- Parking Support with Brake (PKSB), including Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- 10 SRS airbags
- Alarm System with intrusion sensor
- Tyre pressure warning system
- Choice of Hazel interior trim (new to ES)
- Choice of Black interior trim
- 3D Film interior trim
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display (new to ES)
- Reversing camera with Rear Guide Assist (RGA)
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- 10-speaker audio
- DAB+ radio, USB & AUX input
- Satellite navigation
- Dual-zone climate control with Nanoe X (new to ES)
- Lexus Climate Concierge
- 10-way power-adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Self-dimming interior mirror
ES250 Luxury with Enhancement Pack adds:
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Head-up display (HUD)
- Smart Key Card
- Rear privacy glass
- Type-C USB chargers (2x rear)
ES300h Luxury highlights:
- 2.5 Litre direct-injection petrol engine with Lexus Hybrid Drive
- Maximum combined power of 160kW
- Maximum torque of 221Nm (petrol engine) + 202Nm (electric motor)
- Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT)
- Kerb weight of 1740kg
- Combined cycle fuel consumption from 4.8L/100km
- 0-100km/h acceleration in 8.9 seconds
- EV Mode
- Rear spoiler
- Power-adjustable steering column with Easy Access functionality
- Active Noise Control
ES300h Luxury with Enhancement Pack adds:
- Choice of Hazel interior trim (new)
- Choice of Mauve interior trim (new)
- Choice of Black interior trim
- Choice of Rich Cream interior trim
- Choice of Sumi Black Walnut ornamentation (new)
- Choice of Brown Walnut ornamentation (new)
- Power bootlid with Kick Sensor (new)
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Ventilated front seats
- 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory
- Panoramic View Monitor (360-degree cameras)
- Sunshade on rear window (Power) and rear door (Manual)
ES250 F Sport highlights (in addition to ES250 Luxury):
- F Sport suspension (new to ES)
- LED headlights with BladeScan Adaptive High-Beam System (new to ES)
- 19-inch F Sport alloy wheels
- F Sport Performance Dampers (bracing) front and rear
- F Sport Grille and rear spoiler
- F Sport Seats in F Sport White, F Sport Black or Flare Red
- Power bootlid with Kick Sensor
- Power Sunshade on rear window
- Hadori Aluminium Ornamentation
- 8.0-inch driver display
- Panoramic View Monitor (360-degree cameras)
- Ventilated front seats
- 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory
ES300h F Sport adds:
- F Sport Adaptive Variable Suspension
- Drive Mode Select
ES300h F Sport with Enhancement Pack adds:
- Heated steering wheel
- Mark Levinson 17-speaker audio including subwoofer + amplifier
Pictured: Lexus ES300h Sports Luxury (overseas model)
ES300h Sports Luxury highlights (in addition to ES300h Luxury with Enhancement Pack:
- LED headlights with BladeScan Adaptive High-beam System (new)
- Semi-aniline leather-accented interior trim
- Choice of Mauve interior trim (new)
- Choice of Hazel interior trim (new)
- Choice of Black interior trim
- Choice of Rich Cream interior trim
- Choice of Brown Walnut ornamentation (new)
- Choice of Sumi Black Walnut ornamentation (new)
- Choice of Bamboo ornamentation
- Heated steering wheel
- Mark Levinson 17-speaker audio including subwoofer + amplifier
- Tri-zone climate control with humidity sensor
- Power-adjustable reclining/heated outer rear seats
- Rear armrest with air-conditioning, audio, rear heater, rear reclining and sunshade controls
Stay tuned to CarExpert for a full price and specifications run down closer to the 2022 Lexus ES’s local launch later this month.
Pictured: Lexus ES300h F Sport (overseas model)
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