2022 Lexus ES: Initial specs confirmed for Australia

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.

2022 Lexus ES: Initial specs confirmed for Australia

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

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