Lexus ES

Lexus ES – Exterior

The Lexus ES luxuriously crafted in anticipation of your every need, every Lexus is built to deliver exceptional comfort, performance and safety. A revamped exterior with sharper, more elegant, appearance headlamps, grille and wheel designs boast outstanding aerodynamics for enhanced fuel efficiency and quietness with a striking new silhouette.

The ultra-compact LED headlights and L-shaped daytime running lights guarantee exceptional illumination combined with a distinctive look. A unique spindle grille design with vertical fins that ripple outward emphasize a sharp and modern appearance. Elegant aerodynamics shaped silhouette to the fins on the underbody cover and rear combination lamps in pursuit of better aerodynamics.

The Lexus ES Luxury version adds on distinctive three bi-beam LED headlights on each side with Adaptive High Beam System (AHS), washers and sequential turn signals. The Lexus ES Premium spec gets bi-LED headlamps with auto high beam. Both models get combination LED lamp at the rear and 235/45R18 wheel size. The Lexus ES Luxury model alloy rims are finished in Hyper Chrome Metallic Coating and Medium Grey Metallic Coating for the Premium model.

Lexus ES – Interior

The Lexus ES stylish, asymmetrical dash and high-quality cabin materials creates a plush environment for passengers. Both rows offer enough legroom for the long-legged, and the seats provide comfortable support. Notably, the cabin is unfailingly peaceful, even when being driven at highway speeds.

The feature list includes Engine Start/Stop Button, Smart Access Card Entry, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti-Theft Alarm, Engine Immobilizer, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Cup Holders-Front and Rear, Seat Lumbar Support, Bottle Holder. An enlarged moon roof allows natural light to enter and enhances the cabin’s sense of spaciousness. Both models get 420 litre of boot space.

The Lexus ES 250 Luxury comes with luxuries such as a 10-way powered front seat (memory for the front passenger seat), powered reclining rear seats (up to eight degrees of recline), three-zone climate control, head-up display, 12.3-inch centre screen with navigation, panoramic view monitor (360 degree parking camera) hands-free powered boot (kick to open), ambient lighting, rear door sun shades, a Qi wireless charger and matte finished bamboo interior trim.

The Lexus ES 250 spec gets eight-way ventilated and powered front seats (memory for driver), Shimamoku wood trim, an eight-inch centre screen, seven-inch digital instrument panel, sunroof, Drive Mode Select (Normal, Eco, Sport), keyless entry with push start (with smart card key), dual-zone auto AC with pollen filter and Nanoe ion generator, electro chromic rear view mirror and a Pioneer 10-speaker audio system.

Another difference for Lexus ES 250 and Lexus ES 250 limited Edition, is in the rear armrest, where the Luxury gets a control panel. The upholstery is NuLuxe synthetic leather on the basic spec and semi-aniline leather on the Luxury. 

Lexus ES – Features

Safety

The Lexus ES, both models comes with Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert as standard, in addition to the Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 suite that includes Pre-Collision System, automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, Lane Departure Alert with Lane Tracing Assist and Road Sign Assist, along with 10 airbags, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) with Stop and Go function, Blind Spot Monitor, ABS, Brake Assist, EBD, Rear Camera, Parking Sensors, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, adaptive high beam and Traction Control.

Infotainment

The Lexus ES comes standard with a touchscreen infotainment system with FM/AM/Radio, Navigation System, Bluetooth Connectivity, CD Player, USB & Auxiliary Input, DVD Player and support both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. A standard 8.0-inch central display for Lexus ES 250 and a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen for Lexus ES 250 Luxury model to provide hassle-free device integration. Both models come with a 10-speaker sound system features for entertainment and communication.

Lexus ES – Powertrain

Engine

The Lexus ES is powered by 2.5 litre Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine, making 204 hp at 6,600 rpm and 247 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm.

Transmission

The Lexus ES is paired to an eight-speed Direct Shift conventional automatic transmission.

Chassis

The Lexus ES uses wider and longer chassis with MacPherson strut at the front and trailing wish bone at the rear. Global Architecture K (GA-K) is essentially Lexus’ version of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform.

Drivetrain

The Lexus ES power is sent to the front wheels.

Lexus ES – Driving Performance

The Lexus ES 250 does the 0-100 km/h run in 9.1 seconds with a top speed of 210 km/h. The Drive Mode Select controller consisting of Normal, Eco and Sport is located just above the instrument cluster, giving the driver a good line-of-sight on the road while choosing the preferred drive mode.

The engine, which employs a series of advanced technologies such as variable capacity oil pump and valve timing by electric motor, is among the best in the world for thermal efficiency of its class, promising lower fuel consumption and more responsiveness.

Lexus ES – Ride Comfort

The Lexus ES proprietary method was employed to increase the rigidity of the rear suspension and allows for superior steering stability and a more linear driving sensation even when performing high speed lance change. A new shape brake pedal with an expanded surface area to increase the contact area for the foot. The lateral rigidity of the pedal has also been enhanced to improve the sense of stability when braking.

While the suspension is supple and easily soaks up bumps from potholes without transferring the shocks to the passengers, it is still firm enough to keep body roll in check during fast cornering. Steering is also more precise and accurate with the electric steering motor being placed at the rack instead of the steering column in the previous generation ES.

Being non-turbo, power delivery is immediate and silky smooth with very little engine noise or exhaust roar intrusion into the cabin. Even at high speeds, the interior remains whisper quiet as good aerodynamics, acoustic glass and noise insulation materials work nicely to keep unwanted sounds muffled. 

Lexus ES – Conclusion

The Lexus ES is intrigue behind every curve, an excitement around every corner and the luxury became more engaging. The continuation evolving of the Lexus ES, striving to create a better vehicle with every transformation that the sedan been quieter and more comfortable while taking its performance and design to a whole new level. It is an extension of the driver’s intent to have a seamless connection between acceleration, deceleration and steering in any driving situation experience the true exhilaration of luxury in the details.