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Snapshot
- ES 250 joins existing line-up with direct-injection engine
- ES 300 now has larger range of options
- Range starts from $61,620 plus on-road costs
The 2022 Lexus ES range has undergone an update with a new direct-injection 2.5-litre engine joining the line-up, adding to the existing hybrid powertrain.
Dubbed ES 250, the new variant delivers less power and torque along with higher fuel consumption than its 300h hybrid sibling, but will arrive in showrooms at a more attractive price when the 2022 model becomes available on September 29.
Despite production delays for the Japanese marque and its parent company Toyota, the new ES range is currently on sale in Australia, arriving just before the start of the fourth quarter (October to December inclusive).
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2022 Lexus ES Australian pricing
The ES range has expanded for the 2022 model year, with a slight increase in prices coming for those which already existed within the ES variant line-up.
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| ES 250 Luxury | $ 61,620 | |
| ES 250 Luxury with Enhancement Pack | $ 63,120 | |
| ES 300h Luxury | $ 63,550 | up $1025 |
| ES 300h Luxury with Enhancement Pack | $ 71,810 | |
| ES 250 F Sport | $ 70,860 | |
| ES 300h F Sport | $ 72,930 | up $1430 |
| ES 300h F Sport with Enhancement Pack | $ 76,530 | |
| ES 300h Sports Luxury | $ 78,180 | up $1180 |
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Features
ES 250 Luxury
As the new entry-level variant to the range, the ES 250 Luxury features a base range of equipment including:
| Drive mode select – Eco, Normal, Sport |
| Active cornering assist |
| 17-inch alloy wheels |
| LED low-beam headlights with automatic high beam |
| LED daytime running lights |
| Keyless smart entry with an ultrasonic break-in alarm |
| Tilt and slide moonroof |
| LED rear tail-lamps |
| Choice of hazel or black interior trim |
| 3D film ornamentation |
| 12.3-inch multimedia touch-display |
| Reversing camera with rear guide assist (RGA) |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| 10 speaker audio |
| DAB+ Digital Radio USB & AUX Input |
| Satellite navigation system |
| Dual zone climate control air conditioning with Nanoe X |
| Lexus Climate concierge |
| 10-way power adjustable front seats |
| Heated front seats |
| Self-dimming interior mirror |
ES 250 Luxury with Enhancement Pack
On top of the standard ES 250 Luxury, the Enhancement Pack adds:
| Wireless smartphone charger |
| Head-up display |
| Smart key card |
| Privacy rear-side and rear glass |
| Type-C USB chargers |
| Rear spoiler |
| Power adjustable steering column with easy access functionality |
| Active noise control |
ES 250 F Sport
The F Sport package is the highest spec for the ES 250, adding the following equipment onto the Enhancement Pack:
| F Sport suspension |
| LED headlamps with BladeScan adaptive high-beam system |
| 19-inch F Sport alloy wheels |
| F Sport performance dampers |
| F Sport grille and rear spoiler |
| F Sport seats in F Sport white, F Sport black or Flare Red |
| Power back door with kick sensor |
| Power sunshade on rear window |
| Hadori aluminium ornamentation |
| 8.0-inch driver display |
| Panoramic View monitor |
| Ventilated front seats |
| 12-way power adjustable driver's seat with memory |
| Panoramic view monitor |
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ES 300h Luxury
The ES 300h is the base trim in the hybrid variant's range and features the same base equipment as the ES 250 Luxury, although its hybrid powertrain does add an EV-only mode which is unavailable in the 250
| Drive mode select – Eco, Normal, Sport |
| Active cornering assist |
| 17-inch alloy wheels |
| LED low-beam headlights with automatic high beam |
| LED daytime running lights |
| Keyless smart entry with an ultrasonic break-in alarm |
| Tilt and slide moonroof |
| LED rear tail-lamps |
| Choice of hazel or black interior trim |
| 3D film ornamentation |
| 12.3-inch multimedia touch-display |
| Reversing camera with rear guide assist (RGA) |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| 10 speaker audio |
| DAB+ Digital Radio USB & AUX Input |
| Satellite navigation system |
| Dual zone climate control air conditioning with Nanoe X |
| Lexus Climate concierge |
| 10-way power adjustable front seats |
| Heated front seats |
| Self-dimming interior mirror |
| EV mode |
ES 300h Luxury with Enhancement Pack
Stepping up to the Enhancement Pack, ES buyers score extra features such as:
| Choice of Hazel, Mauve, Black or Rich Cream interior trim |
| Choice of Sumi black walnut or brown walnut ornamentation |
| Power Back Door with kick sensor |
| 18-inch alloy wheels |
| Ventilated front seats |
| 12-way power adjustable driver's seat with memory |
| Panoramic view monitor |
| Sunshade on rear window (power) and rear door (manual) |
ES 300h F Sport
Building on the Enhancement pack, the F Sport trim in 300h guise adds features including:
| F Sport suspension |
| LED headlamps with BladeScan adaptive high-beam system |
| 19-inch F Sport alloy wheels |
| F Sport performance dampers |
| F Sport grille and rear spoiler |
| F Sport seats in F Sport white, F Sport black or Flare Red |
| Power back door with kick sensor |
| Power sunshade on rear window |
| Hadori aluminium ornamentation |
| 8.0-inch driver display |
| Panoramic View monitor |
| Ventilated front seats |
| 12-way power adjustable driver's seat with memory |
| Panoramic view monitor |
| F Sport adaptive variable suspension |
| Drive mode select – Eco, Normal, Sport S, Sport S+ and Custom |
ES 300h F Sport with Enhancement Package
The F Sport Enhancement Package builds on the F Sport with the following equipment:
| Heated steering wheel |
| Mark Levinson 17 speaker audio including subwoofer and amplifier |
ES 300h Sports Luxury
Finally, the range-topping 300h Sports Luxury, adding on top of the Enhancement Pack:
| Heated steering wheel |
| Mark Levinson 17 speaker audio including subwoofer and amplifier |
| Tri-zone climate control air conditioning with humidity sensor |
| Power adjustable reclining/heated outer rear seats |
| Rear Armrest with air conditioning, audio, rear heater, rear reclining and sunshade controls |
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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
The ES 250 adds a new engine to the ES range, a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol unit with direct injection, making 152kW and 243Nm, with power being sent to the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
The powertrain of the 300h remain unchanged, retaining its 131kW/221Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine and 88kW/202Nm electric motor, combining for a maximum power output of 160kW delivered to the front wheels through a CVT automatic.
As expected, the more conventional ES 250 is thirstier, with a tested combined consumption figure of 6.6L/100km – almost two litres more than the 300h which achieves 4.8L/100km.
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Safety
Retaining the five-star safety rating from the existing ES, the updated variants add a number of safety features to provide better occupant protection:
| Intersection Assist with Turning Assist (new) |
| Emergency Steering Assist (new) |
| Lexus Connected Services (new) |
| Radar active cruise control with road sign assist |
| Pre-collision safety system with pedestrian detection |
| Blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert and brake |
| Parking support with brake including intelligent clearance sonar |
| Lane tracing assist |
| Tyre pressure warning system |
| 10 SRS airbags |
| Alarm system with intrusion sensor |
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Availability
The updated 2022 Lexus ES range is now on sale in Australia.
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