Lexus ES

Exterior

The Lexus ES new model looks absolutely stunning and striking. The main highlight at the front is the now massively-sized spindle grille, that completely dominates the front-end. It is flanked by a set of sharp and angular sweptback LED projector headlamps, which also feature an LED DRL on the chin. The increased length is evident in profile and so are deep shoulder lines that flow across the length of the ES. The rear, too, is quite well executed with a pair of LED-powered taillamps and a massive bumper.

Variants

The Lexus ES variants, namely, are 300h Exquisite and 300h Luxury. On the exterior front, you get LED headlamps with DRLs, auto-leveling and cleaning function, LED blinkers, LED taillamps, and 20-inch alloy wheels.

The Lexus ES on-road price, on the interior front, gets you a sunroof, steering-mounted controls for audio and cruise control, ventilated seats with cooling and heating function, reclining rear seats, a 1800W Mark Levinson sound system, three-zone climate control, wireless phone charging, a head-up display, 10 airbags, ESP and Traction Control. The 12.3-inch infotainment screen is slick and offers detailed graphics, although it misses out on both Apple Carplay and Android Auto.

Interior

Open the door, and the first thing you’ll notice is how the steering wheel and driver seat adjust automatically to make room for easier ingress. Speaking about the steering wheel, it is electrically-adjustable, wrapped in high-quality leather and features multiple controls. The instrument cluster houses a digital speedometer and a circular tachometer pod, which displays charge/power gauge in Eco mode. Everything you touch feels special and something that belongs to a car that sits in a segment above the ES.

Engine Specifications & Performance

The ES is powered by a 2.5-litre in-line four-cylinder petrol-hybrid engine, which is good for 215bhp and 221Nm of torque. It comes mated to a CVT automatic transmission as a standard fit. In line with the car’s character, the engine behaves well on mild-throttle inputs offering a pleasant and soothing driving experience.