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.

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

Stay tuned to CarExpert for a full price and specifications run down closer to the 2022 Lexus ES’s local launch later this month.

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