The updated ES 300h gets slightly tweaked interiors and more features like wireless Apple CarPlay.
Lexus has introduced an updated version of their ES 300h for a starting price of Rs 59.71 lakh going up to Rs 65.81 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This makes it up to Rs 3.96 lakh more expensive than the previous model. The update gets a tweaked Lexus logo, revised interiors with more storage spaces and additional equipment. This update to the ES 300h comes just a year after the facelift was launched in India in October 2021. Mechanically, there is no change to the ES 300h and it continues to be powered by a strong-hybrid power plant.
Lexus ES300h update: what’s new?
The update brings subtle changes to the car’s interiors by adding more storage spaces in the cabin. Additionally, the ES gets a few more features than before like a new voice recognition system and a ‘profile function’ that enable users to personalise multimedia settings. It now gets wireless Apple CarPlay but the Android Auto functionality is still wired.
Apart from that, like before, the sedan comes well equipped with features like heads-up display, three-zone climate control, power recline rear seats, hands free boot lid opening, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, and more.
Lexus ES300h update: powertrain
The update brings no mechanical change with it and the ES 300h continues to be powered by a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. The system pairs a 178hp, 2.5-litre petrol engine with an 88kW permanent magnet electric motor and the system has a total output of 218hp. The power is sent to the front wheels via a CVT gearbox.
In terms of competition, the Lexus ES rivals other luxury cars like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Volvo S90 and the Jaguar XF.
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