Almost a year after receiving an update, the Japanese luxury brand returns to the fray again and presents the Lexus ES 300h. The Japanese manufacturer’s smallest saloon receives a very interesting novelty package to maintain its appeal against much renewed competition, arriving at showrooms in the fall.
The two kings of the Premium market have been completely renewed, the Mercedes C-Class and half gas the BMW 3 Series, leaving the Audi A4 more off the hook, which will take advantage of the revised Lexus ES 300h 2023 to give the one with the four rings a claw. The Japanese brand has presented a new package of novelties that reinforce the position of this hybrid sedan with a greater technological load.
The replacement for the Lexus IS does not present major changes in the exterior image, although and for the first time, the ES debuts the special “F SPORT Design” finishso it adopts a more sporty image for those who so wish, with more outstanding features such as the 19-inch black-painted alloy wheelsthe corresponding “F SPORT” badge on the two front wings, and the availability of a palette of a dozen colors.
The Lexus ES 300h 2023 bets on connectivity
However, the highlight of the news is inside, because the Lexus ES 300h 2023 increases its standard and optional equipment very generously. Lexus has thrown the house out the window including a new touch screen for the infotainment system, larger and with a higher resolution, including in the multimedia platform the wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity -wired for Android Auto- and a voice command assistant that recognizes spoken commands -“Hey, Lexus”- in 19 languages.
The navigation system has also been improved, with real-time traffic information, fuel prices at service stations and the nearest car parks. In addition, one of the USB-A ports has been replaced by another USB-C type, and the “e-Care” platform, which monitors the condition of the vehicle indicating to the owner the need to request an appointment for inspections, revisions or repairs, sending data to the dealers. The novelties are completed with the remote ignition, locking and unlocking of the doors, in addition to pre-conditioning.
Where there are no novelties is in the mechanics, maintaining intact the hybrid engine that offers a maximum power of 218 hp. Lexus will communicate the official prices when its marketing scheduled for next Octobersince manufacturing starts in August.