Lexus ES 300h launched at Rs. 59.13 lakh

Lexus has launched the ES 300h in India. The hybrid sedan is priced at Rs. 59.13 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The new ES 300h is based on the Global Architecture-K platform and is longer and wider than the outgoing model. Longer wheelbase allows for more legroom at the rear. On the outside, the ES 300h features Lexus' spindle grille flanked by LED headlights with L-shaped LED DRLs and boomerang-shaped chrome accents on the front bumper. It has wraparound L-shaped LED tail lights and a dual-tone rear bumper. The car has 454 litres of cargo space with an automatic boot lid.

The ES 300h gets leather interiors with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen in the centre and a 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system. It gets electric heated seats wrapped in semi-aniline leather. Lexus offers four interior colour options - Black, Chateau, Topaz Brown and Rich Cream as well as three trim choices - two shades of Shimamoku wood trim and a light-coloured Bamboo trim. It comes with a 3-spoke multi-functional steering wheel and a 7-inch LCD instrument cluster featuring an analogue tachometer in the centre as well as a colour head-up display.

The Lexus ES 300h is powered by a 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine combined with a 4th-gen Lexus Hybrid Drive System that delivers a combined output of 215 BHP. The engine is mated to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT) and has 3 driving modes - Eco, Normal and Sport. Lexus claims that the ES 300h returns a fuel economy figure of 22.37 km/l.

Some of the features offered on the ES 300h include 10 airbags, Hill Start Assist, Vehicle Stability Control, Anti-theft system with break-in and tilt sensors among others.