The third generation Lexus ES300h hybrid electric sedan, which was showcased at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year. It has now been launched in India along with many other global markets. It is priced at Rs 59.13 lakhs and comes in on a new Global Architecture – K (GA-K) platform, a derivative of Toyota’s TNGA platform.
Lexus ES300h sedan boasts of new design with refreshed exteriors and interiors. It is more spacious than its earlier counterpart and is the third vehicle in ‘Future Chapter of Lexus’ following the LC coupe and LS sedan. In terms of dimensions, the new Lexus ES measures 66mm more in length and is 45mm wider as compared to the earlier model.It also gets a 50mm longer wheelbase and wider tracks in the front and rear. The new Lexus ES sits on 18” multi spoke alloy wheels, gets slim LED headlamps and L shaped market lights. It is presented in three color options of Black, Chateau and Topaz Brown while interiors are done up in rich cream with wood trims.
Interiors of the new Lexus ES300h gets a design inspired from the Lexus Future Interior Concept with a driver centric cockpit. It boasts of a 7” LCD control panel and display positioned closer to the driver thus creating added space for front passenger. Legroom to the rear is also at a premium thanks to a longer wheelbase.