Lexus announced the
UK pricing and range details of the 2019 ES, which is set to replace the GS in
its lineup and therefore making it the first Lexus ES to be offered in the UK.
The UK range of the new Lexus ES is divided into three trim levels: the base
ES, the ES F Sport and the range-topping ES Takumi.
The ES 300h is
powered by the company’s fourth-generation hybrid powertrain that pairs a
2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined
215 hp. Lexus claims that the new ES 300h returns a combined fuel economy of
60.1 mpg UK.
The new Lexus ES is
based on the new front-drive GA-K platform, which uses various grades of
high-tensile steel to reduce weight and offers “exceptional rigidity” according
to the company. A V-brace behind the rear seat and a new multi-link rear
suspension design give the new ES a “new-found precision” in its handling.
Prices start from
£ 35,150 for the base model, which comes with the second-gen Lexus Safety
System+ as standard. The Lexus ES F Sport starts from £ 38,150 and adds things
like an adaptive sports suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, F Sport seats and
sportier details inside and out.
The range-topping
Lexus ES Takumi is priced from £ 45,650, offering adaptive LED headlights, triple-zone
air-conditioning, a 12.3-inch display for the infotainment system, a 360-degree
camera and a Mark Levinson premium surround audio system, among others.
Order books for the
new Lexus ES in the UK will officially open on October 1 but retailers across
the country are also accepting pre-orders now. First deliveries are scheduled
for January 2019.
