The Toyota Camry received a comprehensive update for 2025, but its Lexus counterpart isn’t as fortunate as it maintains its existing form. However, the luxury brand is bringing back the Black Line Special Edition after a four-year hiatus for the 2025 model year. Based on the ES 350 F Sport Handling, the Black Line Special Edition embraces the dark side as it wears Obsidian mirrors, a black rear spoiler, and black rocker panel accents. The model also has F Sport puddle lights as well as a 12.3-inch infotainment system and a head-up display. Other highlights include a Panoramic View Monitor and a SmartAccess Card Key.
Production is limited to 1,000 units and the special edition costs an extra US$ 3,965. That means customers will need to shell out a total of US$ 53,615. Aside from the special edition, the 2025 Lexus ES is unchanged. That thankfully applies to pricing as well as the model continues to start at US$ 43,190.
The lineup consists of three different
variants including an entry-level ES 250 AWD. It has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder
with 203 hp and 249 Nm of torque. The same US$ 43,190 price tag can also get you an ES 350, which has a 3.5-liter V6 with 302
hp and 362 Nm of torque. It’s the one to get if
you don’t need all-wheel drive as it cuts the 0-96 km/h time from
8.1 to 6.6 seconds.
Customers can also opt for the ES 300h,
which has a hybridized 2.5-liter four-cylinder producing a combined output of
215 hp. It also takes 8.1 seconds to hit 96 km/h,
but it can return 43 mpg city, 44 mpg highway, and 44 mpg combined.
