2023 Lexus ES Australian pricing and features

The 2023 Lexus ES has undergone an update, with technology and safety improvements leading the changes for the new model year.

The updated model will go on sale in Australia next month, priced from $62,140.

The ES range, which continues to offer a choice of petrol and hybrid powertrains (dubbed the 250 and 200h respectively), also gains Lexus's Connected Services smartphone system.

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The connectivity service allows owners instant access on their phone to their car's odometer and fuel level readings, remaining range, the vehicle's last known location, vehicle diagnostics data and recent trip details.

Through the app, they can also now remotely check whether the doors, windows, boot and bonnet are closed and locked – as well as start the car, monitor its tyre pressure status and turn on the hazard lights or horn.

In addition to featuring automatic collision notification, SOS emergency call and stolen vehicle tracking, the upgraded ES now adds Lexus Multimedia Connect – which syncs the app with the multimedia system to offer cloud-based connected navigation with live traffic, weather, parking and map updates, location searching, and first- and last-kilometre routing.

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2023 Lexus ES Australian pricing

The ES range remains the same for the 2023 model year, with an increase in prices coming to the line-up. The cost of an Enhancement Pack on each however continues to be the same.

Prices exclude on-road costs.

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Features

New for MY23 is wireless Apple CarPlay (Android Auto continues to be wired-only), while a redesigned centre console adds another USB-C port next to the gear selector.

While the pair of USB-C ports previously in the centre console storage box were previously deleted with the fitment of a wireless charger, new setup accommodates both – with a wireless charger now standard across the range.

ES 250 Luxury

As the entry-level variant to the range, the ES 250 Luxury features a base range of equipment including:

ES 250 Luxury with Enhancement Pack

On top of the standard ES 250 Luxury, the Enhancement Pack adds:

ES 250 F Sport

The F Sport package is the highest spec for the ES 250, adding the following equipment onto the Enhancement Pack:

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ES 300h Luxury

The ES 300h is the base trim in the hybrid variant's range and features the same base equipment as the ES 250 Luxury, although its hybrid powertrain does add an EV-only mode which is unavailable in the 250

ES 300h Luxury with Enhancement Pack

Stepping up to the Enhancement Pack, ES buyers score extra features such as:

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ES 300h F Sport

Building on the Enhancement pack, the F Sport trim in 300h guise adds features including:

ES 300h F Sport with Enhancement Package

The F Sport Enhancement Package builds on the F Sport with the following equipment:

ES 300h Sports Luxury

Finally, the range-topping 300h Sports Luxury, adding on top of the Enhancement Pack:

Nine exterior colours are now offered: Sonic quartz, titanium, sonic iridium, sonic chrome, graphite black, vermillion, glacial ecru, radiata green and deep blue – with black now deleted as an option. On F Sport grades white nova and cobalt mica replace sonic quartz and deep blue.

On the inside, solis white leather replaces the previous rich cream upholstery.

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Engine, transmission and fuel economy

The ES 250 grades utilise a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol unit with direct injection, making 152kW and 243Nm, with power being sent to the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

The 300h, meanwhile, uses a 131kW/221Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine and 88kW/202Nm electric motor, combining for a maximum power output of 160kW delivered to the front wheels through a CVT automatic.

As expected, the more conventional ES 250 is thirstier, with a tested combined consumption figure of 6.6L/100km – almost two litres more than the 300h which achieves 4.8L/100km.

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Safety

Retaining the five-star safety rating from 2021, the updated ES features as standard:

Availability

The updated 2023 Lexus ES range will go on sale in Australia in September 2022.