KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- With this update, the ES has entered its eighth generation.
- The ES will come with an all-electric version for the first time.
- The styling is sharp and futuristic, but the interiors are clean and minimalistic.
- It is built on the redesigned K-platform.
The Lexus ES has entered its eighth generation globally, with the Japanese car maker showcasing an all-new model which had been due for quite some time. Lexus says that the new ES is better in terms of performance, refinement, comfort and luxury, but we will get to verify these claims later.
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2025 Lexus ES Unveiled; Details
For the first time, the Lexus ES will be available in a fully-electric guise, and although the battery capacity has not been revealed, the car maker has confirmed a few specifications. The fully-electric ES will be offered in two different trims; first is the ES 350e comes with a single front-axle motor setup and it produces 221bhp. The ES 500e is the other variant, with a dual-motor, all-wheel drive setup, which produces 337bhp.
Meanwhile, the ES 300h and ES 350h continue with their 2.5-litre, nat-asp petrol engine, paired to a strong hybrid setup. There will be both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive optionss, and the ES 300h produces a claimed output of 198bhp. Meanwhile, the ES 350h produces 244bhp, and it will also be available with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants. That said, it remains to be seen what configuration Lexus decides to bring it here in.
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Built on a redesigned K-platform, the ES has grown in terms of dimensions, with an increase of 165mm in overall length, while the wheelbase has gone up by 80mm, and it now stands at 2950mm. The front and rear tracks have become wider as well, and Lexus also says it has also improved the rear legroom and seating position.
The design of the new ES follows a sharp and futuristic theme, with elements inspired from various Lexus concept car. The silhouette is rather sharp and follows a very sportback-like theme, similar to something like an Audi RS5 Sportback. The grille features the typical Lexus spindle treatment, while the headlamps feature L-shaped DRL elements and turn-indicators on top. Lexus says this will become its new design icon for the electrification era.
The rear of the ES is also rather sleek and stylish, featuring a slim, full-length light bar, while the L-shaped tail lights are placed lower and outwards on the bumper, giving it a futuristic look.
While the exteriors are rather dynamic and sharp, the interiors are the exact opposite, with a clean and minimalistic look. The upper section of the dashboard has been cleared out, while a larger 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system takes centre stage, taking in a lot of controls and resulting in a clean, button-free look. Lexus has added in an ADAS suite, and there will be many more features on offer, but it remains to be seen which ones will be available when it comes to India.
Verdict
The Lexus ES has gone through a complete transformation with this update, and whlie the car maker has not announced anything specific yet, we can expect teasers to come out sometime in 2026.
