Lexus ES300h 2019 pricing and specs confirmed

Lexus Australia will release its new ES300h mid-size sedan this month, available exclusively with hybrid powertrains and offered in just two grades, Luxury and Sports Luxury.

The Luxury kicks things off at $59,888 plus on-road costs, up to $74,888 for the Sports Luxury.

This translates to a $3862 price reduction for the entry-level variant and a price hike of $2978 for the range topper.

Matched with a 2.5-litre petrol engine, the hybrid components are now lighter and more efficient which Lexus says results in much smoother power delivery.

Now in its seventh generation, the new-look ES offers increased safety technology, improved performance and more standard equipment.

Key upgrades include a standard head-up display, a 12.3-inch multimedia system, wireless phone charger and road-sign assist.

The ES300h is equipped with Lexus' self-charging hybrid system, with power boosted by 9kW to 160kW for the new model, and fuel consumption has been reduced by 16.4 per cent to a claimed 4.6L/100km on the combined cycle.

Matched with a 2.5-litre petrol engine, the hybrid components are now lighter and more efficient which Lexus says results in much smoother power delivery.

Other performance upgrades include a more rigid chassis for improved handling and a newly designed suspension system.

The new-look ES offers increased safety technology, improved performance and more standard equipment.

Standard kit includes lightweight alloy wheels measuring 17 inches in the Luxury and 18 inches in the Sports Luxury, satellite navigation, DAB+ digital radio, heated and power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers, a sunroof, an electronic parking brake and a power-adjustable steering column.

A 10-speaker Pioneer audio system is equipped as standard, however the Sports Luxury ups the ante with a 17-speaker Mark Levinson system.

The Sports Luxury is also treated to three-zone climate control with a humidity sensor, a hands-free boot opener, semi-aniline leather-accented seats, a heated steering wheel and heated and reclining rear seats.

Moreover, the ES range-topper boasts adaptive high beams, a panoramic view camera, blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert.

2018 Lexus ES300h list pricing

Lexus ES300h Luxury – automatic – $59,888
Lexus ES300h Sports Luxury – automatic – $74,888

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