Lexus ES Launches in Israel with New Electric and Hybrid Options

Lexus is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Israel by introducing the eighth generation of its ES sedan. This new model arrives with significant updates, including the availability of a fully electric powertrain for the first time, alongside its established hybrid option. The new ES is larger than its predecessor, measuring 5.14 meters in length, 1.92 meters in width, and 1.56 meters in height, with a wheelbase extended by 8 centimeters to 2.95 meters.

The ES will be offered in Israel with two primary powertrains. The 300h hybrid model features a 2.5-liter engine and an electric motor, producing a combined 201 horsepower, front-wheel drive, a continuously variable transmission, and an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 8 seconds, with a fuel economy of 20.8 km/liter. The new all-electric 300e variant boasts a single motor with 227 horsepower, front-wheel drive, and also accelerates to 100 km/h in 8 seconds. It is equipped with a 77 kWh battery (72 kWh usable) offering a range of 525-581 km, a 22 kW onboard charger for 10-100% charge in 4 hours, and 150 kW fast charging capability (10-80% in 28 minutes).

Globally, Lexus also offers all-wheel-drive hybrid versions (300h AWD, 350h with 224 hp) and a more powerful electric option, the 500e AWD, with 343 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. However, only the 300h and 300e will be available in Israel at launch.

Lexus has revised its trim levels, discontinuing the 'Kyushu' trim. The entry-level 'Hadori' trim, available on both hybrid and electric models, is now more equipped, including synthetic leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats with memory, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated and power-adjustable steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 14-inch multimedia screen with smartphone connectivity and over-the-air updates. Higher trims, 'Takumi' (hybrid only) and 'Takumi Plus' (electric only), add features like 360-degree cameras, a head-up display, a Mark Levinson sound system with 17 speakers, and premium interior materials. The top-tier 'Kiwami' trim, exclusive to the electric model, focuses on rear passenger comfort with features like a reclining rear seat with leg rest, rear heated, ventilated, and massaging seats, and an additional rear climate zone.

Pricing for the Lexus ES starts at 355,000 shekels for the 300h Hadori and goes up to 430,000 shekels for the electric 300e Kiwami. The vehicle comes with a 3-year/100,000 km warranty, with an option to extend the battery warranty to 10 years or one million kilometers. Service intervals are set at 15,000 km or one year.