International Auto Show in New York has become a place for the debut of Lexus ES sedan 2013 model year in which the Japanese carmaker has high hopes. According to the company, the new ES is superior in terms of spaciousness Mercedes-benz E-Class is available in the engine V6, but it will cost less than German rival. Based news platform from laid Toyota Camry XV50, the overall length of the sedan, compared to its predecessor, increased by 25 mm (to 4,895 mm) wheelbase and the value added of 35 mm (to 2,819 mm). Because of this significantly increased space for rear passengers.
Configuration and price 2013 Lexus ES.
Equipment | Price | Engine | Transmission | Drive |
250 Comfort | $34,900 | 2.5 petrol (184 hp) | Automatic (6) | front |
250 Executive | $37,000 | 2.5 petrol (184 hp) | Automatic (6) | front |
250 Premium | $42,100 | 2.5 petrol (184 hp) | Automatic (6) | front |
250 Luxury | $44,700 | 2.5 petrol (184 hp) | Automatic (6) | front |
300h Premium | $45,600 | Hybrid 2.5 (205 hp) | Automatic (6) | front |
350 Premium | $47,400 | 3.5 petrol (249 hp) | Automatic (6) | front |
350 Luxury | $50,100 | 3.5 petrol (249 hp) | Automatic (6) | front |
300h Luxury | $51,600 | Hybrid 2.5 (205 hp) | Automatic (6) | front |
More: New Lexus ES 2016.
Externally, the new sedan Lexus ES 2012 got a brand new grille shaped as an hourglass, head optics with LED sections, narrow taillights and strongly inclined rear rack, gives the car a rapid appearance. Interior Lexus ES new generation was designed from the ground up. It boasts improved materials, finishes, rich level of equipment and the front panel, reminiscent of similar to a Lexus GS sedan 2012. Under the canopy above the center console located a seven-inch screen multimedia system Lexus Enform, and under it appeared a mechanical watch.
Under the hood modifications ES 350 is a 3.5-liter V6, working together with a six-speed automatic transmission, transmitting traction on the front axle. Data on performance and fuel consumption of the engine in the company has not yet reported. In addition, for the first time in the history of production of the model it will have a hybrid version. The unit on the ES 300h includes a 2.5-liter “four” working on the Atkinson cycle and an electric motor. In the combined cycle average fuel consumption of the hybrid is 5.9 liters per hundred kilometers.
This powerplant has four operating modes, switching between them given to the driver. You can select a sporty, normal and economy mode or switch on the motion solely on the electric motor.