Lexus will introduce the ES 300h F Sport in October.

The specially tuned F Sport incorporates a sportier look, big 19-inch wheels and F Sport-exclusive Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) – available in the ES 300h for the first time in Australia.

With Five Drive Modes including Eco, Normal, Sport S, Sport S+ and Custom, Lexus says the AVS ensures that the cabin retains soothing response to bumps when Normal is selected, while tightening body movement in Sport S+ for more responsive handling.

Inside, there’s an F Sport 8.0-inch TFT driver display, contoured and F Sport-embossed front seats, and perforated-leather F Sport steering wheel.

Every ES 300h, including the F Sport, will incorporate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility as standard fitment to further enhance the functionality contained on its 12.3-inch centre display. Wireless smartphone charging, satellite navigation, voice control, DAB+, Lexus Enform and 10-speaker audio will also continue as standard.

Customers have a choice of F Sport Flare Red and F Sport Black interior trim options and there are 10 exterior colour options.

Key equipment across the whole ES 300h line-up includes a Smart Key Card, head-up display, dual-zone climate control air-conditioning, a moonroof, automatic dusk-sensing headlamps, automatic rain-sensing wipers, 10-way power adjustable front seats and heated front seats.

Standard Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) includes a pre-collision safety system that can detect pedestrians as well as vehicles, autonomous emergency braking, all-speed active cruise control and lane tracing assist. There’s also a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert and a panoramic view monitor.

Every ES 300h utilises the Lexus self-charging hybrid electric system combining a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder petrol engine working with an electric motor to produce 160kW of power.

Original source: Motor Trader Magazine (September 2019)

10 Sept 2019