Overview
- Lexus India opened bookings for the locally built ES 350h on Wednesday, July 15, offering two trims—Exquisite at Rs. 66.10 lakh and Luxury at Rs. 71.80 lakh (ex‑showroom).
- The ES 350h uses a newly developed 2.5‑litre self‑charging hybrid paired with a next‑generation eAxle, an integrated power control unit and a lighter lithium‑ion battery, with published performance figures varying by market.
- Lexus Malaysia has teased the new ES, updated its website to confirm hybrid power and listed an estimated starting price of RM366,888, reflecting a coordinated right‑hand‑drive rollout in the region.
- The eighth‑generation ES is larger with a fastback‑inspired profile and a minimalist cabin that features a 14‑inch central touchscreen, a 12.3‑inch digital instrument display, responsive hidden switches and the Lexus Safety System+ suite.
- Built on a ‘multi‑pathway’ evolution of the TNGA‑K platform, the ES family lets Lexus offer market‑tuned hybrids or full battery EVs, backed in some markets by extended vehicle and hybrid battery warranties and enhanced roadside assistance, which could sway buyers who want electrification without home charging.