2020 Lexus ES price and specs

The 2020 Lexus ES is available in three different trim levels, with prices ranging from $59,888 before on-road costs for the base ES300h Luxury to $75,888 before on-road costs for the ES300h Sports Luxury.

Though the ES was the second Lexus to reach Australian shores, it took a leave of absence from the Australian market of almost a decade.

The latest ES, launched in 2018, uses Toyota’s new TNGA platform and is now only available with a hybrid powertrain.

Pricing

• 2020 Lexus ES300h Luxury: $59,888
• 2020 Lexus ES300h F Sport: $69,755
• 2020 Lexus ES300h Sports Luxury: $75,888

All prices exclude on-road costs

Engines

The 2020 Lexus ES300h uses a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 131kW and 221Nm, mated to a nickel-metal hydride battery. Total system output is 160kW.

It’s mated exclusively to an electronic continuously-variable transmission (e-CVT) and is only available with front-wheel drive.

Fuel Economy

The 2020 Lexus ES300h consumes 4.8L/100km on the combined cycle. It requires 95RON premium unleaded fuel.

Dimensions

The 2020 Lexus ES300h measures 4975mm long, 1445mm tall and 1865mm wide.

The Lexus ES300h’s total luggage space is 473L.

Safety

When the Lexus ES300h was tested by ANCAP in 2018, it received a rating of five stars.

All models received an adult occupant protection score of 91 per cent, child occupant protection score of 86 per cent, vulnerable road user protection score of 90 per cent and a safety assist score of 76 per cent.

All 2020 Lexus ES models come standard with autonomous emergency braking with forward-collision warning and pedestrian detection, as well as lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, traffic-sign recognition, anti-lock brakes, and 10 airbags.

Standard Equipment

The 2020 Lexus ES300h comes with the following standard features:

• 12.3-inch infotainment system
• Satellite navigation
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Power-folding exterior mirrors
• Dual-zone climate control
• Adaptive cruise control
• Keyless entry and start
• Power tilt and telescoping steering column
• Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
• 10-speaker sound system
• Electronic parking brake
• DAB+ digital radio
• 10-way power driver’s seat with memory
• 10 power passenger’s seat
• LED headlights, fog lights and daytime running lights
• Sunroof
• Head-up display
• Wireless phone charging
• 10-way power driver’s seat with memory
• 10-way power passenger’s seat
• Artificial leather seats
• Heated front seats

The ES300h F Sport gains the following standard features:

• Adaptive suspension
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Ventilated front seats
• Power rear sunshade
• Headlight cleaners
• Blind-spot monitoring

The Lexus ES300h Sports Luxury drops the F Sport’s adaptive suspension and 19-inch alloy wheels but adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Ambient lighting
• Tri-zone climate control
• Heated steering wheel
• Hands-free power boot lid
• 17-speaker Mark Levinson premium sound system
• Leather seats
• Heated rear seats

Servicing

All 2020 Lexus ES models require servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

Lexus offers three years of capped price servicing for the ES. Each service costs $495.