Lexus Korea Starts Pre-Orders for 'All New ES'... "Starting from 71.6 Million Won"

Four Hybrid and Five EV Models Debut
Residual Value Guarantee Installment Plan Offered
GA-K: Newly Designed Platform

Pre-orders are now open for Lexus's premium sedan, the All New ES.

Lexus Korea Launches Pre-Orders for the ‘All New ES’. Lexus Korea

Lexus Korea announced that pre-orders for the All New ES will begin at Lexus’s official dealer showrooms nationwide starting on September 14, ahead of the car's official launch.

The All New ES, scheduled for its domestic launch on October 13, is a fully redesigned 8th-generation model. It will be offered in a total of 9 trim levels: 4 hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) grades and, for the first time in the ES lineup, 5 battery electric vehicle (BEV) grades. Based on Lexus’s multi-pathway strategy, the model further strengthens the competitiveness of its hybrids while newly introducing battery electric vehicles, expanding customers’ choices for electrification according to their lifestyles and usage environments.

The ES, first introduced to the global market in 1989 with the debut of the Lexus brand, has established itself as a core model representing Lexus, renowned for its quietness, ride comfort, and spacious, comfortable interior. In particular, the ES has been a flagship model building Lexus’s image as a hybrid brand in the Korean market. The ES 300h has consistently received strong support in the domestic premium hybrid sedan segment, achieving recognition as a best-selling model from the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association, and was also awarded ‘Car of the Year’ in the comprehensive category for both imported and domestic vehicles in Consumer Insight’s automotive surveys.

The newly added BEV lineup consists of the front-wheel drive (FWD) ‘ES 350e’ and all-wheel drive (AWD) ‘ES 500e’. The ES 350e achieves an officially certified combined driving range of 478km on a single charge under domestic standards, offering practicality for a wide variety of needs, from daily urban commuting to long-distance travel. The ES 500e is equipped with the DIRECT4 all-wheel drive system, which precisely controls power delivery to both front and rear wheels, delivering strong output and stable driving performance.

Lexus Korea is introducing the ES 350e starting from 71.6 million won, enhancing price competitiveness. In addition, the company will offer the 'Amazing Switch' residual value guarantee installment plan to support customer purchase decisions.

For the ES 350e Premium model, the program guarantees a base residual value of 50% (35.8 million won) after three years of ownership, and up to 60% when including deferred amounts. With a 30% down payment, 20% deposit, 5.8% interest rate, and a 36-month plan, the monthly installment is in the range of 420,000 won, ensuring customer confidence in future vehicle value while reducing monthly payment burdens.

The hybrid model, ES 350h, features Lexus’s 6th-generation hybrid system. Improvements in the design of the power control unit and transaxle have resulted in a more compact and lightweight system, increasing both efficiency and acceleration performance, while retaining the ES’s signature quietness. The ES HEV lineup is further expanded with a new all-wheel drive (AWD) model, giving customers more choices based on their driving environments and lifestyles.

The All New ES utilizes the newly designed GA-K platform, optimized for both BEV and HEV models. The car’s body rigidity has been reinforced at the front, floor, and rear, reducing vibrations and enabling direct steering response and smooth acceleration and deceleration. The multi-link suspension at the rear further enhances a comfortable and stable ride.

The All New ES now offers a larger body size and extended wheelbase, resulting in an even more spacious interior than its predecessor. In particular, the expanded rear seat area increases comfort and livability for passengers. The interior features a large 14-inch display, the ‘Responsive Hidden Switch’ that appears as needed, and ‘Multi-Ambient Light’ for customizable mood lighting, enhancing intuitive digital usability and emotional quality.

In addition, the latest 'Lexus Safety System+' has been installed, and the 'Lexus Connect' system, equipped with 24-hour emergency call and remote control features, enhances both safety and convenience.

Kang Dae-hwan, Vice President of Lexus Korea, stated, “The Lexus ES has led the growth of the premium hybrid market in Korea and become the flagship model building customer trust in Lexus’s electrification technology. The newly introduced All New ES expands the lineup to a total of nine trim levels, including a competitively priced battery electric vehicle with practical driving range, to provide a diverse array of electrification choices tailored to customers’ various lifestyles and usage environments.”

The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the All New ES BEV lineup are as follows: ES 350e Premium at 71.6 million won, ES 350e Luxury at 80.2 million won, ES 350e VIP at 83.9 million won, ES 500e Premium at 77 million won, and ES 500e Luxury at 84.9 million won.

The HEV lineup includes: ES 350h Premium at 72.9 million won, ES 350h Luxury at 77.8 million won, ES 350h AWD Premium at 75.9 million won, and ES 350h AWD Luxury at 80.8 million won. Prices include value-added tax and are based on an individual consumption tax rate of 5%.

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