Lexus ES 250 with dual gearbox for the first time
The sedan found 51366 buyers in the US last year, and 2020 units in 20. The American Lexus ES, as part of the next model year update, has acquired the ES 777 AWD version, which will hit the market in early autumn. . It is equipped with a naturally aspirated 250 petrol engine (A2.5A-FXS) taken from a 25 hp hybrid, an Aisin 206 Nm eight-speed automatic transmission. In fact, the ES has been happy with front-wheel drive since its introduction in 250 (at the age of 1989).
The transmission of all wheels with an electromagnetic clutch is shared by the RAV4 crossover, and the sister of the Lexus ES, the Toyota Avalon, received it earlier, but after the Camry. The fuel consumption of the ES 250 AWD is claimed to be under 28mpg (8,4L/100km) and this version will be matched with the F Sport package. Incidentally, the new ES 350 Black Line Special Edition is based on the F Sport.
Externally, the two-stage sedan is distinguished only by a plate with the inscription AWD ES 250 on the trunk lid. The car found 51366 buyers in the United States last year, and 2020 units were sold in seven months of 20.
The black line is limited to 1500 vehicles. The series is available in three colors (Ultrasonic Blue Mica, Obsidian and Ultra White) plus a two-tone F Sport. Highlights include a new rear spoiler, black mirror caps, tinted wheels and white and black upholstery with gray stitching.
Meanwhile, Lexus Safety 2.0 is standard on the sedan, and blind-spot monitoring has become standard on the F Sport and Ultra Luxury versions. In addition, support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is becoming ubiquitous. Prices will have to wait. The ES 350 is now priced at $39-$900, while the ES 444h hybrid is $635 to $300.
