Lexus ES is a mid-to-large luxury sedan, which has gone through seven generations of development since its first launch in 1989, and has won the love and trust of consumers around the world with its elegant appearance, comfortable interior, smooth power and efficient fuel consumption. In August 2022, Lexus officially announced that its ** Lexus ES model was officially launched, with a total of 11 models and a price range of 2969-42.390,000 yuan. Among them, the most striking is the newly launched ES250 model, equipped with 2The 5-liter naturally aspirated engine and E-CVT electronic continuously variable transmission have improved power performance and fuel consumption, and the price is relatively affordable, forming a strong competition with the Audi A6L in the same class. So, what are the highlights and advantages of the 2023 Lexus ES250?
The 2023 Lexus ES250 has not changed much in terms of appearance, and still follows the Lexus family-style design language, with a spindle-shaped grille on the front face, with LED headlight clusters and daytime running lights, forming a sharp visual effect. The side lines of the body are sleek, and the waistline extends from the exterior mirrors to the rear, creating a dynamic stance. The body size is 4975 1866 1447mm, and the wheelbase is 2870mm, which belongs to the category of medium and large sedans, and the space performance is relatively spacious. At the rear, the taillights are connected by a chrome decorative strip to form a through-type design, and the internal shape of the lamp cluster has three "L" shapes spliced together, which is highly recognizable when lit. The trunk shape and the rear of the car form a double-layer design, which adds to the sense of hierarchy. The bottom of the rear bumper adopts a hidden exhaust design, which maintains the overall simplicity and elegance.
The interior design of the 2023 Lexus ES250 has not changed much, and it still continues the usual luxury and refined style of Lexus. The center console area is equipped with a three-spoke steering wheel and a 7-inch LCD instrument cluster (8-inch instrument cluster is used in the F Sport version). 3-inch central control screen. The center console supports touch operation, but also retains the physical knob and trackpad, which is convenient for the driver to choose according to their own habits. There are also some physical air conditioning buttons and gear levers under the center console, which are well-laid out and easy to operate. In terms of seats, the new car adopts a five-seat layout, and the seats are wrapped and comfortable, and high-quality leather materials are used. In terms of seat functions, the new car is equipped with electric adjustment and heating of the front seats as standard, and the high-end models also provide front seat ventilation and the main driver's seat memory function. The choice of color matching and trim panels in the interior is also relatively rich, which can meet the individual needs of different consumers.
The 2023 Lexus ES250 has also been upgraded in terms of configuration, with 12 as standard in all models3-inch touchscreen** display, new cloud navigation function, new intelligent voice assistant, new support for Apple CarPlay for smartphone connectivity, new localized apps in China (QQ**, Himalayan Radio, etc.), new personalized settings function My Cloud Profile, new remote control function (remote air conditioning, etc.). In addition, the new car is equipped with a new generation of multi-** systems and connected car services, allowing drivers and passengers to enjoy a smarter and more convenient in-car infotainment experience. In terms of safety, the new car is equipped with L2 level assisted driving, front and rear parking radar, full-speed adaptive range, electric steering wheel adjustment, keyless entry for the whole car, automatic anti-glare of internal and external rearview mirrors, multi-layer soundproof glass in the front row, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, on-board air purifier, negative ion sounder, PM25. Filtration devices and other configurations provide a full range of safety and comfort for drivers and passengers.
The powertrain of the 2023 Lexus ES250 is its biggest highlight, and the new car is equipped with 2With a 5-liter naturally aspirated engine and an electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), this powertrain is characterized by smoothness, efficiency and energy saving. The engine has a maximum power of 152 kW and a maximum torque of 243 Nm, and the E-CVT transmission automatically adjusts the output ratio of the engine and the electric motor according to the driving conditions and the driver's intentions to achieve the best power output and fuel consumption performance. The acceleration time of the new car to 100 km/h is 91 second, the top speed is 210kmh, and the combined fuel consumption in the WLTC mode is 6Compared with the old model, the power performance and fuel consumption performance of the 57L have been improved.
The 2023 Lexus ES250 is priced at $29690,000 yuan, compared with the old model, the price has not changed, but the power system and configuration have been upgraded, and the cost performance has been improved. At the same time, the price of the new car is relatively affordable, forming a strong competition with the Audi A6L in the same class. The Audi A6L is priced in the 37 price range98-54.280,000 yuan, carrying 2The 0T turbocharged engine and 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox have a maximum power of 140kW and a maximum torque of 320Nm, and an acceleration time of 8 per 100 km/hIn 5 seconds, the top speed is 233kmh.
The 2023 Lexus ES250 and Audi A6L are two models with different positioning, the former is a mid-level car, and the latter is a medium and large car. From the powertrain point of view, both models use the 25L naturally aspirated engine, but the choice of transmission is different, Lexus ES250 uses an E-CVT electronic continuously variable transmission, Audi A6L uses a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the former pays more attention to ride and fuel consumption performance, and the latter pays more attention to power performance and handling feeling, which is more suitable for consumers who like to drive.
From the perspective of configuration, both models have a richer configuration, but Lexus ES250 has more advantages in terms of safety, the whole system is equipped with L2 level assisted driving as standard, while Audi A6L needs to be optional, at the same time, Lexus ES250 also provides more intelligent and connected car functions, improving the infotainment experience in the car. In terms of **, the Lexus ES250 is priced at $29690,000 yuan, compared to the starting price of the Audi A6L 37980,000 yuan, with a gap of nearly 100,000 yuan, is more cost-effective and more suitable for consumers with limited budgets.
To sum up, the 2023 Lexus ES250 and Audi A6L are two models with their own characteristics, and there is no absolute superiority or inferiority, only the difference between fit and unsuitable. If you're more interested in space, power and class, then the Audi A6L is a good choice;If you value smoothness, fuel consumption, and value for money, then the Lexus ES250 is a more suitable choice.