Lexus ES VIII 500e (343 Hp) DIRECT4 eAxle
Lexus ES:
The Lexus ES is a mid-size luxury sedan marketed since 1989 by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, across multiple generations, each offering V6 engines and a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The first five generations of the ES used the Toyota Camry platform, while the latter generations are more closely related to both the Camry and the Avalon. Manual transmissions were offered until 1993, a lower-displacement inline-four engine became an option in Asian markets in 2010, and a gasoline-electric hybrid version was introduced in 2012. The ES was Lexus's only front-wheel drive vehicle until 1998, when the related RX was introduced, and the sedan occupied the entry-level luxury car segment of the Lexus lineup in North America and other regions until the debut of the IS in 1999. The ES name stands for "Executive Sedan". However, some Lexus importers use the name, "Elegant Sedan"....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VIII Overview:
Lexus ES (VIII). At around 2245 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Respectable acceleration of 8.9 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VII (XZ10): 2018 - September, 2021).
| General: |
| Brand: | Lexus |
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| Model: | ES |
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| Generation: | VIII |
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| Modification (Engine): | 500e (343 Hp) DIRECT4 eAxle |
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| Start of production: | 2025 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.9 sec |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.4 kg/Hp, 155.6 Hp/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.6 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 2205-2285 kg |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 5140 mm mm [165mm more] |
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| Width: | 1920 mm mm [55mm more] |
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| Height: | 1560 mm mm [115mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2950 mm mm [80mm more] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the front wheels, one electric motor drives the rear wheels. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | eAxle |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 235/55 R19; 235/45 R21 |
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| Wheel rims size | 19; 21 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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| Electric: |
| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
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| Battery location: | Below the floor |
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| System power: | 343 Hp |
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| All-electric range: | 610 km |
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| All-electric range (CLTC): | 610 km |
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| Electric motor location: | Front axle, Transverse |
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| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
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