8th-gen Lexus ES enters PH

MANILA: Lexus Philippines has officially introduced the all-new ES to the local market.

Now in its eighth generation, the premium executive sedan—which made its debut at Auto Shanghai 2025—is being offered in both hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) powertrains, further expanding the brand's electrified lineup in the country. 

In a statement, Lexus Philippines said the newest ES "reflects the brand's vision for the future of luxury mobility, combining electrified performance, intuitive technology, and elevated comfort in its most progressive interpretation yet." 

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Here's what buyers need to know about the all-new Lexus ES.

Dimensions and exterior

The all-new Lexus ES has the following dimensions:

Specification	Hybrid	BEV
Overall dimensions (length, width, height; in millimeters [mm>)	5,140 x 1,920 x 1,555	5,140 x 1,920 x 1,560
Wheelbase (in mm)	2,950	2,950

As seen in the table, the model’s BEV option is slightly taller than the hybrid variant. This is likely due to the size of the wheels as the former gets 21-inch luxury alloys while the base and mid-trims have 19-inch Aero alloys. 

Across the range, the sedan adopts Lexus' latest design language, highlighted by cleaner body lines, a sleek fastback-inspired profile, and a reinterpreted spindle front fascia.

Customers can choose from the following exterior colors:

• Sou (new)
• Sonic Copper
• Sonic Titanium
• Sonic Chrome
• Sonic Iridium
• White Nova Glass Flake
• Graphite Black Glass Flake

Electrified powertrains

All variants of the all-new ES feature electrified mills.

The entry and middle-grade options are powered by a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder hybrid system producing 243.6 horsepower (hp).

Meanwhile, the crème-dela-crème variation—which is aslos the nameplate’s first full-electric variant locally—is driven by a front-mounted electric motor that can generate approximately 221 hp. 

Power comes from a 74.69-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, that lets the BEV sedan to travel up to 493 kilometers on a full charge based on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure. Charging is supported via Type 2 AC and CCS2 DC fast-charging systems.

Cabin, technology

Lexus Philippines said that the interior was designed around the Japanese concept of Omotenashi, which focuses on anticipating the needs and comfort of every occupant.

Standard across the lineup are a new 14-inch infotainment touchscreen and a panoramic tilt-and-slide sunroof. 

The base variant comes with synthetic leather upholstery, a 10-speaker audio system, and a Back Guide Monitor, while the mid-spec option has perforated synthetic leather seats, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System, and a Panoramic View Monitor.

For the range-topping variant, the car boasts semi-aniline leather upholstery, the same 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, adaptive variable suspension, and a Panoramic View Monitor.

All variants are also equipped with the Lexus Safety System+ 4 suite of advanced driver assistance systems.

Pricing

The all-new Lexus ES is available in three variants with the following suggested retail prices:

Variant	Price
ES 350h Executive	P4.108 million
ES 350h Luxury	P4.308 million
ES 350e	P5.688 million

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