Lexus ES Sixth generation (XV60)
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| Overview | |
| Production | July 2012–present |
| Model years | 2013–present |
| Assembly | Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Miyata plant) United States: Georgetown, Kentucky (TMMK; 2015–) |
| Designer | Pansoo Kwon, Yuji Fujiwara (2010) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Toyota K platform |
| Related | Toyota Avalon (XX40) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 L 2AR-FE I4 (gasoline) 2.5 L 2AR-FXE I4 (gasoline hybrid) 3.5 L 2GR-FE V6 (gasoline) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic CVT (hybrid) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111.0 in) |
| Length | 4,895 mm (192.7 in) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57.1 in) |
The next generation, XV60 series Lexus ES was revealed on April 4, 2012 at the New York International Auto Show.For its sixth generation, the model was introduced in gasoline-powered ES 350 and gasoline-electric hybrid ES 300h versions. Despite the fact that the redesigned ES and the 2013 Toyota Camry still share the same platform, the two vehicles are somewhat less mechanically related, as the ES is now based on the Toyota Avalon which is 50 mm (2 inches) longer than and also shares the same platform with the Camry.The interior added the Lexus Remote Touch interface.
The Lexus ES 250 made its world debut at the April 2012 Auto China in Beijing. This car is equipped with a 2.5-liter inline-four engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. ES 250, ES 300h, and ES 350 models are being offered in China Production started on 6 July 2012 at the Miyata plant in Miyawaka, Fukuoka.
This generation is not sold in Japan but has been offered in right-hand drive since late 2013, being sold in Australia, Brunei,South Africa, Singapore Hong Kong and Malaysia
Technical specifications
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| Engine | 2.5 L V6 | 3.0 L V6 | 3.0 L V6 | 3.0 L V6 | 3.3 L V6 | 3.5 L V6 (ES 350) | 2.4 L I4 (ES 240) | 3.5 L V6 |
| Gears | 4 (AT) or 5 (MT) | 4 (AT) or 5 (MT) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Power | 116 kW (156 hp) | 138 kW (185 hp) | 150 kW (200 hp) | 160 kW (210 hp) | 163 kW (219 hp) | 203 kW (272 hp) | 123 kW (165 hp) | 200 kW (268 hp) @6200 rpm |
| Torque | 220 N·m (160 lb·ft) @4400 rpm | 264 N·m (195 lb·ft) @4400 rpm | 290 N·m (210 lb·ft) @4400 rpm | 300 N·m (220 lb·ft) @4400 rpm | 330 N·m (240 lb·ft) @3600 rpm | 346 N·m (255 lb·ft) @4700 rpm | 224 N·m (165 lb·ft) @4000 rpm | 336 N·m (248 lb·ft)@4700 rpm |
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