Lexus cuts LS, but new ES, available only as an EV or hybrid, shows the joy of a luxury sedan
Lexus has discontinued the LS sedan in Canada and the U.S., while introducing a new eighth-generation ES that is available only as a hybrid or fully electric vehicle. The ES has become Lexus's best-selling sedan, accounting for 15% of its all-time sales. This new model features a larger, more luxurious design and advanced technology, including a new hybrid system that enhances efficiency and performance.
- ▪The LS was originally designed to compete with the Mercedes S-Class and became Lexus's best-selling vehicle.
- ▪The new ES is not based on the Toyota Camry and features a reimagined design with a coupe-like aesthetic.
- ▪The ES 350h hybrid version starts at $63,300 and boasts a combined fuel consumption of 5.3 litres per 100 kilometres.
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Open this photo in gallery:The eighth-generation ES will come only has a hybrid or as a fully electric car as this one.Kunal D'souza/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIn 1990, the ES and the LS were the first two sedans launched in Canada by Toyota’s newly formed luxury brand, Lexus. Now, as the LS is being discontinued in Canada and the United States, a new eighth-generation ES has been released, marking a radical shift in design and technology.
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