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Lexus ES Saloon 300h 2.5 4dr CVT Premium Edition

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2487
Trim	Premium Edition
Price	£40,010
Battery Capacity	1.6
Engine Power - BHP	218
Acceleration	8.9
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	120
Length	4975 mm
Width	1865 mm
Height	1445 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	454 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1740 kg

Driver Convenience

4 driving modes EV/Eco/Normal/Sport
Analogue clock with LED illumination
Auto glide control Lexus first - AGC
Blind spot monitoring (BSM) with Rear cross traffic alert and auto brake (RCTAB)
Drive mode select controller
Dynamic radar cruise control
Emergency services call system
EPS with speed sensitive steering
Intelligent parking sensors
Lane change flasher function
Lane tracking assist - LTA
Lexus link connected services
Lexus premium navigation with 12.3" multimedia screen
Pre-collision system (PCS)
Push button start
Rev counter
Reversing camera
Road sign assist - RSA
Service indicator
Vehicle Stability Control - VSC and drive mode controls on Instrument brinicle
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

VDIM

Entertainment

10 speaker pioneer audio with single CD, DAB, aux,shark fin antenna + Bluetooth system
2 USB ports for charging in rear of centre console
Multimedia system with remote touch pad

Exterior Features

2 eye LED headlights with auto high beam
Acoustic front windscreen
Aluminium front scuff plates with Lexus logo
Aluminium rear scuff plates
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Auto headlight levelling
Auto headlights
Boot spoiler
Cornering light
Folding heated auto dimming wide angle door mirrors
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear one-touch automatic power windows equipped with a jam protection
Front grille
Front windscreen de-icer
Green UV glass with water repellent coating on front side windows
Headlight cleaners
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
LED third brake light
Privacy glass
Rain sensing windscreen wipers
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Sunroof

Interior Features

12V socket in front and rear
2 cup holders in the front and rear centre console
2 USB ports in front centre console
2 x fixed shopping bag hooks in boot
2 zone climate control with climate concierge and nanoe ion generator
3 spoke leather steering wheel with power adjust
4 x tie down hooks in the boot
8 way Electrically adjustable front seats including headrest with heater
Card holder installed in driver and passengers sun visors
Easy access system with tilt + telescopic
Fixed rear seat with trunk through
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear head restraints
Front centre armrest with storage
Heated steering wheel
Heated, power adjust driver and passengers seats with 2 way lumbar support
Luggage storage tray under deck board to right side
Map pockets on front seats
Paddle shift controls
Rear armrest with 2 cup holders and storage
Self charging hybrid
Single front passenger seat
Smooth leather shift knob
Tahara leather upholstery
Textile carpet mats

Passive Safety

10 airbags - front, side, knee, front and rear curtain airbag
2 x Isofix child rear seat restraints
3 point front seat belts
Active Traction Control (TRC)
Adjustable seat belt anchor points
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Child locks on rear doors
Electronic parking brake
ELR (Emergency locking retractor)
Fasten seatbelt reminder
Front and rear outer seat belt pre-tensioners
Front passenger's airbag cut off device
HAC (Hill start assist control) with brake hold
Power assisted brakes
Seat belt force limiter
Three 3 point rear seatbelts
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm
Central locking
Immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Smart entry + Smart start
Speed sensitive auto door locking
Two motion door lock with double lock
VIN Window etching

Trim

Black grain inlay

Wheels

18" Alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.6
Battery Type	Nickel-Metal Hydride

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.004
Particles	0.0002
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	120
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	120
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	105
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	108
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	105
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	106
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	104

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2487
Compression Ratio	14.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	87.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	103.4
Gears	1 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	51.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	53.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	45.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	46.3
WLTP - MPG - High	60.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	58.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	47
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	45.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	47
WLTP - MPG - Medium	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	61.4

General

Generation Mark	8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	32E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.9
Engine Power - BHP	218
Engine Power - RPM	5700
Engine Torque - NM	221
Engine Torque - RPM	3600
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1445 mm
Length	4975 mm
Wheelbase	2870 mm
Width	1865 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	2150 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	454 l
Max. Loading Weight	410 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1740 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.8 m

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