The 2023 model of the ES presents a range of improvements, including minor interior tweaks that improve connectivity
Launched in 2018 and refreshed in 2021, the ES is Lexus’ most popular sedan, attracting both individuals and businesses. Part of the appeal of this model lies in its class-leading level of comfort and convenience. Ease of use is the key feature of the new ES multimedia system. Designed for easy access to information, communication and entertainment, it is faster than the system it replaces, with more intuitive operation and more functionality. It includes wireless integration of ‘smartphones’ via Apple CarPlay (or via cable via Android Auto), cloud navigation and speech recognition.
Online navigation provides real-time access to road and traffic information to facilitate route planning and delay avoidance, as well as information on fuel prices and nearby parking. If the connection is lost, an integrated navigation system provides coverage.
The ES now features the ‘Hey Lexus’ voice assistant, which responds to voice prompts to make it easy to make phone calls, manipulate sound and climate controls, and search the web. It recognizes 19 different European languages, allowing it to understand and respond to informal comments such as raising the temperature in the cabin when someone says it’s cold.
New connectivity features have also been built in thanks to the update of the data communication module (DCM1) that allows the vehicle to communicate with mobile networks and the Internet. For added peace of mind, you can now connect to e-Care. This service can also advise drivers, in the unlikely event of a breakdown, by diagnosing vehicle data.
The DCM upgrade also allows owners to access the ES remotely via the Lexus Link mobile app. You can lock and unlock the doors remotely, activate the hazard warning lights and control the air conditioning or heating before reaching the vehicle.
Also, the front center console of the ES cab has been revised, making the interior cleaner and more modern. It now has two cup holders and includes the wireless charger outside the center console for ease of use. And where there used to be two USB-A ports, there’s now a USB-A port for playing Hi-Res audio sources and a USB-C port for charging devices.
Another change in the vehicle affects the color of the finishes: the bone white tone has been replaced by the sand color.
The first production of the ES 300h 2023 will start in August and the first customers will arrive in Spain from October.
Source: La Verdad
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