Codenamed the XV50, the sixth generation Lexus ES mid-size 4-door sedan was revealed on April 4th, 2012, at the New York Auto Show, going on sale the same year.
Produced in two engine flavors at Toyota’s factory in Miyawaka, Japan, the ES is larger than ever and offers improved legroom. Available from launch, the new ES 300h is the first hybrid version of the car, combining the traditional 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor to deliver a combined 200 hp. A bigger 3.5-liter V6 is available worldwide, while a basic 2.5-liter 250 model was launched specifically for the Chinese market.