2013 Lexus ES and ES 300h Hybrid: Innovation Elevated
Discover the refined design, advanced technology, and exceptional performance of the 2013 Lexus ES and the fuel-efficient ES 300h Hybrid.
Introduction
The 2013 Lexus ES lineup, including the ES 350 and the first-ever ES 300h Hybrid, represents a significant evolution in luxury sedans, blending captivating design, state-of-the-art technology, and enhanced efficiency.
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Design and Innovation
The ES is designed with "Innovation Elevated to an art form." It features a bold spindle grille, sleek lines, and a longer wheelbase for an exhilarating connection to the road. The interior offers a spacious, modern environment with advanced technology and refined materials.
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The All-New ES 350
The ES 350 features a modern design, a spacious interior, and amenities like 10-way power front seats and an available Navigation System. Its 268-horsepower V6 engine, combined with a rigid body and new independent suspension, provides precise handling and control.
The First-Ever ES 300h Hybrid
The ES 300h Hybrid defies compromise, offering substantial performance with an impressive 40 mpg combined fuel economy rating. It pairs an advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive system with an Atkinson-cycle engine. Exclusive touches include sustainable bamboo trim and a unique wheel design.
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Seamless Connectivity and Technology
The interior is an intersection of captivating design and cutting-edge technology. Features include available ambient lighting, contrasting stitching, and available wood trim. The available next-generation Remote Touch device offers effortless control, and the Navigation System provides convenient access to mobile apps and a live response center.
Lexus Enform App Suite
The available Lexus Enform App Suite allows access to mobile applications like Bing, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable, Pandora, and Yelp via a compatible smartphone. New apps are added wirelessly as they become available. More information is available at lexus.com/ES/enform.
Performance and Driving Dynamics
The ES boasts a precisely tuned suspension engineered for exhilaration, featuring new valving in shock absorbers for enhanced ride comfort and linear steering response. New front coil springs improve straight-line control, and rear-suspension geometry enhances agility.
The vehicle's lighter, more rigid body and dynamic suspension provide precise handling through turns and stability on straightaways.
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Drive Mode Select
Customize performance with Drive Mode Select:
- ECO Mode: Optimizes climate and throttle for fuel efficiency, indicated by a calming blue light.
- Normal Mode: Balances comfort and performance.
- Sport Mode: Enhances steering feel and throttle response, indicated by a fiery red light, and replaces the Hybrid System Indicator with a tachometer for the ES 300h.
Driver Position
The driver's experience is paramount, with a bolstered 10-way power driver's seat, an LFA-inspired steering wheel, and pedals designed for optimal engagement. Available memory settings recall up to three personalized driving positions.
Intuitive Design
Interior design focuses on the driver, with features like the ergonomically shaped Remote Touch device (mimicking a computer mouse) and a steering wheel crafted for perfect hand placement. The center display is positioned for optimal driver visibility.
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Safety and Security
The ES prioritizes safety with advanced systems designed to help prevent accidents and protect occupants.
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
The available Blind Spot Monitor helps detect vehicles in adjacent lanes during lane changes. The integrated Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system warns of approaching vehicles when backing out of parking spaces.
Lane Departure Alert and Intelligent High-Beam Headlamps
Available Lane Departure Alert warns of unintended lane departures with audible and visual cues. Intelligent high-beam headlamps automatically switch to low beams when sensing oncoming headlights or taillights.
Pre-Collision System
The available Pre-Collision System, paired with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, monitors the road for obstacles, provides warnings, and can automatically apply brakes to help mitigate frontal collisions.
Class-Leading Standard 10-Airbag System
The ES features a standard 10-airbag system and Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) front seats designed to reduce whiplash severity in certain rear collisions.
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Interior and Exterior Options
A wide range of exterior colors, interior colors, and interior trims are available to personalize the Lexus ES.
Exterior Colors:
- Silver Lining Metallic
- Starfire Pearl
- Nebula Gray Pearl
- Satin Cashmere Metallic
- Obsidian
- Cerulean Blue Metallic
- Matador Red Mica
- Fire Agate Pearl
- Deep Sea Mica
Interior Colors:
- Parchment NuLuxe
- Light Gray NuLuxe
- Black NuLuxe
- Parchment Leather (Available)
- Light Gray Leather (Available)
- Black Leather (Available)
Interior Trim:
- Piano Black (Standard ES, ESh)
- Espresso Bird's-Eye Maple (Available ES)
- Bamboo (Available ESh)
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Specifications and Dimensions
Detailed specifications for the 2013 Lexus ES and ES 300h Hybrid are provided.
| Type | Five-passenger luxury sedan (ES) / Five-passenger hybrid luxury sedan (ESh) |
| Construction | Welded-steel unibody |
| Curb Weight | 3,549 lb (1,610 kg) (ES) / 3,660 lb (1,660 kg) (ESh) |
| Type | 60° V6, aluminum block and heads |
| Displacement | 3.5 liters (211 cubic inches) |
| Valvetrain | Four cam, four valves per cylinder, with dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 268 hp @ 6,200 |
| Torque @ RPM | 248 lb-ft @ 4,700 |
| Emission Rating | Certified Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV II) |
| Fuel Requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane |
| Type | In-line 4, Atkinson-cycle, aluminum block and head |
| Displacement | 2.5 liters (152 cubic inches) |
| Valvetrain | Dual cam, four valves per cylinder, with continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) |
| Electric Drive Motor | Front high-output, permanent-magnet, electric-drive motor with EV mode |
| Total System Horsepower | 200 hp |
| Emission Rating | Certified Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV II) |
| Fuel Requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane |
| Suspension | Front: Independent, MacPherson struts with inversely wound coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Rear: Independent, dual-link MacPherson struts with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. |
| Steering | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system, 2.9 turns lock to lock |
| Brakes | Four-wheel power-assisted discs, with four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. Regenerative braking (ESh). |
| Brake Size | 11.6-in ventilated front, 11.0-in solid rear discs |
| Wheels and Tires | 17 x 7.0-in split-six-spoke alloy wheels with 215/55VR17 all-season tires |
| Transmission | Six-speed sequential-shift automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) (ES) / Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence (ECVT-i) (ESh) |
| Drive Wheels | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| 0-60 MPH Acceleration | 7.1 seconds (ES) / 8.1 seconds (ESh) |
| Top Track Speed (electronically limited) | 130 mph (ES) / 112 mph (ESh) |
| EPA Fuel Economy Estimates (city/highway/combined) | 21/31/24 mpg (ES) / 40/39/40 mpg (ESh) |
| Turning Circle | 37.4 ft |
| Headroom (front/rear w/moonroof) | 37.5/37.5 in (953/953 mm) |
| Headroom (front/rear w/panorama glass roof) | 37.7/36.9 in (957/938 mm) |
| Shoulder Room (front/rear) | 57.6/55.0 in (1,464/1,397 mm) |
| Height | 57.1 in (1,450 mm) |
| Width | 71.1 in (1,820 mm) |
| Hip Room (front/rear) | 54.8/53.8 in (1,392/1,367 mm) |
| Trunk Capacity | 15.2 cu ft (430 L) (ES) / 12.1 cu ft (342 L) (ESh) |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in (2,820 mm) |
| Leg Room (front/rear) | 41.9/40.0 in (1,065/1,015 mm) |
| Fuel-Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal (65 L) |
| Overall Length | 192.7 in (4,895 mm) |
| Standard ES | 17-in split-six-spoke alloy wheels |
| Optional ES | 17-in split-10-spoke alloy wheels with High Gloss finish |
| Optional ES | 18-in split-10-spoke alloy wheels with High Gloss finish |
| Standard ESh | 17-in split-five-spoke alloy wheels |
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The ES Accessory Line
Genuine Lexus accessories are available to enhance style, capability, and peace of mind. These accessories are designed and tested by Lexus engineers for a precise fit and finish, backed by a nationwide warranty. Explore options at lexus.com/accessories.
Available Accessories:
- Alloy wheel locks
- All-weather floor mats
- Ashtray cup
- Body side moldings
- Cargo net - envelope
- Carpet trunk mat
- First aid kit
- Glass breakage sensor
- Paint protection film
- Rear bumper appliqué
- Rear spoiler
- Remote engine starter
Luxury Features and Packages
The ES offers a comprehensive suite of luxury and convenience features, along with various packages to enhance the driving experience.
Luxury and Convenience:
- SmartAccess with push-button Start/Stop
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with interior air filter, smog sensor, and automatic recirculation mode
- NuLuxe-trimmed interior
- Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close and sliding sunshade
- Power windows with one-touch auto open/close
- Remote-linked window and moonroof opening
- Retained accessory power for moonroof and windows
- Electrochromic (auto-dimming) inside rearview mirror
- Cruise control
- Center console with storage bin and accessory power outlet
- Dual cupholders, front and rear
- HomeLink universal transceiver
- Illuminated entry system
Seating and Trim:
- Piano Black interior trim
- 10-way driver's and front passenger's power seats (including lumbar)
- Height-adjustable headrests for all seats
Communication, Audio, and Navigation:
- Lexus eight-speaker Premium Sound System with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) and CD player
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio (Subscription required, 90-day trial included)
- USB and auxiliary iPod/MP3/Windows Media Audio port
- Bluetooth technology and audio profile
- In-glass antenna with FM-diversity system
- Shark-fin antenna
Instrumentation and Controls:
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio, phone, and display controls
- Liquid crystal multi-information console display
- Electroluminescent instrumentation
- Drive Mode Select (ECO, Normal, Sport for ES; ECO, Normal, Sport, EV for ESh)
- Dynamic tachometer and Hybrid System Indicator (ESh)
- ECO Driving indicator
- Automatic on/off projector-beam headlamps with auto-off delay
Safety and Security Features:
- Active Safety: Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Smart Stop Technology, Variable intermittent windshield wipers, Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System, Integrated foglamps.
- Passive Safety: Advanced airbag system (SRS) including front, knee, side-mounted, and side curtain airbags. Three-point seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters. Highly rigid body structure with crumple zones and side-impact door beams.
- Security: Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer system. Safety Connect offers Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, SOS, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance (subscription required, one-year trial included).
Individual Options:
- Heated front seats
- Wood- and leather-trimmed shift knob and steering wheel (ES)
- Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel (ESh)
- Heated wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel (ESh)
- Power rear sunshade
- Rain-sensing wipers with de-icer
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Power trunk open/close
- High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
- Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio System (15 speakers, 835 watts)
- Lane Departure Alert with intelligent high-beam headlamps
- Intuitive Parking Assist
- Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
Packages:
- Premium Package: Espresso bird's-eye maple (ES) or Bamboo (ESh) wood interior trim, Power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, Lexus Memory System, Remote keyless entry-linked memory.
- Luxury Package: Includes Premium Package plus perforated leather-trimmed interior, heated and ventilated front seats.
- Ultra Luxury Package: Includes Luxury and Premium Package equipment plus perforated semi-aniline leather interior trim, Panorama glass roof (ES), driver's seat power cushion extender, ambient interior lighting, power rear sunshade with manual rear-door sunshades.
- Lexus Display Audio/Backup Camera Package: 7.0-in color LCD multi-information display, Backup camera, Center-console controller, Lexus eight-speaker Premium Sound System, HD Radio with iTunes tagging.
- Navigation/Premium Audio Package: Navigation System, Remote Touch device, Voice command, High-resolution 8.0-inch color LCD display, In-dash DVD/CD player, 5.1 Surround Sound, Integrated wide-view backup camera, Enhanced Bluetooth technology, SMS Text-to-Speech, Gracenote Media Management, Mobile-phone integration, Lexus Enform with Destination Assist and eDestination, Lexus Enform App Suite, NavTraffic, NavWeather, Fuel Prices, Sports and Stocks from SiriusXM Radio, Eight-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System with HD Radio and iTunes tagging.
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