Revamped and Refined, the Special Edition Package Elevates the Lexus ES with Sleek Design Enhancements and Cutting-Edge Technology
PLANO, Texas (June 26, 2024) – The highly anticipated Lexus ES 350 Black Line Special Edition is set to make a grand comeback for 2025 after a four-year hiatus. This special edition package, a sophisticated variant of Lexus’s best-selling sedan, is exclusively available on the ES 350 F Sport Handling model. It features a suite of sleek, Obsidian-colored design elements including outer mirrors, a rear lip spoiler, and a lower rocker panel, delivering a striking visual appeal.
In addition to the Black Line Special Edition package, the 2025 ES lineup continues to impress with three robust engine options, all-wheel drive capabilities, and two distinct F Sport models. The base grade starts at an MSRP of $43,190 (INR 36 lakh), inclusive of the Delivery, Processing, and Handling Fee.
Distinctive Features of the Black Line Special Edition
Limited to just 1,000 units across North America, the Black Line Special Edition enhances the ES 350 F Sport Handling grade. It offers interior options in White, Circuit Red, and Black NuLuxe trim, and exterior color choices including Iridium, Cloudburst Gray, Obsidian, Caviar, Matador Red Mica, and Ultra White.
Unique to this package are the Obsidian outer mirrors, black rear lip spoiler, black lower rocker panel, F Sport puddle lamps, and door switch plates. Standard features also include the Lexus Interface with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a Head-Up Display, Panoramic View Monitor, and a SmartAccess Card Key. An available Mark Levinson® Premium Audio System further elevates the driving experience.
Power and Performance for Every Lifestyle
Built on the Global Architecture-K (GA-K) platform, the 2025 Lexus ES boasts a rigid front-wheel-drive chassis made from various grades of high-strength steel. The use of laser screw welding and multiple reinforcement panels ensures a robust structure, while the suspension is finely tuned for optimal responsiveness. The Dynamic Control Shocks in both the front and rear suspensions enhance ride quality and handling precision.
Engine Options and Efficiency
- ES 350: Powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine, it delivers 302 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. The D-4S fuel injection system and Variable Valve Timing-intelligence Wide (VVT-iW) enable efficient performance, with an EPA-estimated MPG of 22/32/25 (city/highway/combined).
- ES 250 AWD: Featuring a 2.5-liter L4 engine, this model offers Dynamic Torque Control AWD, which can direct up to 50% of engine torque to the rear wheels, enhancing traction in low-grip conditions.
- ES 300h: This hybrid model combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a power-dense electric motor, achieving a combined 215 horsepower and an impressive EPA-estimated MPG of 43/44/44 (city/highway/combined).
Sporty Elegance with F Sport Models
The F Sport Design is available across all three powertrains and includes unique 19-inch split five-spoke alloy wheels with a Gloss Black finish, a distinctive front bumper, grille surround, and rear spoiler. The F Sport Handling grade further enhances the driving experience with features like Sport+ and Custom Drive modes, Sport-tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), and exclusive interior trims.
Sophisticated Exterior and Interior Design
The 2025 ES showcases a dynamic stance with a sleek, coupe-like silhouette. Standard features include Bi-LED headlamps and a power tilt-slide moonroof, with an available panorama glass roof for a seamless appearance and ample natural light. The vehicle offers a variety of wheel designs and ten exterior color options, including the exclusive Ultra White for F Sport models.
Inside, the ES blends a driver-centric cockpit with spacious and comfortable areas for passengers. The standard eight-inch touchscreen can be upgraded to a 12.3-inch display. Interior color options and trims exude refined craftsmanship, with materials like semi-aniline leather and Open-Pore Black, Open-Pore Brown Walnut, and Ash Bamboo trims.
Cutting-Edge Technology and Safety Features
The Lexus ES is equipped with the latest Lexus Interface, featuring cloud navigation, Intelligent Assistant, and Digital Key capabilities. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, along with six USB ports throughout the cabin.
Safety is paramount with the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, which includes features like the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, All-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, and Road Sign Assist.
The 2025 Lexus ES, with its Black Line Special Edition package and robust lineup of models, continues to set the standard for luxury sedans. Combining elegant design, powerful performance, and advanced technology, the new ES is poised to meet the diverse needs of today’s drivers. The 2025 ES is expected to arrive in dealerships in the summer of 2024, ready to impress both loyal fans and new customers alike.
