# New Lexus ES: Launch in Brazil and pre-orders in South Korea

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving Lexus and Toyota, in 2 countries (Brésil, Corée du Sud), followed from 4 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 4 articles from 4 sources (launches and reviews, sales and market); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 12:00. Figures reported: 5000 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Launches and reviews, Sales and market
- Countries: Brésil, Corée du Sud
- Brands: Lexus, Toyota
- First detected: 4 November 2026 at 19:57
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 12:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/392-new-lexus-es-launch-in-brazil-and-pre-orders-in-south-korea

## National stories (2)

- Brazil — 1 country-specific event, 3 articles
- South Korea — 1 country-specific event, 1 articles

## Reported figures

- R$ 549.990

## Sources by country and language

- Brazil: 3 articles, 3 outlets
- South Korea: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: Portuguese (3), Korean (1)

## Timeline (2 events)

### 4 November 2026 — [Lexus launches its first electric sedan in Brazil, the ES 500e](https://mecapress.com/events/4431-lexus-launches-its-first-electric-sedan-in-brazil-the-es-500e.md)

The Lexus ES 500e, the brand's first 100% electric sedan in Brazil, arrives with all-wheel drive producing 343 hp at a price of 549,990 reais.

3 sources, 3 articles · Brésil

### 4 November 2026 — [South Korea: nearly 5,000 pre-orders for the new Lexus ES, half of them electric](https://mecapress.com/events/4485-south-korea-nearly-5-000-pre-orders-for-the-new-lexus-es-half-of-them-electric.md)

Lexus Korea reports that the eighth-generation ES has reached nearly 5,000 pre-orders since September 14, with approximately 50% being electric versions, the ES 350e and ES 500e.

1 sources, 1 articles · Corée du Sud

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