Premium Edition vs Takumi

JDF · February 16, 2022

Hi owners.

I am looking to upgrade to a es300h in a few months. Could i please pick your brains on the spec differences between the premium edition and the takumi?

From my understanding, the only differences are: 360 camera, hud, rear reclining seats, quality of leather and the camera mirrors(optional extra).

Am i right or wrong?

Have i missed anything?

Thank you for your help in advance 🙂

ColinBarber · February 16, 2022

You mean the Premium edition, not the base ES with the Premium Pack?

If so the Takumi also has:

a keycard in addition to the normal two key fobs
the 17 speaker Mark Levinson audio system
power boot with kick sensor
rear seat zone for the climate control
electric rear sunshade and the manually operated rear side window shades
memory seats - with easy entry sliding driver's seat
10 way adjustable seats rather than 8 way
4 way lumbar on the front seats, rather than 2 way
ventilated front seats
heated rear seats
active noise control
lateral performance dampers
pedestrian detection on the parking sensors
wood trim inserts
high quality leather (the Premium edition doesn't have leather at all, only Tahara fake leather)
ambient interior lighting
adaptive headlights
memory external mirrors with reverse tilt

Dippo · February 16, 2022

You forgot the higher VED rate!

peniole · February 16, 2022

Also, the active noise control is standard on all 2021 models and after, not just Takumi. That one I'm sure of.

The rear pedestrian detection, isn't than now included as standard safety kit on 2022s?

February 16, 2022

40 minutes ago, Dippo said:

You forgot the higher VED rate!

Yes you are right, lots of extra goodies on the Takumi, I am happy I have the Takumi but you do pay the higher VED……..although you can pay a lot more VED on some older Lexus models.

beyond the blue · February 16, 2022

26 minutes ago, peniole said:

Also, the active noise control is standard on all 2021 models and after, not just Takumi. That one I'm sure of.

The rear pedestrian detection, isn't than now included as standard safety kit on 2022s?

Is it not active sound control that is standard? Mine does not have active noise control as far as I know.

peniole · February 16, 2022

20 minutes ago, beyond the blue said:

Is it not active sound control that is standard? Mine does not have active noise control as far as I know.

See here

beyond the blue · February 17, 2022

56 minutes ago, peniole said:

See here

Are you saying that active noise control that uses noise cancelling via the radio speakers is standard? It doesn't mention anything in my manual about it. It does mention active sound control that uses a speaker to warn pedestrians of vehicle movement. I understood that active noise control uses microphones in the headlining and my 2022 model doesn't have those.

ColinBarber · February 17, 2022

Here's the latest spec sheet, updated a month ago. States active noise control is not standard across the range nor the rear pedestrian detection - I think it is forward pedestrian and cyclist detection from the radar that is standard across the range.

As with any literature that comes from Lexus GB, errors need to be assumed.

220112M-ES-Equip-List-1.pdf

beyond the blue · February 17, 2022

It's no wonder there is confusion with such similar terminologies such as 'Active noise control' as opposed to 'Active sound control' and 'LTA lane trace assist' as opposed to ' LCA lane centering assist' amongst others.

Dippo · February 17, 2022

Interesting document. I'm sure there must be a reason why all variants except the Premium Edition have 4 tie down hooks in the boot, but I'm not sure what it could be.

e-yes · February 17, 2022

As @ColinBarber mentioned above, there could be errors and some things might be lost in translation as well.

This one made me chuckle "LED rear lamps and active brake lights" . I'd very much like ALL break lights in the entire world to be active... good thing on the ES they are indeed 😄

beyond the blue · February 17, 2022

58 minutes ago, Dippo said:

Interesting document. I'm sure there must be a reason why all variants except the Premium Edition have 4 tie down hooks in the boot, but I'm not sure what it could be.

I think it is a mistake. My premium edition has 4 tie down hooks.

NemesisUK · February 17, 2022

1 hour ago, e-yes said:

As @ColinBarber mentioned above, there could be errors and some things might be lost in translation as well.

This one made me chuckle "LED rear lamps and active brake lights" . I'd very much like ALL break lights in the entire world to be active... good thing on the ES they are indeed 😄

Active brake lights pulse when braking effort is high i.e. emergency stop, to alert following drivers

b4u2 · March 28, 2022

@ColinBarber

Lexus don't leave anything out!

They seem to have everything

Julncamp54 · March 30, 2022

Having just changed my ES from 2018 premium edition to the new 2022 Takumi edition I would agree with the comments of Colin. However I’d like to add some subjective views as well…..

The ride quality on the Takumi is subtly different I would say very slightly firmer ride. Due to the suspension and chassis change on the 2022 model. Which improves the cornering and handling whilst still maintaining a smooth ride.

Subjectively it seems quieter inside when driving can barely hear the engine when accelerating.

I opted for the digital wing mirrors , now there a thing . I like them now that I am used to them but I suspect they’ll, be like Marmite love them or hate them but I’ll put a new post about these.

If you like your sound and being an audio fan you will be impressed with the Mark Levenson 17 speaker sound system when the sweet spot of volume is reached ( ~36 level volume control ). It’s an extremely smooth and balanced sound with rich deep bass with no boominess.
Lexus still have the CD/ DVD player. I tried the DVD ‘pearl harbour’ whacked up the volume and OMG had planes flying all around the car interior awesome…..

The headlights are a dream. The best road illumination I have ever seen a very uniform white light projection in front of the car . The HUD display easy to view and not compromising the drivers view.

The Lexus ES 300 Takumi edition is a luxurious saloon catering very well for the driver and passengers. I suppose only a LS would surpass the ES but with a cost premium.