ES vs Morning comparison

By starting price alone, Morning is ₩57,740,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

ES and Morning compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

ES

What is good

  • Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.

What could be better

  • As a new model in its early launch period, official specs and certified fuel economy still need checking, and the price is higher than the previous generation.

ES official site

Morning

What is good

  • A low price in the mid ₩10,000,000 range plus light car tax, toll and parking benefits make running costs very low.

What could be better

  • The 76 hp engine and 4-speed automatic lack power at highway speeds, and the interior is tight.

Morning official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemESVisit siteMorningVisit site
Starting price≈$54,014.50+ (₩71,600,000)External source≈$10,455.88+ (₩13,860,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classFull-sizeMini
FuelHybrid, ElectricGasoline
Domestic/importedImportedDomestic
Top price8,4901,911
Fuel/energy economyNeeds checking (certified fuel economy of the new ES 350h not published)Combined 14.7km/L
EV rangeUp to 478km (external source, differs by trim, needs checking)-
PowerNeeds checking (official specs of the new model not confirmed)1.0 gasoline 76 hp
Seats5-seater5 (van 2)
Price by trim
  • 8th generation All New ES (launched 2026-10-13): ES 350e Premium ₩71,600,000
  • Luxury ₩80,200,000
  • VIP ₩83,900,000
  • ES 500e AWD Premium ₩77,000,000
  • Luxury ₩84,900,000
  • ES 350h Premium ₩72,900,000
  • Luxury ₩77,800,000
  • ES 350h AWD Premium ₩75,900,000
  • Luxury ₩80,800,000 (based on 5% individual consumption tax)
2027 model year, 6 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Van Trendy 1.0 ₩13,860,000 ~ GT-Line 1.0 ₩19,110,000. Options priced separately
Good forRecommended for those who want a quiet, fuel-efficient large hybrid sedan.People looking for the cheapest car to run for city commuting or as a second car
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanHatchback
CompanyLexus, JapanKia, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.
      • A low price in the mid ₩10,000,000 range plus light car tax, toll and parking benefits make running costs very low.
      Cons
      • As a new model in its early launch period, official specs and certified fuel economy still need checking, and the price is higher than the previous generation.
      • The 76 hp engine and 4-speed automatic lack power at highway speeds, and the interior is tight.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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