ES vs Avante comparison

By starting price alone, Avante is ₩47,620,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

ES and Avante 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

Avante

What is good

  • A full model change after 6 years makes the body larger (overall length 4,765mm) and adds upper-class convenience and safety features such as Pleos Connect and 10 airbags. The hybrid has high fuel economy of up to 21.2km/L combined.

What could be better

  • With the full model change, the starting price rose to the high ₩23,000,000 range, and the hybrid exceeds ₩30,000,000, overlapping in price with mid-size sedans.

Avante official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemESVisit siteAvanteVisit site
Starting price≈$54,052.83+ (₩71,600,000)External source≈$18,103.17+ (₩23,980,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classFull-sizeCompact
FuelHybrid, ElectricGasoline, Hybrid
Domestic/importedImportedDomestic
Top price8,4903,699
Fuel/energy economyNeeds checking (certified fuel economy of the new ES 350h not published)
  • 2.0 Gasoline 13.3~14.3km/L
  • 1.6 Hybrid 19.5~21.2km/L (combined, by wheel spec)
EV rangeUp to 478km (external source, differs by trim, needs checking)-
PowerNeeds checking (official specs of the new model not confirmed)
  • 2.0 Gasoline 149 hp
  • 1.6 Hybrid system 157 hp
Seats5-seater5
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 Modern 2.0 ₩23,980,000 ~ Inspiration 2.0 ₩31,520,000
  • Hybrid Modern 1.6 Hybrid ₩30,420,000 ~ Inspiration 1.6 Hybrid ₩36,990,000. Options priced separately
Good forRecommended for those who want a quiet, fuel-efficient large hybrid sedan.People who want a sedan with good fuel economy and the latest infotainment at a reasonable price for a first car or commuting
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanSedan
CompanyLexus, JapanHyundai, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.
      • A full model change after 6 years makes the body larger (overall length 4,765mm) and adds upper-class convenience and safety features such as Pleos Connect and 10 airbags. The hybrid has high fuel economy of up to 21.2km/L combined.
      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.
      • With the full model change, the starting price rose to the high ₩23,000,000 range, and the hybrid exceeds ₩30,000,000, overlapping in price with mid-size sedans.

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

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,324.63 (2026-10-22). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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