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Segment: Compact
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

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Lexus has always made luxurious cars and the ES was no exception. It offered comfort, style, elegance and softness for the pickiest drivers.

And when I say picky, I am only referring to those who were looking for comfort, because the ES offered little to no sportiness and not much feedback to feel in touch with the car.

The ES reached its 6th generation in 2018, a model that was based on the Camry.

The ES had an electric trunk that could only be opened using the key, however, the good part about it was that the load area held enough items. Plus, it was equipped with bags for shopping.

Even if the ES was not considered a fast car, it was equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, developing 268 hp, mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The engine was incredibly quiet and vibration free and the transmission did its job so well you could not feel the gear shifting.

The interior of the ES is what we call luxurious. While it did not have many gadgets, unlike the german cars, the clean look of the ES offered features any driver would appreciate.

The steering wheel had a nice wood and leather combination, as well as the door panels that were wrapped up in leather, with the exception of the trims which were piano black. The dash was covered in nice looking simulated leather.

The front seats were both ventilated and heated, as well as the steering wheel.

What was unusual was the way the driver could control the infotainment system. The ES had something similar to a computer mouse, with an “enter” button on the left side. Luckily, most of the controls were duplicated in the buttons.

press release
LEXUS ES 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  3 gasoline engines
  • 250 8AT FWD (215 HP)
  • 350 F Sport 8AT FWD (302 HP)
  • 350 V6 8AT FWD (248 HP)
  1 hybrid gasoline engine
  • 300h eCVT FWD (218 HP)

LEXUS ES
250 8AT FWD (215 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 250 8AT FWD (215 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2449 cm3
Power:158.1 KW @ 6400 RPM
215 HP @ 6400 RPM
212 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:8-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/55R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:195.8 in (4973 mm)
Width:73.5 in (1867 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.4 in (1,600/1,610 mm)
Wheelbase:113 in (2870 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3660 lbs (1660 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4740 lbs (2150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
CO2 Emissions:44 g/km

LEXUS ES
350 F Sport 8AT FWD (302 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 350 F Sport 8AT FWD (302 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3696 cm3
Power:222.1 KW @ 6400 RPM
302 HP @ 6400 RPM
298 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:8-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/55R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:195.8 in (4973 mm)
Width:73.5 in (1867 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.4 in (1,600/1,610 mm)
Wheelbase:113 in (2870 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3660 lbs (1660 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4740 lbs (2150 kg)

LEXUS ES
350 V6 8AT FWD (248 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 8AT FWD (248 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3456 cm3
Power:183 KW @ 6400 RPM
248.8 HP @ 6400 RPM
245 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:8-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/55R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:195.8 in (4973 mm)
Width:73.5 in (1867 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.4 in (1,600/1,610 mm)
Wheelbase:113 in (2870 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3660 lbs (1660 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4740 lbs (2150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)

LEXUS ES
300h eCVT FWD (218 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 300h eCVT FWD (218 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2487 cm3
Power:130.9 KW @ 5700 RPM
178 HP @ 5700 RPM
176 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:163 lb-ft @ 3600-5200 RPM
221 Nm @ 3600-5200 RPM
Electrical motor power:88.3 kw (120 hp)
Electrical motor torque:149 lb-ft (202 Nm)
Total maximum power:160.3 kw (218 hp)
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel:Hybrid Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13 gallons (49.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:eCVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/55R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:195.8 in (4973 mm)
Width:73.5 in (1867 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.4 in (1,600/1,610 mm)
Wheelbase:113 in (2870 mm)
Turning circle:38.7 ft (11.8 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3660 lbs (1660 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4740 lbs (2150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Highway:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
POWER SYSTEM SPECS
Power pack:Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)
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