Segment: Medium Premium
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2021, 2022, 2023
Lexus refreshed the seventh generation of the ES range and unveiled it at the 2021 Auto Shanghai, showing fewer exterior changes but more upgrades for the interior and driving dynamics.
Ever since its first generation, Lexus tried to catch more customers from Acura's buyers. To convince them, it tried to offer better technologies and more luxurious features. But the carmaker was also obsessed with quality control, and it topped the ranks for the most reliable brand in the world several times. But some of the ES features were outdated, and Lexus tried to fix that with the 2021 model year.
On the outside, there were not too many changes. The front fascia still retained a similar spindle design for the grille but with horizontal slats in the background instead of a mesh design. On the sides of its apron, the designers installed smaller side scoops than on its predecessor. Its angular headlights swept-back featured horizontal V-shaped LEDs for the daytime running lights.
Inside, the Lexus finally introduced a touch-screen for the infotainment system, but it didn't give up to the touch-pad from the center console. To make the new, standard 8" displays easier to reach, it moved it forward 4.3 inches (11 cm). A 12.3" unit was on the options list. The carmaker also added rear-view cameras instead of mirrors, with the screens mounted a the bottom of the A-pillars.
Under the hood, Lexus kept the same engines as its non-facelifted version. The F Sport trim level added the ES 300h S SPORT variant for selected markets.
ENGINE SPECS - 250 8AT AWD (203 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2487 cm3 |
Power: | 149.3 KW @ 6500 RPM 203 HP @ 6500 RPM 200 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 4000-5000 RPM 249 Nm @ 4000-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic DCT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.9 in (4976 mm) |
Width: | 73.4 in (1864 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.5/0 in (1,588/0 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113 in (2870 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
Turning circle: | 38.1 ft (11.6 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3781 lbs (1715 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 8AT FWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3456 cm3 |
Power: | 225.2 KW @ 6600 RPM 306.2 HP @ 6600 RPM 302 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 362 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic DCT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.9 in (4976 mm) |
Width: | 73.4 in (1864 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.5/63 in (1,588/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113 in (2870 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
Turning circle: | 38.1 ft (11.6 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3649 lbs (1655 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 300h e-CVT FWD (215 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2487 cm3 |
Power: | 129.4 KW @ 5700 RPM 176 HP @ 5700 RPM 174 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: | 158.1 kw (215 hp) |
Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | e-CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.9 in (4976 mm) |
Width: | 73.4 in (1864 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/63.4 in (1,600/1,610 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113 in (2870 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
Turning circle: | 38.7 ft (11.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3682 lbs (1670 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 | |
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Power pack: | Lithium-Ion |