The 2021 Lexus ES is stylish in the same way that a generic airport coffee shop is stylish. It looks good but is pretty forgettable. Standard features on base models include 17-inch alloy wheels with a split 10-spoke design, a power moonroof, and LED lighting. Luxury and Ultra Luxury trims add 18-inch alloy wheels with the latter offering noise-reduction wheels, while the F Sport gets 19-inch five-spoke wheels, a color-keyed rear spoiler, and a more aggressive front bumper and grille. The limited Black Line Special Edition has a black rear spoiler, black wing mirrors, and a dark finish for its 19-inch wheels.
This mid-size executive sedan measures 195.9 inches in length, making it a fraction longer than the BMW 5 Series but over four inches shorter than the Volvo S90. The overall width of the 2021 ES is 73.4 inches, it's 56.9 inches tall and rides on a 113-inch wheelbase. Versions equipped with AWD are slightly taller at 57.1 inches.
Depending on the trim, the Lexus ES has a curb weight of between 3,690 and 3,780 pounds, with hybrid derivatives being on the heavier end of the spectrum.
Lexus ES Trims | ES 350 | ES 250 AWD | ES 300h | ES 350 Luxury | ES 250 Luxury AWD | ES 250 F SPORT AWD | ES 350 F SPORT | ES 350 F SPORT Black Line Special Edition | ES 300h Luxury | ES 350 Ultra Luxury | ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD | ES 300h Ultra Luxury |
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Max Width | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. |
Length | 195.9 in. | 195.9 in. | 195.9 in. | 195.9 in. | 195.9 in. | 195.9 in. | 195.9 in. | 195.9 in. | 195.9 in. | 195.9 in. | 195.9 in. | 195.9 in. |
Height | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. |
Wheelbase | 113 in. | 113 in. | 113 in. | 113 in. | 113 in. | 113 in. | 113 in. | 113 in. | 113 in. | 113 in. | 113 in. | 113 in. |
Lexus ES Trims | Curb Weight |
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ES 350 | 3,690 lbs. |
ES 250 AWD | 3,780 lbs. |
ES 300h | 3,730 lbs. |
ES 350 Luxury | 3,690 lbs. |
ES 250 Luxury AWD | 3,780 lbs. |
ES 250 F SPORT AWD | 3,780 lbs. |
ES 350 F SPORT | 3,690 lbs. |
ES 350 F SPORT Black Line Special Edition | 3,690 lbs. |
ES 300h Luxury | 3,730 lbs. |
ES 350 Ultra Luxury | 3,690 lbs. |
ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD | 3,780 lbs. |
ES 300h Ultra Luxury | 3,730 lbs. |
Front Tire | P215/55VR17 |
Rear Tire | P215/55VR17 |
Spare Tire | Compact |
Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
Front Wheel Size | 17" x 7.5" |
Rear Wheel Size | 17" x 7.5" |
The Lexus ES is the perfect mid-size luxury sedan for those who want all the comfort afforded by German rivals, but without having to shout about it. If you get one of these cars in black or white, you'll happily blend in with traffic without drawing too much attention. Lexus offers the ES in 12 different colors, namely Nightfall Mica, Eminent White Pearl, Nebula Gray Pearl, Silver Lining Metallic, Atomic Silver, Obsidian, Caviar, Matador Red Mica, Moonbeam Beige Metallic, and Sunlit Green. None of these colors will cost anything extra besides Eminent White Pearl, which goes for $425. Most of these color options are quite subdued, but if you're looking for something more striking, we'd suggest going with Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0. This color costs $595 and is limited to F Sport derivatives. Ultra White is also limited to the sportier models for an additional $425. As color availability differs from trim to trim, the configurator will help you find out if your color of choice is compatible with the trim you want.