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Lexus ES

The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 82% Detailed ratings
Price $48,750 – $54,450 Payments
Fuel consumption 5.2 – 10.7 L/100km
The Lexus ES has been around since 1990, but with the rapidly declining sedan market, who knows how long it will survive? This midsize luxury car continues to delight passengers with a very comfortable and quiet interior. The base ES 250 uses a 2.5-litre engine producing 203 horsepower and is blessed with all-wheel drive, while the ES 350 gets a 3.5-litre V6 rated at 302 horsepower. Don’t forget the ES 300h, a hybrid model with 215 horsepower and a combined rating of 5.3 L/100 km.

The Car Guide rating  82%

Pros

  • Interesting choice of engines
  • Driving silence
  • More intuitive touch screen

Cons

  • Driving pleasure absent
  • No sign of plug-in hybrid technology
  • Limited rear visibility
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 10/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2024

New rim finish on the Ultra Luxury package.

Recalls

none
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