Few vehicles have come to define the comfort and efficiency of the modern midsize luxury sedan like the 2023 Lexus ES. The five-passenger sedan provides spacious seating and top-notch fit and finish.

What’s New for the 2023 Lexus ES

The Lexus ES was completely redesigned for the 2019 model year, and Lexus refreshed the sedan’s styling for 2022. For 2023, the ES receives an updated touchscreen infotainment system.

Design

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and that could be true of the aggressively styled 2023 ES. Its sharp lines and menacing headlights might suggest this is a sporty vehicle, but the ES errs on the comfortable side, including a soft, refined ride.

Powertrain

There are two models offered for 2023, the ES 250 and ES 350. The ES 250 comes equipped with a 203-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, while the ES 350 comes with a 3.5-liter V6 that puts out 302 horsepower. The ES 250 routes power to all-wheel drive (AWD) and the ES 350 routes power to front-wheel drive (FWD). Both vehicles come equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Interior

The 2023 Lexus ES is available in Standard, F Sport, Luxury, and Ultra Luxury trims. Standard equipment on the ES includes dual-zone automatic climate control, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, synthetic leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Moving up to the F-Sport trim adds sporty exterior design elements, a sport steering wheel, sport seats, and a sport-tuned suspension. The Luxury trim incorporates the styling elements of the F-Sport, and it also adds ambient cabin lighting, a power rear sunshade, premium leather upholstery, and 14-way power-adjustable front seats. The range-topping Ultra Luxury trim gains many of the optional driver-assistance features plus navigation and manual rear-side window sun shades.

The Lexus ES comes equipped with 13.9 cubic feet of cargo space. A hands-free power trunk lid is a standalone option on most trims and comes standard on the Ultra-Luxury model.

Technology

The standard infotainment system in the ES is accessed through an 8-inch touchscreen. Shoppers can also select an available 10.25-inch touchscreen. Both come equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa. The ES comes standard with a 10-speaker Pioneer stereo system. A 17-speaker Mark Levinson premium stereo system is available.

Safety

The Lexus ES comes equipped with a long list of standard driver-assistance features. This includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision avoidance, cyclist and pedestrian detection, traffic-sign recognition, lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. It also comes with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Available safety tech includes front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree parking monitor, rain-sensing wipers, and a head-up display.

Pricing

As of this writing, the 2023 Lexus ES has a base MSRP of $42,590. The F Sport trim starts at $47,195, the Luxury trim starts at 47,760, and the Ultra Luxury starts at $51,380. The ES is backed by a six-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty.