Lexus GS vs Lexus ES
Overview | |
Years produced1990-Present | Years produced1993-2020 |
MSRP$40,950 | MSRP$51,065 |
Listings5382 | Listings788 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryAuto manufacturers are always pursuing younger customers, but some cars appeal to a different clientele. The 2022 Lexus ES attracts the softest of buyers, mature adults seeking a mid-size luxury sedan without a giant price tag. Available with four cylinders, six cylinders, or a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus ES starts at $40,800. In the age of the SUV and at the dawn of electrification, the ES does its best to to capture any remaining new car buyers interested in a traditional sedan. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 311 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower311 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 311 hp V6 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower311 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.9 cu ft | Cargo Space18.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3780 lbs | Curb Weight3891 lbs |
Height57.1 in | Height57.9 in |
Length195.9 in | Length192.1 in |
Width73.4 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload905 lbs | Maximum Payload825 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1990-Present | 1993-2020 |
MSRP | $40,950 | $51,065 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Auto manufacturers are always pursuing younger customers, but some cars appeal to a different clientele. The 2022 Lexus ES attracts the softest of buyers, mature adults seeking a mid-size luxury sedan without a giant price tag. Available with four cylinders, six cylinders, or a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus ES starts at $40,800. In the age of the SUV and at the dawn of electrification, the ES does its best to to capture any remaining new car buyers interested in a traditional sedan. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 203 hp I4 | 3.5L 311 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm | 311 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 203 hp I4 | 3.5L 311 hp V6 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm | 311 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.9 cu ft | 18.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3780 lbs | 3891 lbs |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 192.1 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 905 lbs | 825 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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