The 2021 Lexus ES lineup gains a four-cylinder variant with standard all-wheel drive called the ES 250. This marks the first application of AWD in the model's history. The standard-bearer ES 350 and hybrid 300h now come standard with blind-spot monitoring and reverse automatic braking on all but the base trim level. The ES 350 F Sport is available with a limited-run Black Line Special Edition design package.
Just like the retiring generation, the new ES is available in one of two guises: the standard ES 350 or the hybrid ES 300h. The former will likely be the volume model, and the 350 nomenclature denotes the familiar 3.5-liter V6 that once again returns for duty. This time around, upgrades like direct injection and... Read more »
Choosing a Lexus ES starts at the powertrain, which comes in gas-powered or hybrid configurations. The gas engine is a 3.5-liter V6 producing 268 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. The hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine with an electric motor for a total of 200 hp and 156 lb-ft. The gas engine is the... Read more »
