Lexus ES

What is the Lexus ES?

The ES is a four-door luxury sedan known for its comfort, quiet cabin and spacious interior. It was part of Lexus’s original lineup when the brand launched in 1989, alongside the flagship LS, and has remained a core sedan in many markets.

The listed generations are II (1991–1996), III (1996–2001), IV (2001–2006), V (2006–2012), VI (2012–2018), VII (2018–2025) and VIII (2026–today). The seventh generation brought a new GA-K platform and a more dynamic design while retaining the ES focus on comfort. The eighth generation supports hybrid and battery-electric powertrains.

Engines and power

The listed engine sizes range from 2.5 to 3.5 litres in the US and Canada; EU and UK figures centre on a 2.5-litre engine. EU power is 131 kW (178 PS), while UK versions span 160 kW (218 PS) to 218 kW (296 PS). Canadian figures list 167 kW (227 PS) to 255 kW (347 PS).

Hybrid power is a feature of recent ES lineups. In the EU, the leading listed version is a 2.5-litre hybrid rated at 131 kW (178 PS), with the highest registration total in the 2023–2025 period. Market lineups vary: US figures include petrol and hybrid, while Canada’s listed fuels include petrol.

How economical is the Lexus ES?

The lowest listed EU consumption is 5.3 L/100 km on WLTP. The UK low is 5.2 L/100 km, also on WLTP. The US EPA low is 5.1 L/100 km, or 46 MPG combined; Canada’s lowest listed figure is 5.3 L/100 km on NRCan’s 5-cycle test.

These results use different procedures. WLTP in Europe, EPA testing in the United States and Canada’s 5-cycle test are not directly interchangeable. The figure for an individual ES depends on its market and powertrain.

Where was the Lexus ES sold?

Official figures cover the EU, UK, United States and Canada. EU entries span 2018–2025 and total 35,897 registrations. The 2.5-litre hybrid rated at 131 kW (178 PS) leads the listed EU periods. UK figures cover 2019–2026, while US and Canadian ES figures reach back to 1990 and 1995 respectively.