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The 2023 Lexus ES luxury midsize sedan continues to offer evergreen attributes such as comfort, space and high quality. Prices start at $41,340. The heart wants a new luxury car, the head says it’s OK to buy a 2023 Lexus ES sedan. If the ES had to be described in two words, they could be responsible indulgence. Compared with its rivals, the ES is priced competitively. And it holds its value well. That’s why we’ve made the ES a winner of the KBB Best Buy award for its class four years in a row. The ES isn’t just responsible from a fiscal point of view, especially if we’re talking about the ES 300h hybrid, which is classified as a super ultra-low emissions vehicle. Even the non-hybrid variants qualify as low-emissions vehicles. Yet there’s still the indulgence of fine cabin materials and superb build quality, a cushioned ride, plus plenty of room for adults in both rows. 2023 Lexus ES PricingThe 2023 Lexus ES starts at $41,340. For that price, you can choose a smaller engine with all-wheel drive (ES 250 AWD) or a more powerful engine with front-wheel drive (ES 350). Hybrid power is available starting at $42,540 (ES 300h). With all the bells and whistles, the ES tips into the low-$50,000 range. In the context of midsize luxury sedans, the 2023 Lexus ES pricing is sharply competitive. The Genesis G80 is priced from about $50K, with the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90 all starting in the mid-to-high 50s. 2023 Lexus ES:
Starting at $41,340 2023 Lexus ES Luxury: Starting at $46,510 2023 Lexus ES Ultra Luxury: Starting at $50,130 Before buying a new ES luxury sedan, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. Owners often praise the Lexus dealership experience as more pleasurable than most. Class-leading Resale ValuesIn typical Lexus fashion, the ES has the strongest resale values in the luxury midsize sedan category, reducing the overall ownership costs. Even though buyers of luxury cars don’t need to be especially careful with expenses, they still like a good deal. What’s New for 2023?The most dramatic change to the Lexus ES this year is the infotainment system update. The universally unloved Remote Touch Interface has been ditched. Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration comes on board as standard, along with Drive Connect bringing cloud-based navigation, Destination Assist, and Intelligent Assist (activated by saying “Hey, Lexus”). The center console has been redesigned to accommodate a new wireless charger, cup holder, and sunglasses holder. A new Macadamia material replaces the old Rich Cream, and Ash Bamboo joins the list of wood trim choices. The F Sport Handling package now comes with Sport+ and Custom driving modes, plus an adaptive suspension, rear parking sensors, and a heated steering wheel. The F Sport Design bundle becomes eligible for a panoramic roof. Driving the 2023 Lexus ESAdmittedly, there are F Sport packages for both the ES 350 and ES 300h models — adding things like sport front seats, extra aerodynamic parts, and the option of an adaptive suspension. But the 2023 ES luxury sedan tends to excel in a different direction, where comfort and tranquility are prioritized. The ES is for drivers who don’t want to know how rough the road surface is and would rather have an easy commute than a demanding one. That’s the whole point of a luxury car, right? It could be argued that the luxury experience is better when there’s a decent amount of power to exercise. So unless all-wheel drive is imperative, the front-drive ES 350 (priced similarly) is nicely muscular, with 302 horsepower created by a refined 3.5-liter V6. The ES 250 AWD is hampered by having just 203 horsepower, plus the extra weight of a standard all-wheel-drive system. The lower-emissions alternative is the 2023 ES 300h. Once again, 215 horsepower is not especially impressive, and there are no official combined torque figures. Electric motors invariably provide a kick when accelerating away from a standstill, though. So the ES 300h doesn’t seem underpowered. Regenerative braking energy systems in hybrids sometimes result in a weird pedal feel, but that’s not an issue here. We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and researching the current collection of midsize luxury sedans, including this Lexus ES. Roomy InteriorCalm and spacious, the 2023 ES emphasizes comfort as well as quality materials. And for a touch of the exotic, the aluminum accents that come with the F Sport treatment are inspired by traditional Japanese swords. Rear legroom of 39.2 inches is excellent for the class, and the backs of the rear seats are angled to optimize headroom. A powered rear shade is standard in the Luxury model. If there’s a gripe, it’s that the rear seats are fixed. They don’t split and fold to provide extra cargo-carrying versatility. Trunk space, however, is ample at 16.7 cubic feet. That’s the same for the ES 300h hybrid as well. Thoughtful Exterior DesignLED headlights are standard with the 2023 ES, with triple-beam premium versions available as an option across the lineup. The ES 350 also offers the option of a panoramic moonroof. Special alloy wheels designed to reduce road noise are standard with the Ultra Luxury and optional with the Luxury. The ES 300h hybrid has a drag coefficient of 0.26 (with 17-inch wheels), which is quite impressive for a midsize luxury sedan. An earlier generation of the Prius slipped through the air with a drag coefficient of 0.25. Favorite FeaturesValue Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Hybrid drivetrain Adaptive cruise control Premium package Mark Levinson surround-sound system Engine & TransmissionIt’s a mixed bag in the most affordable Lexus ES sedan, the 2023 ES 250 AWD. On the one hand, all-wheel drive is standard. On the other, the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine makes just 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. There’s no option for more power. Nor do the other drivetrains offer all-wheel drive — they’re front-wheel drive all the way. A more appropriate amount of muscle for a luxury sedan comes in the ES 350, propelled by 302 horsepower and 267 lb-ft from a 3.5-liter V6. Both the 250 and 350 models deploy an 8-speed automatic transmission. The ES 300h hybrid drivetrain includes a continuously variable automatic transmission. Lexus doesn’t provide torque figures for its hybrids, but the ES 300h’s combination of a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two electric motors results in a total of 215 horsepower. Regular gasoline is acceptable with any variant. ES 250 AWD ES 350 ES 300h More Lexus ES fuel economy information is available on the EPA’s website. 4-year/50,000-mile WarrantyA basic new-car warranty from Lexus lasts four years or 50,000 miles, whichever happens first. The standard powertrain warranty is six years or 70,000 miles. However, hybrid systems are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles, with the hybrid battery protected for 10 years or 150,000 miles. These warranties are typical for the luxury car sector. The first two scheduled services are complimentary. Intervals are six months or 5,000 miles (whichever comes first) and 12 months or 10,000 miles. KBB Vehicle Review and Rating MethodologyOur Expert Ratings come from hours of both driving and number crunching to make sure that you choose the best car for you. We comprehensively experience and analyze every new SUV, car, truck, or minivan for sale in the U.S. and compare it to its competitors. When all that dust settles, we have our ratings. We require new ratings every time an all-new vehicle or a new generation of an existing vehicle comes out. Additionally, we reassess those ratings when a new-generation vehicle receives a mid-cycle refresh — basically, sprucing up a car in the middle of its product cycle (typically, around the 2-3 years mark) with a minor facelift, often with updates to features and technology. Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to be better (or worse) than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your money buying or leasing. Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? (Whether that purpose is commuting efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right partner for your lifestyle.) We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability. More About How We Rate Vehicles Will there be a 2023 Lexus IS?Pricing & Release Date
The 2023 Lexus IS is expected to arrive at dealerships this fall. Pricing for the 2023 IS will start at $41,735 and go up to $63,920 with destination. Competitors in the compact segment include the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, and Volvo S60.
Will the 2023 Lexus ES 350 be redesigned?For 2023, the brand's bestselling sedan returns with a new multimedia system, redesigned center console and updated F Sport models. These changes come with a larger price tag for each of the three powertrain variants: the six-cylinder 350, four-cylinder 250 and 300h four-cylinder hybrid.
Will there be a 2023 Lexus is500?Exhilarating performance mates with unmistakable style in the new 2023 IS 500 F SPORT Performance Special Appearance Package, limited to 150 exclusive vehicles. The exterior is finished in a head-turning Molten Pearl paint with contrasting 19-inch, split-seven-spoke forged alloy Matte Black BBS®* wheels.
What year will Lexus ES 350 be redesigned?A number of enhancements have been made to the Lexus ES executive sedan for the 2023 Model Year. Detail changes in the cabin improve connectivity, one of the top priorities for premium car customers, and most markets in Eastern and Western Europe will be offered a new F SPORT Design model grade.
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