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2014 Lexus ES: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2014 Lexus ES is a light-update model, not a redesign. The main change is an updated standard front-lighting setup with HID headlights, LED daytime running lights, and LED fog lamps on both trims.
About the 2014 Lexus ES
6th generation (2013-2018), second year after the full redesign and second year for the ES 300h hybrid.
The 2014 Lexus ES is Lexus’s comfort-first midsize luxury sedan. Lexus markets it as the roomy, quiet, easygoing alternative to sportier luxury sedans, with generous rear-seat space, a smooth ride, and premium cabin materials. The lineup gives buyers two clear personalities: ES 350 for effortless V6 power and ES 300h for standout hybrid efficiency. In either form, the core appeal is calm daily comfort, upscale presentation, and Lexus’s reputation for long-term durability.
The ES 350 is the comfort-focused version, with a 268-hp V6, a smooth six-speed automatic, and a roomy back seat. The ES 300h pairs the same quiet, spacious approach with a 200-hp hybrid system rated at 40 mpg combined. Both have 10-way power front seats, dual-zone climate control, and synthetic leather upholstery.
What changed, by category
Styling
Both trims are listed with standard HID headlights, LED daytime running lights, and LED fog lamps. The ES 300h’s rear spoiler moved from optional to standard.
Cabin equipment
On the ES 300h, leather seats moved from standard to optional. The tilt-adjustable steering wheel also moved from standard to optional across the lineup.
Safety
The rear-view camera moved from standard to optional on the ES 350.
2014 Lexus ES specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd SeqShft | Automatic, ECVT-i |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 40 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 39 mpg |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft | 156 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.2 cu-ft | 12.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40 in | 40 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| USB Ports | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2014 Lexus ES redesigned?
No. The 2014 Lexus ES is the second model year of the sixth-generation design introduced for 2013, so its body, chassis, and basic layout carry over.
What is the biggest difference between the 2014 and 2013 Lexus ES?
The biggest difference is the front lighting. For 2014, both ES trims are listed with standard HID headlights, LED daytime running lights, and LED fog lamps; the rest of the vehicle receives only smaller equipment revisions.
Did the 2014 Lexus ES 350 get a new engine?
No. The 2014 ES 350 carries over its 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 and six-speed automatic transmission from 2013.
Did the 2014 Lexus ES 300h hybrid system change?
No. The 2014 ES 300h keeps its 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid system with 200 total horsepower and a 40-mpg combined rating.
Is a rear-view camera standard on the 2014 Lexus ES 350?
No. The rear-view camera is optional on the 2014 ES 350 after being standard for 2013.
2014 Lexus ES Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Lexus ES.
4.1
2014 Lexus ES
(47 reviews)
“Really enjoy the fact I make less trips to the gas station. Enjoy the quiet comfortable ride of my hybrid.”
“Love my vehicle beautiful style inside and out. Also driving handling is awesome and good power needed for passing!”
Sources
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2013 Lexus Es350 Es300H Hybrid Enhanced Handling Signature Design
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2014 Lexus Es 350 Segment Shaping
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2014 Lexus Es 300H Luxury Hybrid Sedan
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2014 Lexus Es 350 Product Specs
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2015 Lexus Es 350 Offers Flagship Style
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2014 Lexus Es Hybrid Product Specs
- pressroom.lexus.com — Lexus 2015 300H Demonstrates Hybrid Leadership