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2022 Lexus ES: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Lexus ES gets a mid-cycle refresh, led by center displays that move closer to the front seats and gain touchscreen control. It is a meaningful usability update rather than a full redesign.
About the 2022 Lexus ES
7th gen (2019-present), mid-cycle refresh year
Lexus positions the ES as a quiet, spacious midsize luxury sedan centered on comfort, craftsmanship, and easy daily use more than sharp-edged sportiness. Its main strengths are a calm ride, a roomy back seat, a polished cabin, and a wide powertrain spread that includes V6 power, standard AWD on ES 250 models, and standout hybrid efficiency in the ES 300h. That mix makes the ES a comfort-first alternative to firmer, more aggressive sport sedans.
The 2022 ES lineup covers three distinct priorities: the ES 250 has AWD, the ES 300h emphasizes fuel efficiency, and the ES 350 uses a 302-hp V6. F SPORT models add a firmer suspension, more supportive seats, and sportier styling, while Ultra Luxury trims feature a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, a surround-view camera, and rear sunshades.
What changed, by category
Tech
The standard 8-inch and larger 12.3-inch center displays move 4.3 inches closer to the front seats and gain touchscreen control. Heated steering wheels become standard on F SPORT and Luxury trims, while Ultra Luxury trims gain standard premium audio and a head-up display. Parking assistance changes from standard to optional on F SPORT and Luxury trims.
Safety
The updated Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 safety suite replaces the previous 2.0 version. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert becomes standard across the lineup.
Styling
The front end receives revised grille details and updated standard bi-LED headlights, and Lexus introduces new wheel designs.
Structural
A new rear suspension brace increases body rigidity. Lexus also revises the chassis tuning to improve handling stability and ride comfort.
Powertrain
The first ES 300h F SPORT joins the lineup with the existing 215-hp hybrid system, sportier styling, and a firmer suspension. Gas and hybrid output stays the same, but brake tuning is revised for better pedal feel.
2022 Lexus ES specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift | Automatic, ECVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | 43 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | 25 mpg | 43 mpg | 22 mpg | 43 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | 43 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 44 mpg | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 34 mpg | 44 mpg | 31 mpg | 44 mpg | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 44 mpg |
| Horsepower | 203 hp | 302 hp | 215 hp | 203 hp | 302 hp | 203 hp | 215 hp | 302 hp | 215 hp | 203 hp | 302 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 39.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||||
| Heated Windshield | ||||||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Lexus ES a full redesign?
No. The 2022 Lexus ES is a mid-cycle refresh of the generation introduced for 2019. Its main updates are touchscreen infotainment, upgraded standard safety equipment, mild exterior revisions, and chassis tuning changes.
Does every 2022 Lexus ES have a touchscreen?
Yes. Every 2022 Lexus ES has a touch-enabled center display positioned 4.3 inches closer to the front seats. The standard screen measures 8 inches, while Ultra Luxury models have a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation.
What safety features became standard on the 2022 Lexus ES?
Every 2022 Lexus ES gains the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 suite plus standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The 2.5 suite replaces the previous Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 package.
Was the Lexus ES 300h F SPORT new for 2022?
Yes. The ES 300h F SPORT joins the lineup for 2022, combining the 215-hp hybrid system with F SPORT body details, supportive heated and ventilated front seats, and a firmer suspension tune.
Is the 2022 Lexus ES meaningfully different from the 2021 model?
Yes, especially in everyday usability and standard safety equipment. The 2022 ES adds touchscreen control, moves the center display closer, upgrades the safety suite, makes blind-spot monitoring standard across the lineup, and receives mild styling and chassis revisions; engine and hybrid output remain unchanged.
2022 Lexus ES Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Lexus ES.
4.3
2022 Lexus ES
(438 reviews)
“Drives well. But would like better cup holders, more interior storage space, and better navigation system.”
“The car has good gas mileage, drives smoothly, nice electronic features, and good handling.”
Sources
- lexus.com — Models / 2022 / MY22 Lexus ES ESh Brochure
- pressroom.lexus.com — Lexus Es Family Grows For 2021 All New Awd Black Line Series Enhance Lineup
- pressroom.lexus.com — Lexus Es Family Returns For 2022 With Updated Tech Safety First Ever 300H F Sport Grade
- pressroom.lexus.com — New F Sport Variations Multimedia On 2023 Lexus Es