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2023 Lexus ES: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2023 Lexus ES is the standard Lexus Interface touchscreen system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the lineup. This is a meaningful tech-and-trim update, not a redesign.
About the 2023 Lexus ES
7th gen (2019-2025), second year after the 2022 refresh and first year with Lexus Interface rolled across the ES lineup.
The ES is Lexus’s comfort-first midsize luxury sedan. Lexus markets it as a human-centered, quiet, spacious four-door with polished craftsmanship, easy everyday usability, and a smooth ride rather than hard-edged sport-sedan behavior. Its big differentiators are cabin serenity, generous rear-seat room, strong reliability appeal, hybrid efficiency, and powertrain choice: V6 power, AWD availability, or a highly efficient hybrid, plus F SPORT versions for a sharper look or sharper responses.
The 2023 ES remains a comfort-focused luxury sedan, with the ES 250 emphasizing all-weather confidence through AWD, the ES 300h prioritizing fuel economy, and the ES 350 providing stronger V6 power. The new F Sport Handling versions add adaptive suspension and sportier drive modes to the hybrid ES 300h and V6 ES 350. Ultra Luxury trims emphasize cabin comfort and technology with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, head-up display, surround-view camera system, and rear sunshades.
What changed, by category
Tech
The higher-resolution Lexus Interface touchscreen system replaces the previous multimedia setup throughout the lineup. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto become standard, while navigation changes from optional to standard on the base and Luxury versions of the ES 250, ES 300h, and ES 350.
Interior
The center console is redesigned with a revised storage area and cupholder layout.
Trim lineup
The former ES 250, ES 300h, and ES 350 F Sport trims continue under the F Sport Design name. New ES 300h F Sport Handling and ES 350 F Sport Handling trims add adaptive suspension, Sport S/S+ and Custom drive modes, and more driver-focused cabin details.
2023 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, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 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, Hybrid, 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, ECVT | 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, ECVT | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift | Automatic, ECVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | 43 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | 43 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | 43 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | 43 mpg | 22 mpg | 43 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 44 mpg | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 44 mpg | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 44 mpg | 34 mpg | 31 mpg | 44 mpg | 31 mpg | 44 mpg |
| Horsepower | 203 hp | 302 hp | 215 hp | 203 hp | 302 hp | 215 hp | 203 hp | 302 hp | 215 hp | 203 hp | 302 hp | 215 hp | 302 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 163 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 | 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 | 39.3 in | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | 39.2 in | 39.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 |
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| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||||||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||||||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||||||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||||||||
| 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
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Lexus ES?
The biggest change is the Lexus Interface touchscreen system, which becomes standard across the 2023 ES lineup. It brings higher-resolution displays plus standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
What is the difference between the 2023 Lexus ES F Sport Design and F Sport Handling?
F Sport Design mainly adds sportier exterior styling and comfort features, while F Sport Handling adds equipment intended to sharpen the driving experience. Handling versions use adaptive suspension, additional sport drive modes, bolstered front seats, and distinct F Sport cabin trim.
Which F Sport Handling trims are new for the 2023 Lexus ES?
The ES 300h F Sport Handling and ES 350 F Sport Handling are new for 2023. The ES 300h version pairs the handling upgrades with the hybrid system, while the ES 350 version pairs them with the 302-hp V6.
Is the 2023 Lexus ES a redesign?
No, the 2023 Lexus ES is not a redesign. It remains part of the seventh generation and follows the 2022 refresh, with the main updates focused on infotainment, the center console, and the F Sport trim structure.
Did the 2023 Lexus ES receive a major safety update?
No, the 2023 Lexus ES did not receive a major lineup-wide safety update. It carries forward the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 driver-assistance suite introduced with the 2022 update.
2023 Lexus ES Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Lexus ES.
4.3
2023 Lexus ES
(372 reviews)
“Excellent car and driving experience. However, no CD player and a warning that tires may only last 15,000 miles, which is ridiculous.”
“The Lexus ES300 is a quality vehicle that will get you where you want to go in style and comfort. It's a vehicle you can be proud to own.”
Sources
- lexus.com — Models / 2023 / MY23 Lexus ES ESh Brochure
- pressroom.lexus.com — New F Sport Variations Multimedia On 2023 Lexus Es
- pressroom.lexus.com — Lexus Es Family Returns For 2022 With Updated Tech Safety First Ever 300H F Sport Grade
- lexus.com — Models / 2022 / MY22 Lexus ES ESh Brochure
- pressroom.lexus.com — Whats New 2024 Lexus Es
- pressroom.lexus.com — Reimagining The Luxury Sedan The All New 2026 Lexus Es