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2025 Lexus ES: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Lexus ES is largely a carryover, with no major changes to its regular trims, powertrains, safety features, or cabin tech. The one notable update is the return of a Black Line special package for the ES 350 F SPORT Handling.
About the 2025 Lexus ES
7th generation (2019-2025), final year before the all-new 2026 redesign; late-cycle model after the 2022 exterior and infotainment update.
Lexus positions the ES as a comfort-first midsize luxury sedan with bold styling, a quiet cabin, and an easygoing driving character. Instead of chasing the hardest-edged sport-sedan feel, the ES focuses on ride comfort, rear-seat room, user-friendly touchscreen tech, and a wide powertrain spread that covers AWD, V6 power, and hybrid efficiency. Its core advantage versus rivals is calm, polished daily use: it feels upscale and well equipped without asking the driver to trade away comfort.
The 2025 ES lineup covers three priorities: standard AWD in the ES 250, lower fuel use from the 44-mpg ES 300h hybrid, and stronger acceleration from the 302-hp ES 350 V6. F SPORT Handling versions add adaptive suspension for sharper body control, while Ultra Luxury models emphasize comfort and convenience with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, head-up display, and 360-degree parking camera.
What changed, by category
Styling
The Black Line special package returns for the ES 350 F SPORT Handling. The regular ES trims otherwise keep their previous styling.
2025 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 | ||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||
| 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 changed on the 2025 Lexus ES compared with the 2024 model?
Very little changed for 2025. The Black Line special package returns for the ES 350 F SPORT Handling, while the regular trims, three powertrains, safety suite, and basic cabin tech layout carry over.
Is the 2025 Lexus ES a redesigned model?
No, the 2025 Lexus ES is not redesigned. It is the final year of the seventh-generation ES before the all-new 2026 model.
Does the 2025 Lexus ES have the same engines as the 2024 model?
Yes, the powertrain lineup carries over. The ES 250 has a 203-hp four-cylinder with AWD, the ES 300h has a 215-hp hybrid system, and the ES 350 has a 302-hp V6.
Is the 2025 ES Black Line a separate trim?
No, Black Line is a special package for the 2025 ES 350 F SPORT Handling rather than a separate regular trim.
Did the 2025 Lexus ES get new safety or infotainment systems?
No, there is no lineup-wide safety or infotainment upgrade for 2025. The Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 safety suite remains standard, and the basic touchscreen arrangement carries over.
2025 Lexus ES Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Lexus ES.
4.1
2025 Lexus ES
(47 reviews)
“Using the infotainment system in this vehicle is daunting and not intuitive. Manuals are way too confusing and voluminous. Tried to change the time on the clock for DST: manual lacks information on how to accomplish this simple task.”
“Would absolutely recommend a Lexus vehicle. Lexus makes a great vehicle. They are reliable and perform well.”