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Lexus ES Hybrid

Name: 2020 Lexus ES Hybrid
Brand: Lexus

EPA MPG: 44 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 44 mpg

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First Take

This comfortable and refined sedan has a quiet, plush interior that's well-put-together. The four-cylinder ES hybrid returns an impressive 42 mpg. The V6 version is mated to an eight-speed automatic, and the combination has prompt throttle response and a linear power delivery. The V6 attained 25 mpg overall. The four-cylinder non-hybrid ES 250 comes standard with all-wheel drive. The ES absorbs bumps very well, and the body stays composed. Handling is sound and secure but not sporty. The cabin is quiet and luxurious, and the front seats are very comfortable. A recent freshening brought an easier-to-use touchscreen. Standard active safety systems include FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection. BSW and RCTW are optional.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

Front

2.5-liter 4 hybrid (215 hp)

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Model History

2026

2026 Redesign Year

The Lexus ES has a new look and a new all-electric option for 2026. The new ES is 6.5 inches longer than its predecessor, gets a stiffer structure, and switches to a multilink rear suspension for better handling and a smoother ride. Buyers can choose from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain or a fully-electric version. Each offers either front- or all-wheel drive. Lexus says the EV will be capable of up to 300 miles of driving between charges. The ES debuts a new streamlined interior design with better visibility, touch-sensitive buttons, and suede accents. It will also get an upgraded set of advanced driver assistance and safety technology.

2019-Present

Current Generation

2013-2018

2013 Redesign Year

Lexus hurt ride comfort and made the controls complex with the ES redesign, and that carries over to the new hybrid version. In tests the hybrid's 200-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder and electric drive system returned an impressive 36 mpg overall and 44 mpg on the highway. The ride is decent but not that plush, and it's worse with the optional 18-inch wheels. Handling is sound but unexceptional. Inside, the quiet cabin looks good at first, but cheap touches are apparent. The driver-interaction system is distracting and convoluted unless you skip the nav system. The hybrid's combination of size, luxury, and fuel economy makes it more appealing than the ES350, but a Camry hybrid provides much of the same for less money.