The Lexus ES is one of the best-selling luxury sedans in the U.S., thanks to its smooth ride, spacious interior, and reliable quality. The 2024 model year brings some minor updates to the Lexus ES, such as a new Technology Package that adds a larger touchscreen, a digital key, and a wireless charger. The new Lexus ES also gets a revised F Sport model that offers two levels of sportiness: Design and Handling. The 2024 Lexus ES is expected to hit the dealerships in summer 2023, with prices starting at $43,190.
What's New for 2024?
The 2024 Lexus ES does not change much from the previous Lexus ES model, which is still in its seventh generation and debuted in 2019. However, it does get some subtle enhancements to keep it fresh and competitive in the luxury sedan segment. These include:
- A new Technology Package is available on all trim levels except the base model. This package adds a new Lexus Interface system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, split-screen function, customizable home screen, and over-the-air updates. It also adds a new SmartAccess Card Key that allows the driver to lock, unlock, and start the car using a credit card-sized device that can be stored in a wallet or a phone case. Additionally, it adds a new wireless charging pad that can charge compatible smartphones and other devices without the need for cables or cords. Finally, it adds a new digital rearview mirror that can switch between a conventional mirror and a camera view of the car's rear, providing a wider and clearer view of the surroundings.
- A revised F Sport model now offers two sub-trims: F Sport Design and F Sport Handling. The F Sport Design sub-trim is available with all three engine options (more on that later), while the F Sport Handling sub-trim is only available with the V6 or the hybrid powertrain. The F Sport Handling sub-trim includes Sport+ and Custom drive modes, park assist sensors, performance brake pads, and adaptive dampers.
- A new exterior color called Sonic Iridium is a metallic gray with a hint of blue.
- Standard 18-inch alloy wheels with Vapor Chrome finish on the Luxury and Ultra Luxury trim levels.
What are the Trim Levels and Features?
The 2024 Lexus ES is available in four trim levels: base, Luxury, Ultra Luxury, and F Sport. Each trim level offers different features and options to suit different tastes and budgets. Here is a brief overview of each trim level:
- The base model comes well-equipped with features such as 17-inch alloy wheels, synthetic leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, a sunroof, a power-adjustable steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, a 10-speaker sound system, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a suite of advanced safety features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high beams.
- The Luxury trim adds features such as 18-inch wheels with Vapor Chrome finish (new for 2024), genuine leather upholstery, wood trim, ambient lighting, memory settings for the driver's seat and steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, and an optional Technology Package (new for 2024).
- The Ultra Luxury trim further adds features such as semi-aniline leather upholstery with quilted stitching (new for 2024), a power rear sunshade (new for 2024), a hands-free power trunk lid (new for 2024), a wood-and-leather steering wheel (new for 2024), a head-up display (new for 2024), and an optional Technology Package (new for 2024).
- The F Sport trim is aimed at buyers who want a more sporty look and feel for their Lexus ES. It features a more aggressive front bumper with larger air intakes (new for 2024), a black mesh grille (new for 2024), black mirror caps (new for 2024), darkened chrome accents (new for 2024), 19-inch wheels with a black finish (new for 2024), sport-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers (optional on F Sport Design sub-trim; standard on F Sport Handling sub-trim), aluminum pedals and interior trim (standard on F Sport Handling sub-trim), sport seats with enhanced bolsters and contrast stitching (standard on F Sport Handling sub-trim), and F Sport badges inside and out. The F Sport trim also offers two sub-trims: F Sport Design (available with all three engine options) and F Sport Handling (available only with the V6 or the hybrid powertrain). The F Sport Handling sub-trim adds features such as Sport+ and Custom drive modes (new for 2024), park assist sensors (new for 2024), performance brake pads (new for 2024), and an optional Technology Package (new for 2024).