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2025 Lexus ES

Price Range: $42,140 - $52,430

Lexus ES Reviews

Owner Reviews

5(76%)
4(18%)
3(2%)
2(0%)
1(4%)

Owners Say

Overall, owners have a positive sentiment about the 2025 Lexus ES. They love the car's smooth and quiet ride, luxury interior, and excellent gas mileage. Many owners appreciate its reliability and find it to be a great value for the money. Some owners mentioned issues like wind noise, a lackluster base stereo, and some frustrations with the entertainment system.
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Most Helpful Owner Review

Best value for the money.
5 out of 5 stars
Chief, 02/22/2024
2024 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
This was a gift to my wife. She has driven a Lexus since the ES300 in 1995. Then the 330 and a 2013 ES 350. We kept each car for ten years. This edition of the ES350 is a delight to drive. The ride is smooth and even and the technology is easy to understand even for us older folk. The trim is also beautiful and well designed. Couldn’t be more pleased. My wife still test drove a Mercedes … Benz EClass and a BMW but preferred the Lexus. Great car at less price than the Benz.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Lexus ES, so we've included review for other years of the ES since its last redesign.

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Safety

Key safety features on the ES include:

  • Back-up camera
  • Blind Spot Monitoring
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Alarm
  • Tire Pressure Warning
  • Stability Control
  • Pre-collision safety system
  • Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash RatingRating
Overall4 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash RatingRating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier RatingRating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsRating
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
RolloverRating
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover10.5%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Marginal
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Acceptable
Roof Strength TestNot Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested



FAQ

Is the Lexus ES a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 ES both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.3 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 ES gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 34 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the ES has 13.9 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Lexus ES. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Lexus ES?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Lexus ES:

  • New Black Line appearance package
  • Part of the seventh ES generation introduced for 2019
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Is the Lexus ES reliable?

To determine whether the Lexus ES is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the ES. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the ES's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Lexus ES a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Lexus ES is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 ES and gave it a 7.3 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 ES gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 34 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 ES is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Lexus ES?

The least-expensive 2025 Lexus ES is the 2025 Lexus ES 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $42,140.

Other versions include:

  • 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) which starts at $42,140
  • 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $42,140
  • 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $43,540
  • 250 F SPORT Design 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) which starts at $46,725
  • 350 F SPORT Design 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $46,725
  • 250 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) which starts at $47,310
  • 350 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $47,310
  • 300h F SPORT Design 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $47,925
  • 350 F SPORT Handling 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $48,600
  • 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $48,710
  • 300h F SPORT Handling 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $49,835
  • 250 Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) which starts at $51,030
  • 350 Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $51,030
  • 300h Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $52,430
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What are the different models of Lexus ES?

If you're interested in the Lexus ES, the next question is, which ES model is right for you? ES variants include 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A), 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), and 250 F SPORT Design 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A). For a full list of ES models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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