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2022 Lexus ES vs 2021 Lexus ES

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2022 Lexus ES vs. 2021 Lexus ES

Have you ever had a fantasy of driving a Lexus and experiencing the famed luxury? You have two excellent options that you can always pick from. The Lexus ES 2022 features some refinements to the 2021 Lexus ES. In this post, we pit the two exciting Lexus models head-to-head to determine the winner.

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Performance Features

2022 Lexus ES

Wilmington drivers have three trims to choose from for the 2021 and 2022 models. The 2022 Lexus ES 250 has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 203 horsepower, and the ES350 has a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that issues 302 horsepower. The ES 350 clocks 0-60 in 6.1 seconds, 0.5 ticks faster than the 2021 ES 350.

The 2021 model has two main powertrain variants, the ES 250 and ES 350. The ES 250 delivers 203 horsepower on a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine like the 2022's equivalent powertrain. The 2022 ES 350 trim achieves 23 mpg on the highway, at par with its predecessor.

Infotainment Features

Lexus has improved the infotainment system for the 2022 ES model, making it just as useful while demanding less attention from the driver. The new model features an 8.0-inch touch screen system and onboard Android and Apple compatibility.

2022 Lexus ES Infotainment

Handling Features

2022 Lexus ES

Calm on the inside but aggressive on the outside is the perfect description of the 2022 ES variant. The 2022 Lexus ES features an intersection turning assist, all-new adaptive cruise control, and an improved adaptive suspension system the 2021 model doesn't have.

The advanced +2.5 safety features and the improved hybrid powertrain make the 2022 Lexus ES edge out the 2021 ES.