Lexus · model year 2020
2020 Lexus ES
Specifications and certified data for the 2020 model year. All Lexus ES model years →
2020 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17" (FWD) ES | 2,487 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 215 | — | — | Dossier |
| 18" (FWD) ES Premium Pack | 2,487 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 215 | — | — | Dossier |
| 18" (FWD) Takumi | 2,487 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 215 | — | — | Dossier |
| 18" (FWD) Takumi with Digital Door Mirrors | 2,487 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 215 | — | — | Dossier |
| 19" (FWD) F SPORT | 2,487 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 215 | — | — | Dossier |
| 19" (FWD) F SPORT Takumi Pack | 2,487 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 215 | — | — | Dossier |
| 19" (FWD) F SPORT Tech & Safety Pack | 2,487 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 215 | — | — | Dossier |
| Core Diesel | — | Diesel | Automatic | 170 | 87 | — | Dossier |
| Core Petrol | — | Petrol | Automatic | 140 | 105 | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2020 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 44 | 201 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 346 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 352 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Lexus ES 300h 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2020 Lexus ES 350 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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23V865000 2023-12-20 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024.…
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20V064000 2020-02-06 · model years 2020
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2020
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.