Lexus · model year 2021
2021 Lexus ES
Specifications and certified data for the 2021 model year. All Lexus ES model years →
2021 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 |
| 17" (FWD) ES w/Navi | 2,487 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 215 | — | — | Dossier |
| 18" (FWD) ES Premium Edition | 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 |
| 19" (FWD) F SPORT w/ Navigation | 2,487 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 215 | — | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2021 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 44 | 202 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 28 | 315 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 346 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Lexus ES 250 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Lexus ES 300h 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 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.…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2021
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.