2019 Lexus ES: The 2019 Lexus ES is a 5-seat luxury car that's only available as a 4-door sedan. Only front-wheel-drive models are offered. Competitors include the Audi A4, Buick LaCrosse and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. For 2019, the Lexus ES and its hybrid counterpart are all-new.
There is only one engine available: A 3.5-liter V6 that makes 302 horsepower and pairs to a new 8-speed automatic transmission. EPA-estimated fuel economy ranges from 22 mpg city to 33 mpg highway.
There are five different trims: ES 350, Luxury, Ultra Luxury, 300h and F Sport. Available features include Apple CarPlay, moonroof, Bluetooth, USB, satellite radio, navigation, heated and cooled front seats and heated steering wheel. Safety features include a rearview camera, pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, radar cruise control, lane-departure alert and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
New features for 2019 include a new platform, an upgraded engine, a new transmission and new tech and safety features.