Oct 27, 2020
Gray 2021 Lexus ES 250 AWD on a Country Road vs Blue 2020 Lexus ES on Desert Highway

Differences Between the 2021 Lexus ES and 2020 Lexus ES 

Have you always wanted to get behind the wheel of the fun-to-drive and luxurious Lexus ES? The arrival of the 2021 Lexus ES at Earnhardt Lexus has many car shoppers asking – what are the differences between the 2021 Lexus ES and 2020 Lexus ES? Find out with this quick Lexus ES model year comparison by Earnhardt Lexus! 


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2021 Lexus ES vs 2020 Lexus ES: Engine Options and All-Wheel Drive 

Performance is a highlight of the Lexus ES that gets an upgrade with the debut of the 2021 Lexus ES. Lexus ES 350 models retain the power of a 302-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine with an eight-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission. The 2021 Lexus ES 250 AWD is a brand-new addition to the lineup that features a 203-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with Dynamic Torque Control AWD. Lexus ES Hybrid entries possess a 215-horsepower 2.5-liter Lexus Hybrid Drive that will earn 44 mpg combined. 

Black and White 2021 Lexus ES Black Line Special Edition Front Interior
Blue 2021 Lexus ES Black Line Special Edition Rear Exterior in a Driveway

2021 Lexus ES vs 2020 Lexus ES: Trim Levels and Features 

The addition of the Lexus ES 250 AWD, ES 250 F Sport AWD, ES 250 Luxury AWD and ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD to the 2021 Lexus ES lineup provide Phoenix-area luxury car shoppers with even more options to choose from. Premium luxury is available with the addition of the Lexus ES 350 F Sport Black Line Special Edition – which will add black exterior accents, a white and black Lexus NuLuxe® luxury interior with gray stitching, eye-popping exterior colors, dark finish 19-inch alloy wheels, a black rear spoiler and a set of Zero Halliburton travel cases. Black Line Special Editions will start at $46,550. 

Lexus ES models provide drivers with an elite level of technology and luxury that competitors cannot match. Entertainment is provided by a standard 8-inch Lexus Enform touchscreen infotainment system with one-touch access to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Technology gets an upgrade with Lexus Safety System+ 2.0, a 10.2-inch Head-Up Display, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson® sound system, a 12.3-inch Lexus Enform touchscreen display, a wireless phone charger and more.  


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Are you in love with the Lexus ES? Find the right model year for you with this overview of the differences between the 2021 Lexus ES and 2020 Lexus ES provided by Earnhardt Lexus. Visit the Earnhardt Lexus inventory to find a Lexus ES that matches your criteria!