2023 Lexus ES: New F Sport Packages, Infotainment System

The Lexus ES is an automotive legend for its serene driving experience. No other car so thoroughly cocoons the driver for less than $45,000. But that doesn’t mean it couldn’t stand to be a bit sportier. So, for 2023, Lexus has introduced a pair of packages for its most relaxed sedan that wears the F Sport name Lexus attaches to its high-performance products.

The F Sport Design bundle brings the sporty looks with a more aggressively-styled front bumper and grille surround, rear spoiler, and exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels. It also adds Intuitive Park Assist, which does nothing to enhance the car’s appearance but is nice to have.

The F Sport Handling package brings the sporty driving feel, which adds an F Sport adaptive suspension with both a Sport+ mode and an owner-defined Custom Drive mode, as well as a heated sport steering wheel, aluminum interior trim, aluminum pedals, and a black headliner.

Other changes for 2023 include a new, higher-resolution touchscreen with voice controls (say “Hey, Lexus” to activate them). The screen is 8 inches, with a 12.3-inch option available. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, and a new wireless device charging pad is optional.

A new interior trim, Ash Bamboo, joins the options list.

Price changes are remarkably small given all the enhancements — up less than $400 at every trim level. As before, the Lexus ES is available in a wide range of trims, with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive, and 4-cylinder, V6, or hybrid powertrains.

2023 Lexus ES Pricing:

Lexus also charges a mandatory $1,150 destination fee on all ES sedans.