Used 1996 Lexus ES
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1996 Lexus ES Overview
ES Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Lexus ES (1992-1996) a 4.5 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 96% recommend it. These figures are based on 153 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Lexus ES
"BEST CAR EVER!!!"
"YOU NAME IT, IVE OWNED IT!!! THIS IS THE BEST CAR EVER!!! IVE OWNED ABOUT 100 CARS AND TRUCKS. TOYOTA CAMRY, BMW 325, COME CLOSE BUT THIS ONE IS BY FAR THE BEST IVE OWNED!!!"
"My best car ever !"
"This is the best car i have ever owned. I have had this car for 8 years with no problems and it now has 150,00 miles on it and runs like new toyota is an amazing company."
"301,000 miles and still going!"
"Beautiful car, great reliability and performance. I purchased used in 01 with 30k m and drove all over the country for work. It now has 301k miles and still has great pep, steering is tight, no rattles. AC & electrical all still working. I like it so much that I recently purchased a newer model - 03' ES 300."
Overall 1996 Lexus ES Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Lexus ES is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Lexus ES quality a 4.6 out of 5.
1996 Lexus ES Reliability
The 1996 Lexus ES receives an average consumer rating of 4.5 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 ES Features
According to drivers of the 1996 ES, here are some of its best features:
- DRIVING
- Long lasting
- Fun to drive, reliable, good gas mileage
- A reliably car with beautiful handling
- Quiet, reliable, everything you expect from a car.
1996 Lexus ES MPG by Trim
1996 ES ES 300 Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1996 ES Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1996 Lexus ES front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 3 out of 5.
1996 Lexus ES Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
1996 Lexus ES
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1996 Lexus ES Values and Prices
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3373 lbs. | ||
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EPA Total Interior | 106.6 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.8 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.5 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.1 inches | ||
Overall Length | 187.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 14.3 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.7 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 103.1 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.0 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 26 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
4 speed | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 188 @ 5200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 203 @ 4400 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 8.7 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Warranty
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 6 years / 70000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / Unlimited miles |
Entertainment
Interior
Seating
Technology
1996 Lexus ES Safety
Safety Features & Technology
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 Used 1996 Lexus ES |  New 2026 Nissan Sentra |  New 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 |  New 2026 Kia EV4 | ||
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| Price | N/A | N/A | $39,095 | N/A | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 2.3 | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | City 30/Hwy 37/Comb 33 MPG | City 151/Hwy 120/Comb 135 MPGe | N/A | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Electric | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | N/A | $57,298 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | N/A | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | N/A | |
| Horsepower | 188 @ 5200 RPM | 149 @ 6000 RPM | 149 HP | N/A | |
| Engine | V6, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | Electric Motor | N/A | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | N/A |
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