The 2022 Lexus ES sedan builds upon the success of the seventh-generation model with a number of exciting enhancements. Although considered a minor refresh, the 2022 Lexus ES will make the popular luxury sedan even more desirable thanks to notable updates made to the multimedia system and safety technology. Additional enhancements are made throughout the ES Family and will continue to offer luxury drivers choices to fit their many diverse interests and design preferences. The 2022 ES is expected to arrive at North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley this Fall 2021 – so stay tuned as we keep you updated with more information and arrival dates!

Not sure you can wait until the Fall to upgrade your daily driver? Our Lexus sales team recommends checking out this quick guide on what’s new for 2022 so you can decide if the refreshed 2022 ES is worth the wait. And, for those looking for exceptional values on the 2021 Lexus ES, you can shop online here or schedule your test drive by clicking here.

The most notable upgrade is with the multimedia and navigation system. The new multimedia screens (standard 8-inch and available 12.3-inch for navigation packages) have been moved forward by 4.3-inches and will feature touch-screen functionality, in addition to the remote touch interface, allowing for an easier and more convenient way for both drivers and passengers to use all of the included features. The 2022 Lexus ES will also offer other interior updates which include a streamlined instrument panel design and a few updated controls that embrace seamless cabin integration and functionality. You can check out the new touch-screen and interior instrument panel design in the picture provided by Lexus below.

The 2022 Lexus ES will also receive an upgrade to the standard Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 (LSS+2.5) for all equipment and trim levels. The upgraded suite of advanced safety technology gives drivers, even more, peace of mind thanks to new capabilities that help provide safety to the driver, passengers, and commuting public. Enhancements made to the Pre-Collision System (PCS), which includes Frontal Collision Warning (FCW), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection, and Bicyclist Detection, features an upgrade to the lens camera and millimeter-wave radar elements to expand the response range. These upgrades give the 2022 ES the valuable Intersection Turning Assist which will, under certain conditions, recognize an oncoming vehicle when performing a left-hand turn, or a pedestrian when performing left and right-hand turns, and is designed to activate typical PCS functions if needed. We wrote about this safety enhancement in a previous post that you can read online here.

Additional updates that come with the upgraded LSS+2.5 include a new feature that allows for smooth overtaking of slower vehicles utilizing All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) and adds Curve Speed Reduction, which can automatically reduce vehicle speed through certain types of curves. Also, with LSS+2.5, the 2022 ES receives improved course recognition and can track the paths of nearby vehicles in adjacent lanes for greater lane-centering capability – all improvements that will make the ES driving experience better for everyone on the road.

The 2022 ES will offer various exterior design updates, including a new grille pattern that will be seen on all trims with the exception of the ES F SPORT. The new mesh pattern is said to “emphasize the vehicle’s elegant design with a series of concentric “L” shapes that radiate from the front Lexus emblem, all finished in a new Graphite paint.”

After taking a detailed look at the grille on the 2022 Lexus ES, we can see the refreshed design elements however it is important to note that these minor changes keep the 2022 ES true to its predecessor. Can you see the difference? Check out an up-close look at the 2021 ES grille (top image) and 2022 ES (bottom image) front grille below in the two comparison pictures below.

Other updates made to the 2022 Lexus ES design includes:

• New Standard 17-inch wheel that features thicker spoke ends that are layered in “V” formations for a sportier look
• Larger 18-inch wheels available on the Base and Luxury trim featuring a split-10-spoke design with two-tone Black and machined finish
• An additional 18-inch five-spoke alloy noise reduction wheel will be available with the Luxury and Ultra Luxury trims
• ES F SPORT get exclusive 19-inch split-five spoke alloy wheels with a new Black finish that accentuates the sporty exterior
• Two new exterior colors: Iridium* and Cloudburst Gray – replacing Silver Lining, Atomic Silver, and Nebula Gray exteriors
  • The 2022 ES has nine colors carrying over from the 2021 model year: Eminent White Pearl, Obsidian, Caviar, Matador Red Mica, Moonbeam Beige Metallic, Sunlit Green, and Nightfall Mica in addition to the F SPORT exclusive Ultra White and Ultrasonic Blue 2.0* colors.

Along with some exciting performance enhancements that you can read more about in the full Lexus Press Release here, the 2022 model year adds a new ES 300h F SPORT variant that will be available in select regions. These models are said to focus on exterior and interior styling that will transform the “typical” ES Hybrid to take on the style enhancements uniquely found on the ES F SPORT models.

For more information on the 2022 Lexus ES, its release date, pricing, and more, we recommend you check back often as we will update this post and others with the latest information released from Lexus.

You can also contact our Lexus sales team at Lexus RGV to reserve your 2022 ES or ask us about our current inventory selection.