1990-1996 Lexus ES 250/300: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1990-1996 Lexus ES 250/300. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1990-1996 Lexus ES 250/300.
Year to Year Changes
1991 Lexus ES:
The junior Lexus returned virtually unchanged for its sophomore season.
1992 Lexus ES:
Replacing the Lexus ES 250 as the company's lower-priced premium sedan is the ES 300. Still based on the Camry, the ES 300 rides on a 103.1-inch wheelbase and is five inches longer. It also comes equipped with a new 24-valve V6, with horsepower going from 156 to 185 and torque rising from 160 to 195 pound-feet. Both manual and automatic transmissions were offered. And despite its undeniable relationship to the Camry, the ES 300 has different suspension and tires, and weighs 200 pounds more.
1993 Lexus ES:
Virtually unchanged for 1993, the only additions to the entry-level Lexus sedan are a fuel-cap tether and automatic-locking safety-belt retractors.
1994 Lexus ES:
For '94 Lexus provides its ES 300 with a new passenger-side airbag, more convenience features, and a revised 3.0-liter engine that delivers an extra three horsepower--up to 188. With the new engine comes the elimination of the available 5-speed manual transmission.
1995 Lexus ES:
Now the most popular model in the Lexus line, the 1995 ES 300 receives minor styling changes at both the front and rear. These include a new front air intake, standard fog lights, new brake/signal lights, and a shift in the position of the ES 300 badge from the below the taillight to the trunklid.
1996 Lexus ES:
The only significant change for 1996 was the midyear introduction of an exclusive "Coach" edition, equipped with highly distinctive leather trim and a matching set of Coach luggage.
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