2002-2006 Lexus ES 300: Year-to-Year Changes

2003 Lexus ES: Optional power-adjustable pedals were the main 2003 addition to Lexus's luxury-oriented entry-level sedan. Lexus's optional Vehicle Stability Control antiskid/traction system included a full-power brake-assist feature.

2004 Lexus ES: Lexus substituted a new 3.3-liter V6 for the prior 3.0-liter, prompting a name change to ES 330. The new engine produced 15 more horsepower and 20 additional pound-feet of torque. Curtain side airbags grew in size this year,and optional power-adjustable pedals gained a memory feature.

2005 Lexus ES: Lexus' best-selling car gets minor styling changes and several first-time features for 2005. Sixteen-inch wheels are standard, but 17s are a new option, as are heated/cooled front seats. Newly standard for '05 is a memory system for both power front seats, not just the driver seat, plus power door mirrors that automatically tilt down when selecting Reverse. The extra-cost navigation system gets more-detailed screen graphics and a larger DVD database. It also now offers optional voice control, activated by steering-wheel buttons, for its navigation, audio, and climate functions. And the audio system is now preconfigured to accept dealer-activated satellite radio service.

2006 Lexus ES: 2006 brings the additional option of satellite radio.