Lexus ES Hybrid Trailer Hitch Buyer's Guide (Canada)
A hitch turns your ES Hybrid into the one that takes a bike rack or a small cargo carrier. CURT builds one hitch for the Lexus ES Hybrid from 2019 to 2024, Class 1, rated 2,000 lb, from $322.62 CAD with free shipping anywhere in Canada.
Your year decides the part. Find it in the table, open the year page for the exact hitch, price and wiring, and you're done in a few minutes.
2019 and 2023 through 2024 ES Hybrid, not F Sport$322.62 CADSee the hitch →
Which hitch fits your ES Hybrid, by year
| Years | Hitch | Class, receiver, rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2019 and 2023 through 2024 ES Hybrid |
CURT 11576 not F Sport |
Class 1, 1-1/4 inch receiver, 2,000 lb / 200 lb tongue | $322.62 CAD |
Pick your ES Hybrid year
Each year page has the hitch, the harness and the ball mount that go together, with the price of each.
CURT parts for the Lexus ES Hybrid
Wiring, ball mount and the rest
A bike rack needs nothing but the hitch. A trailer needs lights, and CURT 56350 ($111.43 CAD) is the four-flat harness that plugs into the ES Hybrid's factory connector for 2023. No cutting, no scotch-locks. Other years have their own harness; the year page shows the right one.
Then a ball mount sized to the receiver: CURT 45521 ($51.38 CAD) drops straight into a 1-1/4 inch receiver. Pick the drop or rise that keeps the trailer level, and match the ball to the coupler. The ball mount guide covers both in two minutes.
Canadian winters eat hitch hardware. Salt and brine get into the receiver and the trailer plug, so a smear of grease on the pin, a cap on the receiver and a rinse under the bumper in spring keep a CURT hitch looking new for years. The rust and salt care guide has the full routine.
Lexus ES Hybrid hitch questions
Which CURT hitch fits my Lexus ES Hybrid?
It depends on the year. CURT 11576 covers 2019 through 2024, a Class 1 hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver rated to 2,000 lb. Open your year page and the exact hitch, price and wiring are on it.
Can I put a bike rack on an ES Hybrid with this hitch?
Yes. The 1-1/4 inch receiver takes any 1-1/4 inch rack, and a loaded rack counts against the hitch's tongue weight (200 lb on CURT 11576), so a four-bike platform rack with bikes on it is the most you'd want on it.
Can I install the hitch myself?
CURT rates CURT 11576 advanced, about 60 minutes, so expect some trim or drilling work. The main body tucks behind the bumper so only the receiver shows. The install video above is the real job, uncut.
How much can an ES Hybrid tow with a CURT hitch?
The hitch is rated to 2,000 lb, but the ES Hybrid's own tow rating in the owner's manual is the ceiling. The lower of the two numbers is your limit, every time.
