The 2026 Lexus ES has evolved from peak luxury sedan to THIS...

The eighth-generation Lexus ES is now on sale, with the long-running luxury sedan’s latest hybrid model joining the first-ever battery-electric (BEV) ES models in dealerships. Every 2026 Lexus ES shares new styling inside and out; a multi-pathway platform capable of supporting internal combustion and all-electric powertrains; and the latest Lexus Interface touchscreen and digital Multi-Information Display (MID) ahead of the driver. Now utilizing Lexus’ sixth-generation hybrid system, the 2026 ES 350h offers an all-wheel drive (AWD) option for the first time.

What’s New
The multi-pathway vehicle platform shared by the ES 350h and ES 350e and ES 500e battery-electric models is a first not only for ES but also the Lexus brand. The ES BEV models use the same platform and share the same overall design—except for minor model-specific details.

The 2026 ES 350h has Lexus’ sixth-generation hybrid system with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine, an electric starter-generator, and a motor-generator integrated into an electronically controlled continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) powering the front wheels. The all-wheel drive option adds an additional electric motor mounted at the rear axle that exclusively powers the rear wheels, providing enhanced traction on demand.

Every 2026 ES includes a new 12.3-inch driver Multi-Information Display, as well as the latest Lexus Interface infotainment system with a 14.0-inch touchscreen. The ES also upgrades to the newest Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 (LSS+ 4.0) active safety and convenience feature suite.