The next era of personalized luxury has arrived.

The fully redesigned eighth-generation 2026 Lexus ES offers a refined driving experience highlighted by cabin quietness and ride comfort.

Its classic sedan proportions and sleek silhouette hide a surprisingly roomy and practical interior. Inside, the design has an inviting atmosphere and fresh yet intuitive technologies, continuing its inherent elegance. Want to know more about the 2026 Lexus ES? Here are five things you need to know about the fully redesigned luxury sedan:

Hybrid and All-Electric Powertrains 

Central to the new-generation ES is its revised TNGA-K platform that accommodates both HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) and BEV (battery electric vehicle) powertrains. A Lexus first, this “multi-pathway” approach allows for a wide variety of powertrains to be installed in the same basic car.

Rigidity has also increased at the front, floor and rear, resulting in a reinforced structure, minimizing body vibrations and enabling sharp, intuitive steering and excellent ride comfort.

2026 Lexus ES 350h Defined Features

Guests can experience enhanced power delivery in the 2026 Lexus ES 350h, thanks to its new-for-2026 all-wheel drive option, a first for the ES hybrid powertrain.

Lexus’ advanced sixth-generation 2.5-liter hybrid system features an additional electric motor powering the rear axle. The eAxle merges the power control unit and transaxle into a compact, lightweight unit.

All-Electric ES Models

The BEV lineup is new to the ES and offers two models: the 2026 Lexus ES 350e front-wheel drive model and the ES 500e all-wheel drive model.

Both models have impressive range ratings and versatile charging capabilities:

• 2026 Lexus ES 350e FWD (standard 19″ wheels): EPA-estimated range rating of 307 miles.
• 2026 Lexus ES 500e AWD (standard 19″ wheels): EPA-estimated range rating of 276 miles.

Both the ES 350e and ES 500e feature a NACS charging port and are capable of DC fast charging. Level One and Level Two AC charging are also supported thanks to a higher capacity 11-kW on-board AC charger. Under ideal DC fast charging conditions, a 10% to 80% battery capacity can be achieved in approximately 30 minutes.

* Keep in mind that ranges and charging times will vary depending on weather and other factors.

Interior Comfort for Guests

The 2026 Lexus ES cabin benefits from the TNGA-K’s ground-up platform reengineering with redesigned structural elements. Size has a lot to do with it. The 2026 ES is 6.5 inches longer overall, and its 3.1-inch-longer wheelbase create a notably more spacious interior, particularly in the rear seat space.

A sense of openness is further cultivated by slimmed-down front seatbacks and trim, alongside lowered front and side window frames that increase glass area. This design, dubbed ‘Clean Tech x Elegance,’ yields a simple, clean interior: an open, airy upper section with superior visibility, harmoniously contrasted by a lower section that gently envelops occupants.

The latest ES introduces an Executive Package, elevating the rear cabin experience with unparalleled space and relaxation. Available on the ES 350e FWD Luxury model, this package includes:

• Reclining rear seats with a passenger-side ottoman
• Rear outboard massaging seats
• Heated and ventilated rear seats
• Power rear window sunshade
• Multi-zone climate controls

Seamless Control, Fingertip Access

The 2026 Lexus ES also debuts the newest Lexus Interface multimedia system, engineered to elevate the user experience to new heights. Guests will appreciate the intuitive new 12.3-inch driver Multi-Information Display onscreen home button and dynamic split-screen capability for enhanced usability.

The native Voice Assistant has also been significantly improved, boasting quicker response times for truly seamless interaction. For comprehensive navigation, native map functionality is integrated directly into the digital gauge cluster, putting vital information precisely where it’s needed.

Central to this advanced system is a brilliant 14-inch touchscreen display, offering standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, alongside simultaneous dual Bluetooth® phone connectivity for ultimate convenience on the go.

Offering indulgent comforts, visionary innovations and a choice of all-electric or proven hybrid powertrains, the Lexus ES luxury sedan continues to raise the standard of amazing.