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Test Driving The 2026 Lexus ES Luxury Sedan In Hybrid and Electric Form
The eighth-generation sedan drops its gas-only model and starts at $48,895, with a 46 MPG hybrid and two battery-electric trims.
- The eighth-generation 2026 Lexus ES eliminates the gas-only powertrain, offering three variants: the ES 350h hybrid in FWD or AWD, ES 350e front-wheel-drive EV, and ES 500e dual-motor AWD EV, all sharing the same exterior shell and Lexus Safety System+ 4.0.
- Since its 1989 debut, the Lexus ES positioned itself as a rational luxury alternative to European sport sedans, prioritizing refinement and reliability; the 2026 model expands this 35-year positioning through multiple powertrain options.
- The ES 350h hybrid produces 244 horsepower and returns 46 MPG combined in FWD trim, while the 221-hp ES 350e offers over 300 miles of range and the 338-hp ES 500e reaches 60 mph in 5.1 seconds with 276 miles of range.
- Lexus projects the 2026 ES sales mix at approximately 80 percent hybrid and 20 percent electric, with pricing from $48,895 for the ES 350e to $60,295 for the ES 500e Luxury AWD, positioning it below many German rivals.
- Arriving on a new eighth-generation platform, the Lexus ES maintains its unchanged mission of unmatched comfort, prioritizing quietness and practical value over sport sedan dynamics or headline-grabbing range claims.
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