The biggest change for the 2026 Lexus ES is that the 2026 ES is over six inches longer than the previous year’s model, which translates into a more spacious cabin. The new ES also has a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system instead of last year’s 12.3-inch screen. The new system also has a new infotainment interface, complete with integrated climate control knobs with their own temperature readout screens.
The 2026 Lexus ES is available in eight trim levels. The 350e Premium and Luxury trims each have front-wheel drive and a total system horsepower of 221. The 350e Luxury trim has a 17-speaker, 1800-watt PurePlay Surround Sound system and a panoramic view monitor, features that aren’t available in the 350e trim. The 500e Premium and Luxury models have all-wheel drive and a total system horsepower of 338. The 500e Luxury trim also has the PurePlay Surround Sound system, which is available for the 350e Luxury trim.
The 350e and 500e trims are all fully electric, but the 350h Premium and Premium+ trims are hybrid. They have a net combined horsepower of 244 and 175 pound-feet of torque. There will be front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models available.
The all-electric 350e trims have a total system horsepower of 221, while the 500e trims have 338 total system horsepower, and the hybrid 350h models will have a net combined horsepower of 244.
The 2026 Lexus ES comes equipped with the Lexus Safety System+ 4.0. This includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection that alerts drivers to potential collisions and may brake automatically. It also includes a dynamic radar cruise control system that maintains a preset distance from the vehicle in front of you, a lane departure alert system, lane tracing assist, road sign assist, and proactive driving assist that will provide gentle steering and braking support.
If you are interested in test-driving a 2026 Lexus ES or any other Lexus vehicle, visit Kenny Kent Lexus in Evansville, IN, today. We’ll be happy to help you find the right Lexus vehicle for you.
