New 2026 Lexus ES Redesign, Price, Engine

New 2026 Lexus ES Redesign, Price, Engine –  Available in three distinct flavours, the 2023 Lexus ES is the midsize luxury sedan engineered for those who prefer a quiet cabin, refined ride, modern styling, and the latest technologies. Starting at $46,850, before freight and taxes, the ES 250 is the all-wheel drive option for those who want extra traction. The ES 350 starts at $50,550, and with 302 hp it’s the ES of choice for those who want a more exciting driving experience. Finally, the gas-electric ES 300h, which starts at $52,500 and boasts a combined fuel economy of 5.3 L/100 km, is the ES for those who prioritize fuel efficiency but still want luxury, too.

New 2026 Lexus ES Redesign and Update Plan

Exterior and Interior

Besides a few nice-to-have features, the ES is very well equipped. Every model comes with a smart key and push-button start, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a heated steering wheel, eight-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats with two-way power-adjustable lumbar support, dual-zone automatic climate control with dust, pollen and deodorizing air filter, and much more.

A 12.3-inch touchscreen and wireless charging are standard in the ES 350 and ES 300h and optional in the ES 250, which has an eight-inch screen as standard. Although all the ES models come pretty much fully-loaded, Lexus offers a number of packages you can add on for even more creature comforts. Some of the more notable items in these packages include an adaptive suspension, engine sound enhancement, a surround-sound stereo with 17 speakers, head-up display, panoramic sunroof, and power rear window sunshade, just to name a few.

New 2026 Lexus ES Specs

Sleek and muscular, the ES – and this 300h hybrid version in particular – is offered with expanded F Sport Design offerings for 2023, which means you can make the already athletic sedan model look even more jacked with the help of special alloy wheels, an exterior appearance package, and a rear spoiler. The cabin looks as upscale as the price tag would suggest. An eye-pleasing colour scheme and quality materials abound, while graphics are crisp and all the buttons and knobs feel right. While some Lexus interiors may have felt rather bland and vanilla in the past, the ES is thoroughly modern and sophisticated.  New 2026 Lexus ES Redesign

Engine and Performance

Depending on which model you get, you may be thrilled with the engine or simply satisfied. The ES 250 comes with a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that produces 203 hp. The same engine is used in the ES 300h, but with the addition of the hybrid system, power output is slightly higher at 215 hp The ES 350 has the biggest and most powerful engine: a 3.5L V6 that produces a total of 302 hp. New 2026 Lexus ES Redesign

While the ES 250 and ES 350 get eight-speed automatic transmissions, the ES 300h comes with a continuously-variable transmission (CVT) that can be a bit whiny when you mash the accelerator. This tester, the ES 300h, clearly wasn’t designed to offer neck-snapping acceleration. Rather, its forte is fuel economy. Although it never felt as though it couldn’t pass another vehicle or accelerate quickly from a dead stop, if you enjoy more spirited driving and want more grunt out of your engine, then you’ll definitely prefer the ES 350 instead.

New 2026 Lexus ES Fuel Economy

According to Natural Resources Canada, ES 250 is rated at 9.5 L/100 km in the city, 7.0 on the highway, and 8.4 combined. Due to its larger engine, the ES 350 is rated at 10.7 in the city, 7.3 on the highway, and 9.2 combined. The hybrid ES 300h has by far the best fuel economy of the bunch: 5.5 around town, 5.2 on the open road, and 5.3 combined. This test returned an average closer to 7.3 L/100 km combined. In comparison, Natural Resources Canada rates the Acura TLX at either 9.8 or 11.0 L/100 km combined, depending on the engine; the Audi A4 is rated at 8.7 or 9.1 ; and the BMW 330i is rated at 8.6 L/100 km.  New 2026 Lexus ES Redesign

New 2026 Lexus ES Safety Features

Every ES model includes advanced features such as adaptive cruise control, lane change alert with steering assist, automatic high beam headlights, lane tracing help forward collision alert with pedestrian and bicycle detection, front-to-front risk detection, which automatically applies the brakes to help avoid head-on collisions, and forward collision warning.  New 2026 Lexus ES Redesign

New 2026 Lexus ES Price and Release Date

You can get a very well equipped ES 250 starting at $46,850, an ES 350 starting at $50,550, and an ES 300h starting at $52,600, before fees and taxes. Freight adds $2,205 to every trim, and that charge is non-negotiable. In comparison, a well-equipped Acura TLX starts at $52,000, a well-equipped BMW 3 Series starts at $55,000, and while the Audi A4 starts at $48,950, you’ll have to pay extra for some of the more advanced safety systems the ES comes with as standard equipment.   New 2026 Lexus ES Redesign