The 2026 Lexus ES Changed Everything. Are You Ready for It? — RedlineArchive

The 2026 Lexus ES Changed Everything. Are You Ready for It? — RedlineArchive

The 8th-generation 2026 Lexus ES has officially arrived, and it is completely rewriting the luxury sedan rulebook. Gone are the traditional pure-gas engines; the new ES forces you to choose your own electrified adventure by launching exclusively as either a full battery-electric vehicle (BEV) or a fuel-sipping hybrid! But is a trunkless silhouette and angular styling enough to keep this premium staple on top, or has Lexus pushed the envelope a bit too far? In this full review, Micah breaks down the massive changes to the all-new 8th-gen ES. We look at the base ES 350e EV with its 307 miles of range and built-in NACS Supercharger access, step up to the dual-motor AWD ES 500e, and evaluate the ultra-efficient ES 350h hybrid. Along the way, we check out the upgraded cabin room, test out the massive standard 14-inch touchscreen, critique the gooseneck hinges in the 13.3-cubic-foot trunk, and subject the interior to the official Micah Drives Fuzzy Bunny Armrest Test™. Oh, and we also ask a few highly invasive questions about childhood ambitions and emotional stability. You know, standard car review stuff. How do you handle change, and are you a fan of the new angular look? Let us know in the comments! 2026 Lexus ES Quick Specs: * ES 350e (EV FWD): 221 HP / 307 miles range / $47,500 base MSRP * ES 500e (EV AWD): 338 HP / 276 miles range / 0-60 in 5.1 seconds * ES 350h (Hybrid): 2.5L Hybrid / 244 HP / up to 48 city MPG * Charging: 10-80% in ~28 mins at 150 kW (Standard NACS port) * Tech: Standard 12.3-inch driver display & 14-inch multimedia touchscreen ▶Get 10% off FLYING EYES Sunglasses like I wear!◀ https://flyingeyesoptics.com/pages/micah-muzios-discount ▶Join our channel to get access to perks◀ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-31-rclcsuDPqfwh-rENuw/join ▶Micah writes the music for our videos◀ https://soundcloud.com/micahmuzio 0:00 The 2026 Lexus ES Changed Everything. Are You Ready? 0:26 8th-Gen Redesign: Fast Facts & Larger Dimensions 1:11 Wait, the Electric ES 350e is the Cheapest Trim?! 1:34 74.7-kWh Battery Stats & NACS Tesla Supercharging Access 2:06 Prefer Combustion? The New 48 MPG Lexus ES 350h Hybrid 2:35 Driving the 338-HP Electric ES 500e with DIRECT4 AWD 3:40 The Limo Test: Can I Stop Smoothly? (Spongy Brakes?) 4:48 Driving the ES 350h Hybrid: Powertrain & Ride Quality 5:55 Cabin Space & Legroom (The Poofy Hair Clearance Test) 7:05 Trunk Utility: 13.3 Cu-Ft, Gooseneck Hinges & No Spare? 7:32 Interior Style, Storage Slots & New Unambiguous Steering Wheels 8:16 The Micah Drives Fuzzy Bunny Armrest Test™ 8:45 Standard 14-Inch Touchscreen & Lexus Interface Tech Deep Dive 11:41 Premium Base Features: 8-Way Heated/Ventilated Seats & LSS+ Safety 12:02 Executive Package: Power Massaging Rear Seats & The Ottoman! 12:16 Premium Rivals (G80, A6, 3 Series) & Final Verdict #LexusES #LuxurySedan #ElectricVehicle #MicahDrives