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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
The Lexus ES is a mid-size luxury sedan marketed since 1989 by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, across multiple generations, each offering V6 engines and a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The first five generations of the ES used the Toyota Camry platform, while the latter generations are more closely related to both the Camry and the Avalon. Manual transmissions were offered until 1993, a lower-displacement inline-four engine became an option in Asian markets in 2010, and a gasolin...
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