Lexus is Back With a Brand New ES | 2026 Lexus ES Hybrid First Drive

Listen to the Driveway, a podcast available on all platforms: https://cargur.us/1d5zzf The Lexus ES has been a cornerstone of the brand’s lineup for decades, serving as its midsize luxury sedan and one of its best-selling models worldwide. But for 2026, Lexus is giving the ES its most dramatic transformation yet. It’s larger in every dimension, adopts an entirely new design language, and moves further upscale now that the flagship LS has been discontinued. In fact, this new ES is much closer in size to the old LS than the sedan it replaces. Along with the redesign comes a major shift in powertrain strategy, with both hybrid and fully electric versions joining the lineup. We're focusing on the hybrid variant in this video. So, does this new approach keep the ES competitive against rivals like the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Genesis G80, and Audi A6? Let’s take a closer look. Watch our video on the 2026 Lexus ES Electric: https://youtu.be/ysMYxQTl5ZQ Sell your car 100% online. Get the best offer instantly from thousands of dealers: https://cargur.us/PBmK_ Similar Test Drive Reviews: 2026 Lexus NX 350h: https://youtu.be/Pm-_31w7NYU 2025 BMX X3: https://youtu.be/F-xdCbopIro 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43: https://youtu.be/Ey7s8_hlLu8 2024 Lexus TX 350: https://youtu.be/-B7Gw6q_v8M 2025 Acura MDX First Look: https://youtu.be/tWwoeMAbc24 2024 Toyota Sequoia: https://youtu.be/-uLudfhGcpo 2024 Mazda CX-90: https://youtu.be/FXGOTbwtjYc 2024 Grand Highlander: https://youtu.be/nsbGBevVH_M Presenter: Mark Takahashi Cinematography: Phil Shuyler #lexus #es #eshybrid --------- 0:16 The Lexus ES Hybrid 2:16 Powertrains 2:48. Driving Impressions 4:38 Interior 7:22 Rear Seats 8:21 Cargo Space 8:53 Pricing 9:30 The Electric ES?

Added 29 May 2026