Introduction of the All-New Lexus ES
The all-new Lexus ES has made its world premiere, marking the introduction of the eighth generation of the global luxury saloon. The new model builds on the foundation of its predecessor, delivering significant improvements in performance, refinement, comfort, and luxury appointments. The ES’s development focused on the concept ‘Experience Elegant & Electrified Saloon,’ introducing new technologies and advanced comfort, connectivity, and safety features.
Design: Clean Tech x Elegance
The ES adopts Lexus’s new design concept, Clean Tech x Elegance, which blends functional elements with a greater emotional quality to produce a simple and clean design aesthetic. The exterior styling combines a bold presence with a minimalist approach, advancing Lexus’s vision for next-generation battery electric vehicle design. The new spindle body evokes electrified power, while the frontal design presents a sharply defined spindle shape extending across the bonnet to the bumper edges.
The interior has been refined to create a simple, clean, and sophisticated space. New design elements include Bamboo Layering, which creates a surface illumination effect synchronizing with the cabin’s ambient illumination, and Synthetic Leather Embossing, producing a precise embossed pattern combining with ambient lighting.
Powertrains: The Lexus Multi-Pathway Strategy
The ES offers a range of powertrains, including full hybrid and battery electric options. The ES 300h and 350h feature self-charging hybrid systems with a 2.5-litre in-line four-cylinder engine. The battery electric ES 350e and 500e models benefit from Lexus’s expertise in advanced electrification, utilizing the new Lexus global architecture-K platform.
Advanced Technology and Safety Features
The new ES features a brand-new digital cockpit experience, integrating a 12.3-inch combimeter, a 14-inch LexusConnect multimedia system, and the LexusLink + app. Advanced safety features include enhancements to the Lexus Safety System +, such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Safety system, and a Driver Monitor System.
Conclusion
The all-new Lexus ES represents a significant step forward in luxury, performance, and technology. With its sleek design, advanced powertrains, and innovative features, the ES is poised to maintain its reputation as a leader in the luxury saloon segment. European sales are scheduled to start in Spring 2026.
