European Premiere of the All-New Lexus ES
The all-new Lexus ES makes its European debut, marking a significant step forward in performance, refinement, comfort, and luxury appointments. The eighth generation ES builds on the foundation of its predecessor, introducing new technologies and advanced comfort, connectivity, and safety features.
A New Era in Luxury Sedans
The ES has been conceived as a model that addresses the priorities and concerns of today’s customers. Lexus’ approach of ‘making luxury personal’ is central to its strategy, focusing on electrification, intelligence, and diversification. The new ES offers multiple solutions towards achieving carbon neutrality, including full hybrid and battery electric powertrains.
Design: Clean Tech x Elegance
The ES features a new Lexus design concept – Clean Tech x Elegance. The exterior styling combines a bold presence with a minimalist approach, advancing Lexus’ vision for next-generation battery electric vehicle design. The car’s side view is sleek and streamlined, projecting a sense of stability and low center of gravity.
Powertrains: The Lexus Multi-Pathway Strategy
The ES will be available with various powertrains, including self-charging hybrids (ES 300h and 350h) and battery electric ES 350e and 500e.
Detailed Specifications
Powertrain
The ES 300h features a redesigned self-charging hybrid system with a 2.5-liter in-line four-cylinder engine, * 150 kW maximum power, and front or all-wheel drive options. The ES 350e battery electric model delivers 165 kW output with a 77 kWh battery capacity, supporting acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds. The all-wheel drive ES 500e features a 75 kWh battery unit, enabling 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, with Lexus’ DIRECT4 intelligent electric all-wheel drive system.
Chassis and Handling
The new ES is constructed on a redesigned Lexus global architecture-K platform, accommodating both self-charging hybrid and battery electric powertrains. The front suspension is a MacPherson strut arrangement, while the rear features a multi-link system for enhanced power transmission and smooth vehicle posture control.
Digital Cockpit with New LexusConnect Multimedia
The ES features a brand-new digital cockpit experience, integrating a 12.3-inch combimeter, a 14-inch LexusConnect multimedia screen, and the Lexus Link+ app. LexusConnect contributes to easier and more comfortable driving with clearly rendered maps and live information for efficient navigation.
Advanced Safety Features
The new ES benefits from enhancements to the Lexus Safety System + technologies, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System, and Driver Monitor System. The system provides continuous monitoring of the driver’s condition and can trigger alerts if distraction or fatigue is detected.
European Market Introduction
Following its European premiere, the all-new ES will be launched in Europe with sales starting from Spring 2026. Details of local specifications will be announced in due course.
The all-new Lexus ES represents a significant step forward in luxury sedan design, technology, and performance. With its range of powertrain options and advanced features, it is set to make a strong impact in the European market.
