Lexus has unveiled the all-new 2026 Lexus ES, the eighth-generation luxury sedan that represents both a continuation of the brand’s storied sedan heritage and a bold step into electrified mobility, premiering at Auto Shanghai 2025 and signaling a transformative moment for the company as it embraces a future of sustainable luxury. This new ES combines Lexus’ signature elegance and refinement with advanced powertrain technology, offering both a highly efficient hybrid (HEV) and a fully battery-electric (BEV) variant, making it one of the first core Lexus sedans to adopt a multi-platform electrification strategy and appealing to a broad spectrum of luxury consumers seeking performance, sustainability, and style.
The exterior design reflects inspiration from Lexus’ next-generation BEV concepts
Featuring sleek, flowing lines, a refined aerodynamic silhouette, and a presence that conveys both sophistication and technological advancement, while the interior has been reimagined to prioritize serenity, comfort, and luxury, incorporating enhanced ambient lighting, upgraded materials, superior sound insulation, and cutting-edge infotainment and connectivity systems that create a cocoon of tranquility and intelligence for drivers and passengers alike.
This launch is particularly significant for the UAE and Middle East markets
Where sedans continue to hold strong appeal alongside growing infrastructure for electric vehicles, providing buyers with a luxury offering that aligns with regional preferences while embracing global trends toward sustainability and electrification. Beyond the vehicle itself, the 2026 ES embodies Lexus’ broader strategy of electrified luxury, supporting the company’s plan to introduce multiple new BEV models by 2026, signaling a deliberate repositioning of the brand to emphasize innovation, environmental responsibility, and refinement across its global portfolio.
The introduction of the ES also highlights Lexus’ commitment to balancing heritage with forward-thinking design, as it preserves the timeless qualities of comfort, reliability, and craftsmanship while incorporating modern technology such as advanced driver-assistance systems, intelligent energy management, and enhanced efficiency for both hybrid and fully electric variants, making it competitive against rivals such as Mercedes-Benz’s EQE, BMW i5, and Audi e-tron GT.
For prospective buyers in the UAE and broader Middle East
The ES offers an opportunity to experience Lexus’ vision of sustainable luxury without compromising on the driving dynamics, quiet refinement, or premium features the brand is known for, while taking advantage of regional incentives for hybrid and electric vehicles, local dealership support, and expanding charging infrastructure.
The rollout, expected in mid-2026 for global markets, promises to make the new ES widely accessible, with potential for region-specific configurations, colors, and trim options to meet local tastes, positioning Lexus not only as a leader in luxury sedans but also as a forward-thinking brand shaping the next generation of premium mobility.
“The 2026 Lexus ES is more than a vehicle launch; it is a statement of intent, demonstrating that Lexus can honor its luxury sedan legacy while boldly embracing the future of automotive technology, electrification, and sustainability, offering customers a compelling blend of heritage, innovation, and refined elegance in a single, highly sophisticated package”.
