Lexus ES 2026: bigger, hybrid and electric in Beijing

Lexus ES 2026 grows in size and technology, presenting hybrid (ES 300h) and electric versions (ES 350e and ES 500e) at the Beijing Auto Show. Discover its renewed design and interior luxury.
The 2026 Lexus ES maintains its distinctive dynamic silhouette but gains a more impressive appearance. The headlights are sharper, there is a small spoiler on the trunk lid, and the lines of the hood flow smoothly into the corners of the bumper.© B. Naumkin for Tarantas.News The car’s profile features a striking black line that resembles an electric shock, hidden door handles and optional aerodynamic wheels. Dimensions have grown: the length has increased by 165 mm to 5,140 mm, and the wheelbase has been extended by 80 mm to 2,950 mm. The rear features a seamless light bar and a new license plate frame. Inside, the theme is “time as luxury” with a predominant light green hue, dual-screen setup (14-inch multimedia display and a separate monitor for the passenger), minimal physical buttons and touch controls. For the first time, it includes a bamboo scented aroma system as standard. Equipment includes seat memory, heated and ventilated seats, HUD, Mark Levinson sound system and Level 2 driving support functions. The ES 300h hybrid is available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine (112 kW), an electric motor (83 kW), a combined power of 145 kW and an E-CVT transmission. Fully electric versions are also available: ES 350e and ES 500e, built on the new GA-K platform with a higher capacity battery.© B. Naumkin, Tarantas.NewsLexus ES 2026 is larger, more technology-laden and more luxurious, with a range of mechanics from hybrid to pure electric, in line with current trends in the Chinese market.

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