Lexus is using the 2026 ES to debut a number of next steps: a new design language, new infotainment tech and new active-safety systems.

The ES is Lexus's midsize sedan. It may not be as iconic for car enthusiasts as the brand's flagship LS model. However, it is arguably the most important vehicle in Lexus history from a sales perspective.

Lexus’s mid-sized ES luxury sedan is getting a redesign for its eighth generation that includes some edgier styling and a significant platform change that accommodates both an all-electric drivetrain and a regular hybrid one.