*NEW DETAILS* The 2026 Lexus ES will be a FAST and Unusually Versatile Luxury Sedan 

driving efficiently(low emissions, high miles per gallon , car longveity and low maintenance sort of mixed into it, ) is like endurance racing , avoiding need for pitstops etc, needing to get places on time but doing so efficiently (or whatever speed you want , if you dont care as much about efficiency). driving efficiently is speeding up especially on more downhill-ish roads at optimal fuel level and engine RPM(RotationPerSecond), steering and braking minimally but smoothly. optimal efficiency for toyota 2.4 inline 4 is 2/3 pedal down in 2k-3k rpm, cvt hybrid maintain constant rpm. not sure whats best to do this in: sport mode, fuel level is more, in eco mode its less. use EV mode if optimal combustion level would speed car too much (often, if car isnt letting you do that without the EV mode, it wont let you us EV mode.) use it a bit from a stop for smooth acceleration then when car is rolling use combustion then maybe use it a bit more. smooth acceleration is part of putting less weight on tires at a moment because: consider tire wear dust emissions and how much it cost to replace tires (most people are becoming increasingly even poorer than they already are and you can invest money into bigger money)like those "xenoestrogen endocrine disputing forever chemicals micro plastics" etc. apply less weight on tires and you'll allow more of that weight handling ability to be used for having more grip for endurance-race-pitstop-avoiding momentum preservation driving fun in the name of efficiency. being able to feel how close car is to its grip limit is good for this goal, similar to the lotus-car-enjoyers ideal. this type of driving fun is most safe because its nto as fast as possible but does make you rather aware of driving environment instead of being focused mostly on music/radio/daydreaming/texting, etc youtubes think flight, julian edgar,etc have videos on improving aerodynamic efficiency of his car.can add anti sway bar , better suspension etc "handling mods" for more momentum around turns, but some of it can make the ride bumpier, louder, etc.

Sounds like a skill issue (I’m kidding)

It’s not that people want to go 0-60 in 2 seconds all the time, it’s that you have to wind up a 4 cylinder before it will even get out of its own way. 6 cylinders are effortlessly smooth and powerful. It makes a much more luxurious sedan. I make an exception for turbos, which I like, but they’re certainly not ever going to be described as smooth. I’d put them in sport sedans, BMWs etc.

@@mervinprone Yeah, supercharging seems like the more obvious choice but there’s arguments to be made that the parasitic draw at the lower RPMs may negate the linear response which is desirable from superchargers.

The average age for a Lexus buyer reported in 2018 by CarMax was 44 and 42 for Toyota. It is true they do not care about performance. I love cars I have been to nascar events and plan to go to the 24 hours of Daytona next year and see Indycar for the first time in my life. The problem is that the average age of these buyers do not spend most of their time on the internet. Us automotive enthusiasts are a very small minority in terms of sales. Yes we make our voices heard on the internet but when the numbers are shown, we are not the ones buying the cars. It is hard to say but us automotive enthusiasts need to let go of 0-60 times and other performance aspects of cars. Our days are not that long left for NA cars. Hybrids and EVs are going to be a thing 10-20 years from now. Will it be full EV? No I do not believe so, I believe that us Americans have deluded ourselves into believing EVs are a saving grace (they are not lol) we will always need NA cars, diesels and hybrids.

I’m on my fourth es not much different than the first one,,,,Lexus doesn’t make changes often

I hated my ES after coming from Acura brand however this was years ago. Too much Camry. Ride alike too

You’re more of a Honda /Acura guy for what ? It’s legit confusing. Lexus makes faster and more powerful cars than ACURA. V8 and rear wheel drive car / full SUV nothing Acura have remotely close. On the Honda side nothing nothing exciting outside of the sole Civic Type r. And people talk about this company as if it’s this world beating car brand. Being a Honda/acura guy is like a joke you’re saying that as if it’s something worth mentioning… out of all the auto manufacturers honda and Acura people are the most delusional.

Many like the extra sportiness and looks of the Shawd tlx type s over the es although you lose some room.and luxury respectively and unfortunately no acura hybrid is anywhere to be found which is a huge mistake.. All integrals tlx rdx and mdx should come with hybrid standard

@@Toyota4Life A totally valid viewpoint coming from someone named "Toyota4Life"...

​@@Toyota4Life what a surprise that a cult member is confused that there are people who think differently.

I rarely see any current gen ESs around. When I do it's never young people. How many early 20 somethings can actually afford 40k+ car these days?

@@baronvonjo1929 by “ younger” he means in their 40s

@@baronvonjo1929 and those that can arent buying a lexus probably a bmw or tesla 😂

​@baronvonjo1929 they can in their mid 20s if they're not saving up for a house

@@baronvonjo1929 In my country a lot of people in their 20s save up for a down payment and just pay the monthly payments

This is literally the dream here. PHEV option to plug it in like the prius prime. I'm concerned the 2.5L in the Camry isn't going to be enough for the ES300 base

Plus RWD

I agree i would buy the a es phev

I know right

If Toyota is to be believed this will happen in 2027 when their solid state batteries will be available. I think that's why many ppl are waiting for the next gen EVs . They will have improvement in the following categories hopefully. 1. Range 2. Charging 3. Price 4. Battery technology

@@jp23baz33 He needed something higher, he's almost 80, and was getting difficult getting out lol but I don't think so. But the RX has so much tech he doesn't know how to use.

Krik is great!

@@dforrest4503 👍

Love my 2013 ES300h

Go with Camry... not trading my 22 ES until new ES refresh.

New Camry is kind of a dog. Motor options not good

Agree

I don’t. Lexus always disappoints.

@@rahimi4762 this is more of a you problem than the actual success of Lexus, sad day for rahimi4762 it seems.

​@@iloveanime1313 agree

The ES has always been in its own sub segment as an comfort route Ted sedan that starts in the low 40s, but the closest competitor was the MKZ/Zephyr or STS/XTS or even the TLX

I own an RZ 450e and it is a wonderful vehicle.

@@mikefucito6030 awful styling, bad fuel economy, stupid yoke steering wheel, overpriced. I love Toyota but a Tesla would’ve been a far better value

Definitely don't

IS 500? Nah man, never let go of it, instead wait to upgrade to new Lexus LFR V8. Driving experince will only go up.

They can keep the fuel cell variant in japan

@@KirkKreifels 😛😉

We’re in the minority I feel, but I’d definitely would buy day one. That car was my favourite of all the new crowns released. Fingers crossed 🤞🏾

​@@KirkKreifelscould this Lexus be the first with solid state batteries?

@@Kaizen2013v The Crown Signia is my top choice 🏆but the genuine Japanese sedan earns a very respectable🥈. The Sport fully merits its🥉while the lamentable Sedan/CUV fully deserves🤢.

That was the idea. F sport etc. I don’t know if I’m reaching here, but I’m wondering if the LS will be discontinued. This COULD be a somewhat close vibe as the LS of maxed out? I don’t know yet.

Agree

I am gonna gift my 17YO son my 2017 ES350 (43k miles on her as of today) in about 2 years and I will be getting the new ES hybrid or a 2-3YO LC500h. Just bought my wife a new 2024 NX350H, our first hybrid and loving it. My daughter will inherit his older brother’s 08 RX350 AWD when she gets her license in 2 years. Lexus family for life, well except a Porsche 911 if i can make retirement at 60 in about 8 years.

Plus back in 2022 Lexus tease a a new f car

Yes please hope lexus comes up with something exciting

Rx500h only has 366hp or so

@@KirkKreifels that’s currently I believe the lowest horsepower 500 model. The rest make over 400hp

The current V6 is already overpowering the front wheels. Putting any more power to the front wheels is pointless. Remember, ES is bacon wrapped Camry, that means we are stuck with FWD. unless full electrification happens …

Do not get the NX. It’s not worth the money. The Mazda CX50 will give you the same or more for much less money and takes regular gas. RX>CX50>Forester>RDX>NX

heck, if not v8, and if they somehow kept v6, would still be wild (just a speculative comment)

Thats basically an ES F :D

But it won’t sell

A hybrid V8 would be great!! I've always wondered why they stopped at hybrid V6s.

@@dd4886 coz it will cost 60-70k

The platform supports all wheel drive.

Yep! I meant 240-250 😜

should be 240 to 250, right?

Yeah wish it was sold in the North American market

Congrats!

4th gen

Koreans don’t have any powerful vehicles. EV low 0-60 times doesn’t care

I’m not. Sedans are in the luxury market

I would be more surprised if Lexus does not replace the LS with an EV full size luxury sedan as a direct replacement as they are most committed to offering the most sedans

Lol yes. That was a slip

The GS was too good to cancel

@@HalalFoodTherapyRIP GS. I miss it too.

looks like the new ES will be longer, based on the current LS size

@@settlersomanI wonder how Lexus is next planning for the LS.🤔

@@mrgurulittle7000 maybe just discontinue the LS...

The GS hybrid exists too

haha, no, it will still be a crappy FWD platform with macpherson struts in front and stamped steel rear suspension. An absolute joke of a car in the lineup of a manufacturer who prided itself on never cutting corners. 15 year old IS, GS replaced with a poshy Camry, and the LS being absolutely ignored. Thats the sedan line of Lexus nowadays. They deserve no attention whatsoever.

Usually 2025 for the 26 model year. Or early 26

@@Bada_Boom78 I didn’t know if it was the same for future cars but yes you are correct about normal releases. Thanks.

Hybrid LX 700h should be coming soon.

Yes and UX 300h. But I said fifth gen 2.5L. no other Toyota Lexus currently has 5th gen 2.5L hybrid besides Camry

Why not buy this one out?

I will probably renew and get the 2025. Upon the end of that lease (3 years), I will see what they are offering.

Es will stay as a sedan after all it's selling very well

It sells in China so it will stay sedan

I never understood why people buy crossovers when they don't do outdoorsy things or need to haul tons of stuff. Most use their hatch hauling the same amount of stuff as someone with a trunk (nothing blocking the rear window). Might as well get a hatchback or a sedan for better handling. I have an Accord, decided to get a roof rack and box instead of buying a rav4/CRV because I realize, I can carry just as much as a crossover with a slight increase in drag. Least I can go back to a good handling sedan if I take the rack off. Never understood the point of crossovers smaller than let say, a highlander. They're taller so its not like you can install a roof box on a rav4 if you also need to park in a garage, my sedan and roof box is only slightly taller than a compact crossover and fit in most garages that can accommodate 6'4" or higher, you would need 7'2" or higher with a crossover if you have a roof box. long story short, sedan + roof box has more storage than compact crossover with needing only 3 inches more of head clearance. Also sedans are cheaper. Only thing I wish my sedan has is a hitch, but thats also extra on most crossovers.

@@PWCDN you dont actually neeed all that space. crossovers are a scam

@@KirkKreifelsit’s also the best selling luxury sedan in the US

New one is going back to Japan for assembly

@@KirkKreifels This will definitely limit accessibility to Texas. Texas is a closed system and the four surrounding states for Toyotas. Dealers have to obtain them from the Wholesaler, not Toyota Motors directly. I am not sure about Lexus; however, if they are going to be imported through Los Angeles they will stay mostly on the West Coast. So, we Texas folks are screwed for obtaining any Japanese-made vehicle. Why, well I discussed obtaining a 2023 RX350h or NX350h last year (February 2023) and seven Lexus dealers in Texas told me they wanted a refundable deposit ($2,000), but could not guarantee what I wanted, and said 12 to 15 months wait. I tried to obtain a Venza limited as well and the same story applied and went through the largest dealer in the Houston Area. He could not deliver either.