The 2027 Lexus ES arrives unchanged from the 2026 redesign. The mid-size luxury sedan comes exclusively as the ES350h hybrid, powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors in front-wheel-drive models or three motors in all-wheel-drive versions. Combined output reaches 244 horsepower across both configurations.
Pricing starts at $51,095 for the ES350h Premium FWD and climbs to $57,295 for the Premium+ AWD model. A continuously variable automatic transmission is standard on all variants.
The ES delivers strong fuel economy. The EPA rates it up to 48 mpg city, 44 mpg highway, and 46 mpg combined. Car and Driver estimates 0-60 mph acceleration at 7.1 to 7.3 seconds, comparable to the similarly powered Toyota Crown.
The cabin emphasizes comfort over sportiness. A 14.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto comes standard, along with adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic high-beam headlamps. A 10-speaker stereo is included, with a 17-speaker Mark Levinson system available. Premium materials include 3D-printed faux bamboo wood trim on door panels.
Trunk volume sits at 13 cubic feet. The sedan rides smoothly but prioritizes comfort over handling precision. Lexus chassis rigidity increased compared to earlier generations, with added attention to reducing body vibrations.
When the ES was redesigned for 2026, Lexus eliminated the V-6 powertrain but added an electric variant reviewed separately. No significant changes carry over to 2027.