2027 Lexus ES

Name: 2027 Lexus ES
Brand: Lexus

Release Date: In dealerships in fall 2026

Estimated Price: Starting at $50,400

Excellent

8.3

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2027 Lexus ES 350h hybrid is a terrific luxury sedan. Passengers will love the exceptional amount of interior space, and the comfortable seats and plush ride ensure that occupants will arrive at their destinations relaxed and refreshed. However, lethargic acceleration and so-so handling mean it's not as enjoyable to drive as competitors like the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.Read full review

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Pros

Excellent value for the money
Spacious and comfortable interior
Lots of cargo space
Premium cabin materials

Cons

Not very quick or fun to drive
Fully digital climate controls can be frustrating to use

What's new

No changes for 2027
Part of the eighth ES generation introduced for 2026

Overview

Written by automotive expert Cameron Rogers

11/5/2026

Lexus has been the king of unpretentious luxury for decades, and no vehicle in the automaker's lineup plays to its strengths better than the 2027 Lexus ES. Though classified as a midsize sedan, the ES is terrifically roomy inside, and its cushy ride and spacious trunk mean you can chauffeur friends on weekend road trips in supreme comfort. While the ES effortlessly delivers a kind of luxury car experience, it also isn't flashy, fast or even all that fun to drive. Read our Edmunds Expert Rating to decide whether the ES — which is available as a hybrid or EV — is the right luxury sedan for you.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Brian Wong

Excellent

8.3

out of 10

We drove the 2027 Lexus ES on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

7/10

How does it drive? Lexus' know-how when it comes to making hybrids comes through on the ES in a big way. It makes smooth and easy-to-access power. Our 2026 ES hybrid test car was the 350h Premium with all-wheel drive. At our test track, it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. That means it's noticeably slower than its competitors — a BMW 530i can get to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, for example — but the ES has enough oomph to get on the highway and execute passes without too much worry.

Hybrids also have to blend a pair of braking systems, one to recharge the battery and the standard physical brakes, and the ES does that impressively as well. The transitions are imperceptible to the driver, which is exactly what you want. At our test track, the Lexus took 119 feet to stop from 60 mph, which is a little longer than average.

Lexus offers a wide array of driver aids, including a built-in dash camera and traffic jam assist. The controls are straightforward and easy to use, and the systems worked well in our testing, especially the automatic lane changes.

Comfort

8.6/10

How comfortable is it? The Lexus ES is massive inside. Front occupants will find comfortable, well-padded seats and plenty of headroom and legroom. Some rivals offer more adjustment for lumbar or bolstering, but the ES doesn't feel like it needs it. But it's the rear seat that really shines. Our test team remarked on how much legroom there is in the rear. All but the tallest of adults should have plenty of space in the back, and by tallest, we mean those approaching 7 feet. The spacious seating, tall ride height, and wide door openings make it a cinch to get in and out. And those same qualities make it great if you're a parent with small children and need to install child seats, with easy-to-access anchors and tethers.

The interior looks and feels modern, but Lexus hasn't gone completely overboard with digitizing the controls. While some EVs put nearly every control on the touchscreen, Lexus still thankfully uses buttons and real touchpoints for things like changing the volume or the temperature. We also appreciated our test car's cold air conditioning on warm days.

In-cabin tech

9.1/10

How’s the tech? All versions of the ES come standard with a 14-inch touchscreen display and the latest iteration of Lexus' infotainment system. It's responsive and easy to navigate. You can also customize some of the layout to make certain menus easier to access. The 12.3-inch instrument cluster (also standard) does a good job of relaying important information to the driver and comes with a particularly useful maps view that puts turn-by-turn directions front and center.

Many of us prefer to mirror our phones, so the ES' standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — both wireless — are a big plus. If you need to charge, there are plenty of USB-C ports inside, plus a wireless charging pad.

Storage & cargo

7/10

How’s storage and cargo? The ES 350h's 13.3 cubic feet of cargo space gives you a trunk that's wide and deep, with plenty of room inside for luggage, groceries or more. We were able to fit a checked bag along with a set of golf clubs in the back at the same time. The only thing to watch out for is that the back seats don't fold down; there's only a small pass-through in the middle seat, so you can fit a set of skis through it.

Storage in the cabin is solid too. The door pockets are reasonably large, and there are a decent number of cupholders and bottle pockets. The center console has space for phones, sunglasses and more, but there's no place for a big purse or bag.

Value

9.4/10

Is it a good value? For a midsize luxury sedan, the ES starts at a price that undercuts competitors like the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class by thousands. That also holds true if you compare fully loaded examples. The value you are getting for all of the space, technology, and cabin creature comforts is truly impressive.

Lexus' basic (four years/50,000 miles) and powertrain (six years/70,000 miles) warranties are typical for a luxury brand. The ES' hybrid components are covered for eight years/100,000 miles, so you're getting a little extra on that front. Lexus also provides one year/10,000 miles of free maintenance.

MPG

9/10

How’s the fuel economy? Whichever version of the ES you choose, you will be enjoying great fuel efficiency. The front-wheel-drive ES hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 46 mpg in combined city/highway driving, and the all-wheel-drive ES isn't far behind at 44 mpg. Regular gas-only versions of rival sedans, such as the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class, typically get in the high 20s or low 30s. The other upside is that the ES' range means stops at the gas station will be few and far between. You can expect to get well over 600 miles of range from a full tank of gas.

X factor

7/10

You're not buying an ES for excitement; you're buying one because it's reliable, quiet, supremely comfortable and efficient. And on those fronts, this hybrid certainly delivers. It's an easy car to live with day-to-day, and while driving it won't light your hair on fire, it impresses in the ways a luxury sedan needs to.

2027 Lexus ES trim level differences

The 2027 Lexus ES is a midsize luxury sedan that is available with hybrid and all-electric powertrains. The hybrid is known as the ES 350h and is sold in Premium and Premium+ trim levels. The ES 350h's 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine pairs with a hybrid system to produce 244 horsepower. You can get the hybrid with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The all-electric ES is called either the ES 350e or ES 500e, and each is offered in well-equipped Premium and fully loaded Luxury trim levels. The front-wheel-drive ES 350e uses a single electric motor that produces 221 horsepower. The all-wheel-drive ES 500e uses dual motors that pump out 338 hp combined. The ES 350e and ES 500e have a 74.7-kWh battery pack that's good for an EPA-estimated range of 272-307 miles depending on the powertrain and wheel size.

Which ES trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Premium+ trim is the way to go for the ES 350h, which has the hybrid powertrain. There's nothing wrong with going for the base Premium trim, but you get appealing upgrades with the Premium+, including a premium sound system and many useful driver assist features. The ES is attractively priced from the start, so you can get the Premium+ and still pay less than what it would cost for a base BMW 5 Series.

Competitors to consider

The Lexus ES is priced similarly to small luxury sedans but offers more room than midsize rivals. Against smaller competitors like the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the ES' spacious back seat makes it the easy choice if you regularly carry passengers. The ES also comes standard with features that others charge extra for. The same is true for comparable midsize vehicles like the Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class; the ES has the added benefit of being far less expensive than midsize rivals. However, the ES hybrid is slower and less exciting to drive than pretty much any vehicle in either class. If you're considering the electric ES 350e or 500e, the BMW i5, Mercedes-Benz EQE and Audi A6 Sportback E-tron are all acceptable substitutes. They are similarly more powerful and fun to drive than the ES EV but also pricier.

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2027 Lexus ES videos

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