MPalmer

https://www.clublexus.com/articles/2...guing-updates/

Some interesting possibilities for the ES if Lexus refreshes the sedan for the 2026 model year, based on a report published in 'Magazine X' which was turned into a YouTube video by Kirk Kreifels. I'm most interested in finding out if we do indeed get all three hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric variants.

Motorola

I would be shocked if the ES gets any electric variant if the RX didn't.

As for Kirk, I'm surprised that Automotive News hasn't sued him yet for sharing their paywalled articles to his thousands of followers each video to make a profit.

gor134

ES is definitely not getting an electric variant. Beyond the UXe, all Lexus EVs should be riding on their own EV platforms, be it e-TNGA or something else.

LexusForever

What magazine or YouTuber has been correct on any future model?

spwolf

Magx? They have been correct in the past.

Also i would not relate RX from 2 years ago to ES 2 years from now.

ES is also best selling Lexus in China, market where BEVs are 51% of new car sales right now.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

Kirk "Captain Obvious" Kreifels states the obvious.

hybrids, yada yada, bits of camry, yada yada, trademark hints... blah.

Motorola

Ehh...








Mag-X is only slightly better than Best Car, if only because they don't usually come up with imaginary enthusiast delusions of grandeur about Toyota or Mazda magically leapfrogging everyone in the universe.

Toys4RJill

Pretty exciting to see the ES get a battery electric Can’t wait for the details

Motorola

It'll get solid state batteries and drive Hyundai and Tesla to bankruptcy.

Toys4RJill

Oh Motortrolla. I sometimes wonder if you are even old enough to drive.

Enjoy your night friend

Motorola

That's very rich coming from the person who advocates blocking traffic on the left lane.

All jokes aside, literally nothing indicates that there will be an electric ES besides trademarks filed.

Toys4RJill

BMW and Hyundai Genesis do not in same instances. They look good. Unlike the Mercedes EQS or EQE that do lot look so great.

I would rather have a great looking EV with compromised range than have a bad looking EV that goes farther

FrankReynoldsCPA

It's been 6 years, it's time for an all-new generation of ES. But given that the new generation Camry is essentially a refresh, I guess the ES will be as well. I wonder if they will go down to a single hybrid engine like the Camry or also offer the T24A in replacement of the 2GR which certainly won't continue on.

Toys4RJill

nah. Extend it to 14 years like my 4Runner

Motorola

I think we have a pretty good idea of what the next ES's powertrains will be, based on the Crown and RX.