LEXUS — CURRENT SEDAN LINEUP -

Lexus Sedan Portfolio

Model	Model year	Type	Powertrain	Drive
Lexus ES 350h	2027	Executive luxury sedan	2.5L hybrid	FWD/AWD
Lexus ES 350e	2027	Electric luxury sedan	BEV	FWD
Lexus ES 500e	2027	Performance-oriented electric sedan	Dual-motor BEV	AWD
Lexus IS 350	2027	Sport luxury sedan	3.5L V6	RWD/AWD
Lexus LS 500	2026	Flagship luxury sedan	3.4L twin-turbo V6	AWD
Lexus LS 500 Heritage Edition	2026	Final-edition flagship	3.4L twin-turbo V6	AWD

Important: The LS is not continuing into 2027 in the U.S. Lexus describes the 2026 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition as the final year of the model, limited to 250 U.S. examples.

1. Lexus ES 350h

Executive hybrid sedan

The ES 350h is now the mainstream Lexus luxury sedan for buyers who want a conventional hybrid rather than a full EV.

Powertrain

Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder
Hybrid system: Lexus sixth-generation hybrid system
Output: 244 net combined hp
Transmission: e-CVT
FWD: 46 mpg combined EPA estimate
AWD: 44 mpg combined
Seating: 5
Battery: lithium-ion
Fuel: gasoline/electric hybrid

Lexus says both FWD and AWD versions produce 244 hp.

Dimensions

Specification	2027 ES 350h
Length	202.3 in / 5,138 mm
Width	75.6 in / 1,920 mm
Height	61.2 in / 1,555 mm
Wheelbase	116.1 in / 2,949 mm
Seating	5
Cargo	17.4 cu ft / ~493 L

Lexus's published specifications give the ES a 116.1-inch wheelbase and 202.3-inch overall length.

U.S. pricing

Approximately:

ES 350h Premium FWD: $49,805
ES 350h Premium AWD: about $51,205
ES 350h Premium+ FWD: about $56,000
ES 350h Premium+ AWD: about $57,400

Lexus's August 2026 announcement lists the 2027 ES 350h starting at $49,805.

Country/market availability

The ES is one of Lexus's most international models. The new generation is being rolled out globally, with Lexus stating that the ES has historically been sold in more than 80 countries and regions.

Major markets include:

United States
Canada
China
Japan
United Kingdom
European markets
Australia
Taiwan
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
UAE/Gulf markets
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
and other Lexus markets.

Powertrain availability varies by country.

2. Lexus ES 350e

Fully electric luxury sedan

This is one of the most significant developments in Lexus history: the ES is now available as a BEV.

Powertrain

Battery: 74.7-kWh lithium-ion
Motor: single electric motor
Drive: FWD
Output: 221 hp
EPA range: 307 miles / ~494 km
Charging connector: NACS
Seating: 5

Lexus says the 350e uses a single electric motor and FWD, while the BEV models share the 74.7-kWh battery.

Dimensions

The ES BEV shares the new-generation body architecture:

Length: approximately 5,140 mm
Width: 1,920 mm
Height: approximately 1,555 mm
Wheelbase: 2,950 mm

The Global Lexus specifications identify a 2,950-mm wheelbase and 5,140-mm length.

2027 U.S. price

From approximately $49,005 on the current Lexus model page; Lexus's 2027 announcement gives a $47,610 base MSRP before certain destination/pricing presentation differences, so Lexus's live configurator should be treated as the current retail reference.

Key technology

14-inch Lexus Interface
Lexus Safety System+ 4.0
NACS charging
Plug & Charge
Available 21-inch wheels
Available Executive Package
Premium/Luxury grades

3. Lexus ES 500e

High-performance electric ES

The ES 500e is the top electric ES.

Instead of one electric motor, it uses two motors and Lexus DIRECT4 AWD.

Powertrain

Dual electric motors
DIRECT4 AWD
338 total system hp
74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery
EPA range: 276 miles / ~444 km
0–100 km/h: approximately 5.9 seconds based on Lexus global preliminary specifications
NACS charging
5 seats

Lexus identifies the 500e as the dual-motor, AWD version producing 338 hp.

U.S. pricing

Approximately:

ES 500e Premium AWD: $51,895
ES 500e Luxury AWD: $60,295

Current Lexus pricing confirms the 500e at 338 hp and AWD.

Position in Lexus

Think of it as:

ES 350h → efficient luxury

ES 350e → long-range luxury EV

ES 500e → performance luxury EV

4. Lexus IS 350

Sport luxury sedan

The IS occupies a completely different role from the ES.

The ES is about comfort, space and efficiency.

The IS is about driving dynamics, rear-wheel-drive architecture and performance.

Powertrain

Engine: 3.5-liter V6
Horsepower: 311 hp
Transmission: 6-speed automatic AWD / 8-speed automatic RWD depending configuration
RWD or AWD
Gasoline
No hybrid version in the U.S. 2027 lineup

Lexus confirmed that the 2027 IS is offered exclusively as the IS 350 with F SPORT Design and F SPORT grades.

Performance

311 hp
Sport-tuned chassis
Adaptive Variable Suspension available/standard on certain grades
Torsen limited-slip differential on performance-oriented configurations
Rear-wheel drive available

U.S. price

Starting MSRP: approximately $47,545.

2027 Special Appearance Package

Lexus has introduced a particularly interesting final-generation-style package:

Envious Green exterior
Black BBS forged wheels
Black NuLuxe/Ultrasuede interior
Green stitching
Adaptive Variable Suspension
Torsen limited-slip rear differential
Limited to 350 units for the North American market

Dimensions

Approximately:

Specification	Lexus IS
Length	4,710 mm
Width	1,840 mm
Height	1,435 mm
Wheelbase	2,800 mm
Seating	5

The IS is therefore substantially shorter and lower than the new ES.

5. Lexus LS 500

Flagship Lexus sedan — FINAL YEAR

This deserves special attention.

The LS remains the flagship Lexus sedan, but 2026 is its final U.S. model year.

Powertrain

Engine: 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6
Horsepower: 416 hp
Torque: 442 lb-ft / ~599 Nm
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Drive: AWD
0–60 mph: approximately 4.6 seconds

Dimensions

Approximately:

Specification	LS 500
Length	5,235 mm
Width	1,900 mm
Height	1,460 mm
Wheelbase	3,125 mm
Seating	5

2026 Heritage Edition

The final U.S. LS is particularly significant.

Only 250 examples of the LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition are being produced for the United States.

Features include:

Ninety Noir exterior
Rioja Red interior
20-inch wheels
Panorama glass roof
Panoramic View Monitor
Heated rear seats
Mark Levinson 23-speaker/2,400-watt audio
Advanced Park
LS Heritage Edition badging

Starting MSRP: $99,380 including destination/processing/handling.

This effectively makes the 2026 LS a collector/sign-off model for the current LS generation.

Lexus Sedan Hierarchy

A useful way to understand the range is:

                         LEXUS
                           │
             ┌─────────────┴─────────────┐
             │                           │
        SPORT SEDAN                EXECUTIVE SEDAN
             │                           │
          IS 350                        ES
             │                           │
        311 hp V6              ┌────────┼────────┐
                               │        │        │
                             350h     350e     500e
                             Hybrid    EV       EV AWD
                               │        │        │
                             244 hp    221 hp   338 hp
                           
                           FLAGSHIP
                              │
                             LS
                              │
                         LS 500 V6
                         416 hp AWD
                         FINAL 2026

Direct comparison

	IS 350	ES 350h	ES 350e	ES 500e	LS 500
Position	Sport sedan	Executive sedan	Luxury EV	Performance EV	Flagship
Model year	2027	2027	2027	2027	2026 final
Power	311 hp	244 hp	221 hp	338 hp	416 hp
Engine	3.5L V6	2.5L I4 hybrid	—	—	3.4L twin-turbo V6
Electric	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
AWD	Available	Available	No	Standard	Standard
RWD	Available	No	No	No	No
EPA range	—	44–46 mpg	307 mi	276 mi	—
Length	~4.71 m	~5.14 m	~5.14 m	~5.14 m	~5.24 m
Wheelbase	~2.80 m	~2.95 m	~2.95 m	~2.95 m	~3.13 m
U.S. price	~$47.5k	~$49.8k	~$49.0k	~$51.9k	~$99.4k
Future	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing	Ending

The big strategic change

The most important development is not simply the new ES design. It is Lexus moving its sedan strategy from:

Gasoline → Hybrid

toward:

Hybrid + Battery Electric

The new ES is the clearest example. Lexus describes it as a multi-pathway platform, allowing hybrid and battery-electric propulsion from essentially the same vehicle architecture.

Meanwhile, the IS remains the enthusiast-oriented gasoline V6 sedan, while the LS is being retired in the U.S. after 2026.

One important global-market caveat

Lexus is a genuinely global brand, but "current model" does not mean the same thing in every country. ES, IS and LS powertrains, trim names, prices and even model availability vary by market. Lexus itself says it operates in more than 90 countries, while the ES has historically been sold in more than 80 countries and regions.

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