2026 Lexus Lineup: Every Sedan, SUV, Hybrid and EV Explained
The 2026 Lexus lineup includes three sedans (IS, ES and LS), the LC coupe and convertible, and seven SUVs (UX, NX, RX, TX, GX, LX and RZ). Electrified powertrains run through most of the range. Hybrid versions are offered on the UX, ES, NX, RX, TX and LX. Plug-in hybrid versions are offered on the NX, RX and TX. The ES and RZ are available as battery-electric models.
Several model lines changed for 2026. The ES is all-new and is offered as an electric sedan for the first time. The IS gets a redesigned exterior and a restyled interior. The LS enters its final U.S. model year as a limited Heritage Edition, and the RZ gains a redesigned electric powertrain.
This guide covers each model line’s powertrains, grades and 2026 changes. Use it to narrow your choices before visiting Fresno Lexus at 7201 N Palm Ave, serving drivers throughout Clovis, Madera, Selma and Visalia.
2026 Lexus Lineup at a Glance
| Model | Category | 2026 Powertrains |
|---|---|---|
| IS | Sport sedan | IS 350 V6 gas |
| ES | Luxury sedan | ES 350h hybrid; ES 350e and ES 500e all-electric |
| LS | Flagship sedan | LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition twin-turbo V6 gas |
| LC | Coupe and convertible | LC 500 V8 gas |
| UX | Hybrid SUV | UX 300h hybrid |
| NX | Compact SUV | NX 350 gas; NX 350h hybrid; NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid |
| RX | Midsize SUV | RX 350 gas; RX 350h hybrid; RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid; RX 500h performance hybrid |
| TX | Three-row SUV | TX 350 gas; TX 500h hybrid; TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid |
| GX | Body-on-frame SUV | GX 550 twin-turbo V6 gas |
| LX | Flagship SUV | LX 600 twin-turbo V6 gas; LX 700h hybrid |
| RZ | All-electric SUV | RZ 350e, RZ 450e and RZ 550e F SPORT |
2026 Lexus Sedans and Coupes: IS, ES, LS and LC
Sedan and Coupe Powertrains
| Model | Powertrain | Horsepower |
|---|---|---|
| IS 350 | 3.5L V6 gas | 311 hp |
| ES 350h | 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid | 244 hp |
| ES 350e | Single-motor electric | 221 hp |
| ES 500e | Dual-motor electric | 338 hp |
| LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas | 416 hp |
| LC 500 | 5.0L V8 gas | 471 hp |
2026 Lexus IS
The 2026 IS is offered in one variant, the IS 350. Every IS uses a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic is standard. All-wheel drive with a six-speed automatic is available on every trim.
The lineup has two grades: F SPORT Design and F SPORT. A Special Appearance Package for F SPORT models is limited to 350 units for North America. For 2026, the IS gets a redesigned exterior, a restyled interior and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For grade-by-grade details, see our guide to 2026 Lexus IS trim levels.
2026 Lexus ES
The eighth-generation ES rides on a new multi-pathway platform that supports both hybrid and all-electric powertrains. Three models share one body: the ES 350h hybrid and the battery-electric ES 350e and ES 500e.
The ES 350h pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with Lexus’ sixth-generation hybrid system for 244 horsepower. All-wheel drive is available on the ES 350h for the first time. The front-wheel-drive ES 350e uses a single 221-horsepower motor. The ES 500e adds a rear motor for 338 total system horsepower and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive.
Both electric models share a 74.7-kWh battery and a native NACS charging port. DC fast charging reaches up to 150 kW, taking the battery from 10 to 80 percent in about 28 minutes under ideal conditions. Every ES includes a 14-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Eight trims span the Premium, Premium+ and Luxury grades. For a closer look at the cabin, see our 2026 Lexus ES interior guide.
2026 Lexus LS
2026 is the final U.S. model year for the current-generation LS. Lexus offers it only as the LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition, a tribute to the original LS limited to 250 units in the United States. It uses a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 rated at 416 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque.
2026 Lexus LC
The LC 500 coupe and LC 500 convertible continue for 2026. The LC 500 uses a 471-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 with a 10-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. The LC 500h hybrid is no longer offered. The RC coupe is also not part of the 2026 lineup; it ended production with the 2025 model year.
2026 Lexus SUVs: UX, NX and RX
UX, NX and RX Powertrains
| Model | Powertrain | Horsepower |
|---|---|---|
| UX 300h | 2.0L four-cylinder hybrid | 196 hp |
| NX 350 | 2.4L turbo four-cylinder gas | 275 hp |
| NX 350h | 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid | 240 hp |
| NX 450h+ | 2.5L four-cylinder plug-in hybrid | 304 hp |
| RX 350 | 2.4L turbo four-cylinder gas | 275 hp |
| RX 350h | 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid | 246 hp |
| RX 450h+ | 2.5L four-cylinder plug-in hybrid | 304 hp |
| RX 500h F SPORT Performance | 2.4L turbo four-cylinder hybrid | 366 hp |
2026 Lexus UX 300h
The UX is a hybrid-only SUV. Its fifth-generation hybrid system, introduced for the 2025 model year, pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with electric motors. Output is 196 horsepower in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions.
The UX comes in four grades: base, Premium, F SPORT Design and F SPORT Handling, for eight models in total. An 8-inch touchscreen is standard on base, Premium and F SPORT Design models. The F SPORT Handling adds a 12.3-inch screen and Active Variable Suspension.
2026 Lexus NX
The NX offers three powertrains. The NX 350 uses a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 275 horsepower. The NX 350h hybrid produces 240 horsepower from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder. The NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid delivers 304 horsepower.
For 2026, the NX 350h is available with front-wheel drive as well as all-wheel drive. The F SPORT Handling grade is now offered on all three powertrains. A new Premium grade gives the NX 450h+ a more accessible starting point, and plug-in models include dual-voltage charging cables. Grades include Standard, Premium, Luxury and F SPORT Handling. Learn more in our 2026 Lexus NX 450h+ electric range guide.
2026 Lexus RX
The RX is offered with four powertrains. The RX 350 pairs a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (275 horsepower, 317 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic. It is the only RX available with front-wheel drive. The RX 350h hybrid uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder for 246 horsepower with standard all-wheel drive.
The RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid produces 304 horsepower and reaches 60 mph in an estimated 6.2 seconds. The RX 500h F SPORT Performance combines a 2.4-liter turbo engine with a hybrid system for 366 horsepower and 406 lb-ft. It uses a six-speed automatic and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive.
RX 350 buyers can choose from base, Premium, Premium+, Luxury, F SPORT Design and F SPORT Handling grades. Read more in our 2026 Lexus RX 350 review.
2026 Lexus Three-Row and Flagship SUVs: TX, GX and LX
TX, GX and LX Powertrains
| Model | Powertrain | Horsepower |
|---|---|---|
| TX 350 | 2.4L turbo four-cylinder gas | 275 hp |
| TX 500h F SPORT Performance | Turbo four-cylinder hybrid | 366 hp |
| TX 550h+ | 3.5L V6 plug-in hybrid | 404 hp |
| GX 550 | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas | 349 hp |
| LX 600 | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas | 409 hp |
| LX 700h | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid | 457 hp |
2026 Lexus TX
The TX is a three-row SUV that rides on the GA-K platform shared with the RX and NX. It seats six or seven, depending on configuration. The TX 350 uses a 275-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic and front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
The TX 500h raises output to 366 horsepower with DIRECT4 all-wheel drive. It is offered only as the F SPORT Performance Premium or F SPORT Performance Luxury. The TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid pairs a 3.5-liter V6 with electric motors for 404 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive. TX grades include Standard, Premium, Luxury, F SPORT Handling and the two F SPORT Performance grades.
2026 Lexus GX 550
The GX 550 is a body-on-frame SUV powered by a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6. It makes 349 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque through a 10-speed Direct Shift automatic. Full-time four-wheel drive with a Torsen limited-slip locking center differential is standard on every grade.
Overtrail and Overtrail+ grades add equipment exclusive to those grades. It includes the Electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (E-KDSS), an electronically controlled locking rear differential and an onboard air compressor. New for 2026, both also get a standard 1-inch suspension lift.
2026 Lexus GX 550 Grades
| Grade | Seating Rows | Overtrail-Exclusive Off-Road Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | Three | Not offered |
| Premium+ | Three | Not offered |
| Luxury | Three | Not offered |
| Luxury+ | Three | Not offered |
| Overtrail | Two | Standard |
| Overtrail+ | Two | Standard |
Towing capacity reaches up to 9,096 lbs on the Overtrail grade and 9,063 lbs on Premium, Premium+ and Overtrail+ grades. Luxury grades are rated lower. For drivers around Visalia, Highway 198 leads to the Ash Mountain Entrance of Sequoia National Park.
Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
2026 Lexus LX
The LX is offered with two powertrains. Both use a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6, a 10-speed Direct Shift automatic and a Torsen limited-slip locking center differential. The LX 600 produces 409 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. The LX 700h adds a hybrid system for 457 horsepower and 583 lb-ft.
Both can tow up to 8,000 lbs when properly equipped, and the LX seats up to seven. New for 2026, an F SPORT Appearance Package is offered exclusively on the LX 700h F SPORT Handling.
Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
2026 Lexus LX Grades by Powertrain
| Grade | LX 600 | LX 700h |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | Offered | Not offered |
| F SPORT Handling | Offered | Offered |
| Luxury | Offered | Offered |
| Overtrail | Not offered | Offered |
| Ultra Luxury | Not offered | Offered |
2026 Lexus Electrified Models and the RZ
Electrified powertrains appear on seven of the eleven 2026 Lexus model lines. Hybrids never need to be plugged in. Plug-in hybrids add a larger battery for electric-only driving. All-electric models run entirely on battery power.
Electrified Powertrain Availability
| Model | Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | All-Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| UX | UX 300h | Not offered | Not offered |
| ES | ES 350h | Not offered | ES 350e, ES 500e |
| NX | NX 350h | NX 450h+ | Not offered |
| RX | RX 350h, RX 500h | RX 450h+ | Not offered |
| TX | TX 500h | TX 550h+ | Not offered |
| LX | LX 700h | Not offered | Not offered |
| RZ | Not offered | Not offered | RZ 350e, RZ 450e, RZ 550e F SPORT |
2026 Lexus RZ
The RZ is Lexus’ all-electric SUV. For 2026 it gets a redesigned battery-electric system with a new eAxle and a new lithium-ion battery. The lineup also adds a new model, the RZ 550e F SPORT.
2026 Lexus RZ Variants
| Model | Drive | Total System Horsepower |
|---|---|---|
| RZ 350e | Front-wheel drive | 221 hp |
| RZ 450e | All-wheel drive | 308 hp |
| RZ 550e F SPORT | All-wheel drive | 402 hp |
2026 Lexus Fuel Economy and Electric Range
The tables below list EPA-Estimated figures published by Lexus for select 2026 models, including the NX, RX, LX 700h and ES. Models without a confirmed 2026 EPA rating are not listed.
EPA-Estimated Combined Fuel Economy
| Model | EPA-Estimated Combined MPG |
|---|---|
| NX 350 | 24 mpg |
| NX 350h (front-wheel drive) | 40 mpg |
| NX 350h (all-wheel drive) | 39 mpg |
| RX 350h | 36 mpg |
| TX 350 | 23 mpg |
| TX 500h | 27 mpg |
| LX 700h | 20 mpg |
EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.
EPA-Estimated Electric Range
| Model | EPA-Estimated Electric Range |
|---|---|
| ES 350e (19-inch wheels) | 307 miles |
| ES 500e (19-inch wheels) | 276 miles |
| NX 450h+ | 37 miles (electric-only) |
| RX 450h+ | 38 miles (electric-only) |
EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.
Lexus Safety System+ Across the 2026 Lineup
Most 2026 Lexus models come standard with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0. Core features include a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist and Road Sign Assist. The 2026 ES is the first Lexus model to receive Lexus Safety System+ 4.0. The LC 500 carries Lexus Safety System+ 2.5.
Driver-assistance and advanced safety systems are supplemental aids and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving. Availability, operation, and effectiveness vary by trim and equipment and depend on factors including road, weather, traffic, and vehicle condition. Always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. See your owner’s manual for system limitations and details.
Standard Safety Suite by Model
| Model | Standard Safety Suite |
|---|---|
| IS | Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 |
| ES | Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 |
| LC | Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 |
| UX | Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 |
| NX | Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 |
| RX | Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 |
| GX | Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 |
| LX | Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 |
Driver-assistance and advanced safety systems are supplemental aids and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving. Availability, operation, and effectiveness vary by trim and equipment and depend on factors including road, weather, traffic, and vehicle condition. Always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. See your owner’s manual for system limitations and details.
Common Questions About 2026 Lexus Models
How does the 2026 Lexus ES expand electrification?
The 2026 ES adds the first battery-electric ES models, the single-motor ES 350e and dual-motor ES 500e, alongside the redesigned ES 350h hybrid. The ES 350h produces 244 horsepower and now offers all-wheel drive for the first time. Every 2026 ES also debuts Lexus Safety System+ 4.0.
Driver-assistance and advanced safety systems are supplemental aids and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving. Availability, operation, and effectiveness vary by trim and equipment and depend on factors including road, weather, traffic, and vehicle condition. Always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. See your owner’s manual for system limitations and details.
What standard safety technology is included on 2026 Lexus vehicles?
Most 2026 Lexus models come standard with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, which includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Road Sign Assist. The 2026 ES is the exception, with the newer Lexus Safety System+ 4.0.
Driver-assistance and advanced safety systems are supplemental aids and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving. Availability, operation, and effectiveness vary by trim and equipment and depend on factors including road, weather, traffic, and vehicle condition. Always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. See your owner’s manual for system limitations and details.
Does the 2026 Lexus GX 550 have a third row on all trim levels?
No. Premium, Premium+, Luxury and Luxury+ grades have three rows. The off-road-focused Overtrail and Overtrail+ grades have two rows.
What is the electric range of the 2026 Lexus RX 450h+?
The 2026 RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid has an EPA-Estimated all-electric range of 38 miles. Once the battery charge is used, it continues operating as a gas-electric hybrid.
EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.
What engine powers the 2026 Lexus IS?
Every 2026 IS 350 uses a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, with standard rear-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 are standard.
Driver-assistance and advanced safety systems are supplemental aids and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving. Availability, operation, and effectiveness vary by trim and equipment and depend on factors including road, weather, traffic, and vehicle condition. Always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. See your owner’s manual for system limitations and details.
Explore the 2026 Lexus Lineup at Fresno Lexus
Choosing a 2026 Lexus comes down to how many seats you need, where you drive and how much electrification you want. Our team can walk you through each model and grade at our showroom at 7201 N Palm Ave in Fresno. To check availability, call our sales team at (559) 396-3778 or browse our current new Lexus inventory online.
Disclaimers
EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.
Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
Driver-assistance and advanced safety systems are supplemental aids and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving. Availability, operation, and effectiveness vary by trim and equipment and depend on factors including road, weather, traffic, and vehicle condition. Always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. See your owner’s manual for system limitations and details.