2026 Lexus ES 350h

The CarCody take

The 2026 Lexus ES 350h is a gasoline-electric midsize car with front-wheel drive. Its EPA rating is 46 MPG combined, with 48 MPG in city driving and 44 MPG on the highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,800 and tailpipe emissions at 191 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers who spend substantial time in city traffic Midsize-car shoppers focused on EPA fuel numbers Buyers wanting front-wheel drive with a hybrid powertrain

What it is

The 2026 Lexus ES 350h is a midsize car with a gasoline hybrid powertrain and front-wheel drive. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic AV-S6 transmission.

Its defining figure is 46 combined MPG, the EPA estimate for mixed city and highway driving.

The numbers

The ES 350h is rated at 48 MPG in city driving and 44 MPG on the highway. The city figure is higher, so stop-and-go driving is where this hybrid's EPA rating is strongest.

Its tailpipe output is listed at 191 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,800. That estimate reflects the car's 46 MPG combined rating and gasoline fuel type.

How it compares

You can place its 46 combined MPG beside other midsize cars in the fuel-efficient midsize cars chart. For broader hybrid comparisons, see hybrid cars. Lexus models are also collected in Lexus cars.

Who it suits

This ES suits a driver who wants a midsize car and puts measured fuel use first. Its higher city rating fits driving that includes regular urban or stop-and-go miles.

Front-wheel drive keeps the choice focused on a gasoline hybrid midsize car rather than an all-wheel-drive setup.

Trade-offs

The EPA highway rating is 44 MPG, below its 48 MPG city rating. It still uses gasoline, and EPA lists 191 grams of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe.

The car's figures come with a midsize-car body, front-wheel drive, a four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission.

Verdict

Choose the 2026 Lexus ES 350h if a midsize car with a 46 MPG combined EPA rating fits your driving. Its 48 MPG city estimate favors urban use, while the 44 MPG highway figure gives a clear expectation for longer trips. The listed $1,800 annual fuel cost makes the running budget easy to identify. This is a straightforward gasoline hybrid choice for drivers who want front-wheel drive and do not need a different body class.