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Lexus · model year 2026
2026 Lexus ES 350h AWD
Midsize · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
- 18 Fuel-efficient midsize cars
Ordered by combined MPG #18 of 105 - 28 Hybrid cars
Ordered by combined MPG #28 of 289 - 28 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #28 of 401 - 04 Lexus cars
Every model year, newest first #4 of 767 - 637 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #637 of 1,172 - 15 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #15 of 1,362 - 116 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #116 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient midsize cars
The CarCody take
The 2026 Lexus ES 350h AWD is a gasoline-electric midsize car with all-wheel drive. Its EPA rating is 44 MPG combined, with 47 MPG city and 42 MPG highway. The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,850 and tailpipe emissions at 200 grams per mile. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine works with an automatic transmission.
Good to know
- 44 MPG combined EPA rating
- 47 MPG city rating
- All-wheel drive
- Gasoline hybrid powertrain
- $1,850 EPA annual fuel cost
Watch for
- 42 MPG highway rating is below the city figure
- Tailpipe CO2 is 200 grams per mile
- Runs on gasoline
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a midsize hybrid with all-wheel drive Mostly city driving where the 47 MPG rating applies Buyers budgeting around $1,850 in yearly fuel
Choose this Lexus if your next car needs midsize-car dimensions, gasoline-hybrid operation, and all-wheel drive. The 44 MPG combined result is the headline figure, with city use rated at 47 MPG and highway use at 42 MPG. The EPA’s yearly fuel estimate is $1,850, so it gives a concrete ownership budget. It is less compelling for a buyer focused only on highway efficiency, where its rating falls below the city figure. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission keep the mechanical description straightforward.
What it is
The 2026 Lexus ES 350h AWD is a midsize car with gasoline hybrid power, all-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission. Its powertrain uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. See more Lexus cars.
The defining EPA number is 44 MPG combined.
The numbers
EPA estimates are 47 MPG in city driving and 42 MPG on the highway. The combined figure blends those two ratings for an overall comparison number.
The car uses gasoline and produces 200 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,850. That figure gives a straightforward yearly fuel budget for this hybrid sedan.
How it compares
Use its 44 MPG combined rating when comparing it with other cars in the EPA midsize-car class. Its city and highway ratings show how the result changes with driving type.
The facts here do not provide another vehicle's figures, so a direct winner or savings amount cannot be stated.
Who it suits
This ES suits a driver who wants a midsize car, gasoline-hybrid power, and all-wheel drive while keeping fuel use in view.
Its 47 MPG city rating may matter most for mainly urban driving; the 42 MPG highway rating is the relevant number for longer road trips.
Trade-offs
You get all-wheel drive and hybrid power in one gasoline-fueled car, but the highway rating is lower than the city rating: 42 versus 47 MPG.
The useful budget figure is $1,850 a year in EPA fuel cost, while tailpipe output is 200 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
The 2026 Lexus ES 350h AWD makes sense for someone choosing a midsize sedan around a 44 MPG combined target and wanting all-wheel drive. Its gasoline-hybrid setup keeps the EPA annual fuel estimate at $1,850, with the strongest rating in city driving. Highway travelers should plan around 42 MPG instead of the combined number. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder and automatic transmission complete a conventional powertrain layout, while the 200-gram-per-mile CO2 figure provides a clear emissions reference.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 44 MPG
- City MPG
- 47 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 42 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 200 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel does the 2026 Lexus ES 350h AWD use?
It uses gasoline and has a hybrid powertrain.
What is its combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 44 MPG.
What are its city and highway ratings?
It is rated at 47 MPG city and 42 MPG highway.
How much does fuel cost per year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,850.
Does it have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The ES 350h AWD has all-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic AV-S6 transmission.
What is its tailpipe CO2 output?
The listed tailpipe output is 200 grams per mile.
What class of car is it?
The EPA classifies it as a midsize car.
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