New Lexus ES 2026 Variants Compared: Which One Should You Choose?

Saudi Arabia: Lexus launched the new 2026 Lexus ES in Saudi Arabia in three hybrid grades: ES 350 Premium, ES 350 Luxury, and ES 350 Luxury AWD, priced from SAR 231,552.50 to SAR 269,387.50. All three share the same 2.5L hybrid powertrain and the same body, so the real decision comes down to comfort equipment, audio, parking technology, and whether you want all-wheel drive.

Quick facts:

• Three grades: Premium (SAR 231,552.50), Luxury (SAR 264,097.50), and Luxury AWD (SAR 269,387.50)
• Identical powertrain on all three: 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid, 244 hp, 237 Nm, E-CVT
• Premium to Luxury adds ventilated and heated front seats, a head-up display, 360° cameras, and a 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system
• Luxury to Luxury AWD adds only the E-Four all-wheel-drive system, for SAR 5,290 more and 0.9 km/L less fuel economy

New Lexus ES 2026 Variant-wise Pricing

Grade	Drivetrain	Price (SAR)
ES 350 Premium	Front-wheel drive	231,552.50
ES 350 Luxury	Front-wheel drive	264,097.50
ES 350 Luxury AWD	All-wheel drive	269,387.50

(All prices include a shipping fee of SAR 3,850.)

What Is the Same on Every ES 2026

Performance, chassis, and safety fundamentals are the same between grades.

Spec	All Three Grades
Engine	2.5L four-cylinder hybrid
Power	244 hp
Torque	237 Nm @ 3,600-5,000 rpm
Transmission	E-CVT, with paddle shifters
Top speed	200 km/h
Recommended fuel	95 octane
Drive modes	Normal, Eco, Sport, Custom
Suspension	MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear
Brakes	Ventilated discs front and rear, with ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist
Wheels and tires	19-inch alloy, 235/55R19
Roof	Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
Lighting	LED headlights with Automatic High Beam, LED taillights, rain-sensing wipers
Climate control	2-zone automatic
Seat material	Synthetic leather
Displays	12.3-inch instrument cluster, 14-inch touchscreen
Smartphone connectivity	Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Safety suite	Lexus Safety System+ 4.0, with 10 airbags
Dimensions	5,140 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1,555 mm tall, 2,950 mm wheelbase
Cargo capacity	441 liters
Fuel tank	55 liters

New Lexus ES 2026 Grade-by-Grade Comparison

Lexus ES 2026 Interior and Comfort

Feature	Premium	Luxury	Luxury AWD
Driver and passenger seats	8-way power	8-way power with lumbar support	8-way power with lumbar support
Seat ventilation	Not included	Front seats	Front seats
Seat heating	Not included	Front seats	Front seats
Driver seat memory	Not included	Included	Included
Interior trim	Premium	Luxury	Luxury
Ambient lighting	Single color	64 colors	64 colors
Rear door courtesy lamps	Standard	With Lexus logo	With Lexus logo
Exterior Package	Not included	Included	Included

Technology and Audio in Lexus ES 2026

Feature	Premium	Luxury	Luxury AWD
Head-up display	Not included	Included	Included
Wireless charger	Not included	Included	Included
Audio system	Lexus Premium	Mark Levinson	Mark Levinson
Speakers	10	17	17
USB ports	5 USB-C	5 USB-C	5 USB-C
Navigation and voice assistant	Included	Included	Included

The New Lexus ES 2026 Safety, Parking and Cameras

Feature	Premium	Luxury	Luxury AWD
Pre-Collision System and Emergency Braking	Included	Included	Included
Adaptive Cruise Control	Included	Included	Included
Lane Departure Alert	Included	Included	Included
Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Included	Included	Included
Safe Exit Assist	Included	Included	Included
Parking sensors	Front 4, rear 4	Front 4, rear 4	Front 4, rear 4
Parking assist	Parking Assist	Intelligent Advanced Parking Assist	Intelligent Advanced Parking Assist
Cameras	Rear camera	360° cameras	360° cameras
Tire pressure monitoring	Included	Included	Included

Premium vs Luxury: What the Extra SAR 32,545 Buys

The Luxury costs about 14% more than the Premium and offers better comfort and technology while sharing the same performance.

• Cooling and heating for the front seats. The Premium has neither ventilation nor heating. For Saudi summers, ventilated seats are the single most practical upgrade in this list.
• Driver seat memory and lumbar support on both front seats.
• A head-up display, which the Premium does not offer.
• 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio instead of a 10-speaker Lexus Premium system.
• 360° cameras and Intelligent Advanced Parking Assist, replacing the Premium's rear camera and standard Parking Assist.
• 64-color ambient lighting and a wireless charging pad.
• The rear camera is for the Premium only, and 360° cameras are for both Luxury grades.

Luxury vs Luxury AWD: Is E-Four Worth SAR 5,290?

The two Luxury grades are identical in equipment. The only differences are the drivetrain and fuel economy.

Spec	ES 350 Luxury	ES 350 Luxury AWD
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive	All-wheel drive (E-Four)
Combined fuel economy	27.7 km/L	26.8 km/L
Estimated range on a full 55L tank*	About 1,520 km	About 1,470 km
Price	SAR 264,097.50	SAR 269,387.50

Lexus describes E-Four as a motor-driven system that uses sensor-based torque control between the front and rear motors, aimed at fuel efficiency, confident launches, and stable handling. This is a game changer for buyers who drive on wet, sandy, or uneven surfaces and may find it a fair trade, costing SAR 5,290 more and about 3% lower fuel economy.

Things Worth Knowing Before You Choose

• Wired smartphone connectivity only. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are wired on all three grades, including the top one.
• The Premium skips seat ventilation entirely. This matters more in Saudi Arabia than seat heating does.
• Body, cargo, and performance figures do not change. No grade offers more space or more power than another.

Which ES Should You Choose?

Priority	Best Fit
Lowest price	ES 350 Premium
Ventilated seats and memory	ES 350 Luxury
Best audio and head-up display	ES 350 Luxury or Luxury AWD
360° cameras and advanced parking assist	ES 350 Luxury or Luxury AWD
All-wheel drive	ES 350 Luxury AWD
Best fuel economy	ES 350 Premium or Luxury (27.7 km/L)

Choose the Premium if you want the ES hybrid drivetrain and full Lexus Safety System+ 4.0. It costs the least but lacks seat ventilation, a head-up display, and the upgraded audio.

Choose the Luxury if you want the complete comfort and technology package on a front-wheel-drive car. This is the strongest all-round pick for most buyers.

Choose the Luxury AWD if you want the same equipment with the added traction of E-Four and slightly lower fuel economy.

Final Thoughts

The 2026 ES lineup is easy to read once you see where the money goes. The Premium covers the essentials well, with the full safety suite and the same 244 hp hybrid powertrain. The Luxury adds the features that make the car feel like a flagship-level Sedan, from ventilated seats to a Mark Levinson sound system, while the Luxury AWD is a small, optional step on top of that. Since performance, cargo space, and core safety are identical across all three, the final decision comes down to how much comfort and technology you want, and whether all-wheel drive matters to you for about SAR 5,000 extra.

Also Read: New Lexus ES 2026 Launched in Saudi Arabia: Price, Features and Specifications