Is the Lexus ES Discontinued?
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No — still in production
Is the Lexus ES being discontinued?
No. The Lexus ES is not discontinued. The eighth-generation ES was all-new for 2026 and carries over to 2027 as the ES 350h hybrid and the battery-electric ES 350e and ES 500e, built at Toyota Motor Kyushu in Japan. What did go away is the gas-only ES 350: the 2027 lineup is hybrid or electric only.
Updated November 2026 · Sources: Lexus USA Newsroom: 2027 ES 350h
“The eighth-generation Lexus ES was all-new for 2026 and carries over to 2027 unchanged.”
ES status at a glance
| Status | No — still in production |
|---|---|
| Newest announced model year | 2027 |
| Sources | Lexus USA Newsroom: 2027 ES 350h (Aug 10, 2026) |
What it means if you're buying a ES
- Used supply. CarWhere counted 6,894 used and certified ES listings at US dealers as of Nov 7, 2026. See used ES for sale
- Model years. Some ES years draw far more owner complaints and recalls than others. ES years to avoid (and the best years)
- No discontinuation to plan around. With the ES still in Lexus's lineup, the usual new-vs-used questions apply: compare the asking price with current used prices and check open recalls with a recall lookup.
- Background. Lexus history and model timeline
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lexus ES being discontinued?
No. The Lexus ES is not discontinued. The eighth-generation ES was all-new for 2026 and carries over to 2027 as the ES 350h hybrid and the battery-electric ES 350e and ES 500e, built at Toyota Motor Kyushu in Japan. What did go away is the gas-only ES 350: the 2027 lineup is hybrid or electric only.
Why do people think the ES is discontinued?
The gas-only ES 350 is no longer offered; the 2027 ES comes as the ES 350h hybrid or the battery-electric ES 350e and ES 500e. As of Nov 12, 2026, Lexus has not announced an end to the ES, and its newest release covers the 2027 model year. We re-check this page against Lexus's newsroom and update it if that changes.
How many used ES are for sale?
CarWhere counted 6,894 used and certified ES listings at US dealers as of Nov 7, 2026. Check the years-to-avoid page before you pick a model year.
Other models people ask about
- Is the Toyota Prius discontinued? — No
- Is the Lexus UX discontinued? — Yes, Ending
- Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE discontinued? — No
- Is the Kia EV9 discontinued? — No
- Is the Genesis G70 discontinued? — No
- Is the BMW XM discontinued? — No
- Is the Lincoln Nautilus discontinued? — No
- Is the Nissan Altima discontinued? — No
How we source this
- Status comes from Lexus's own release or statement where one was published; otherwise from a reputable outlet quoting Lexus directly. We don't report a discontinuation that the automaker hasn't confirmed, and we don't guess at reasons: if none was given, we say "Not stated."
- Checked against the linked sources on Nov 12, 2026. Plans change; we re-check quarterly and when an automaker announces a change.
- Used counts and medians are CarWhere's snapshot of active used and certified listings at US dealers (Nov 7, 2026), from licensed vehicle-data providers. They are asking prices, not transaction prices.