Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Reviews First Drives 2026 Lexus ES 500e Photo by Brian Harper “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” This well-known aphorism, taken from the original French (“Plus ça change …”) could be well applied to the eighth-generation Lexus ES. Sure, there are plenty of new things to discuss, from styling to powertrains to technology, but none alter the essence of the long-running (36 years) mid-sized sedan.