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2026 Lexus ES
The Lexus 2026 ES rides on an updated version of the TNGA-K platform, which supports both hybrid and electric powertrains. This platform incorporates ultra-high-tensile steel in critical areas to improve crash safety and structural integrity. The vehicle’s longer wheelbase and increased dimensions likely required additional structural bracing, which may include hot-stamped steel in load-bearing zones. The Lexus ES also includes aluminum components in non-structural areas (like the hood or suspension arms) to balance strength and efficiency.
Underneath the sheet metal sits a heavily reworked GA-K architecture that can package either an internal-combustion engine or a sizable under-floor battery pack. Below is that battery pack.
