Quick Glance Lexus Interface

The latest-generation Lexus interface now includes a configurable home screen, allowing guests to customize their preferred on-screen combination of individual widgets for navigation, drive mode, audio, connected smart device and weather. The selected widgets can be grouped into combinations of two or three, providing access to what matters most. Lexus Interface also offers wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility.

A Quick Control Menu has a been added, which is always accessible from the upper right section of the touchscreen. The menu opens to settings for frequently used features, such as connecting to Bluetooth®, adjusting screen brightness, switching from light to dark mode, shortcuts to easily configure Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features. With more than 64 different ambient lighting options within the interior of the 2026 Lexus ES, guests can enhance the mood on any drive with the touch of a button.

Lexus Voice Assistant now offers faster responses to help guests make the most of their driving experience. With a simple “Hey Lexus,” or other conversational prompt like “Hi Lexus” or “Okay Lexus,” the onboard Voice Assistant offers help to adjust the audio volume, channel and music selection; change climate control settings throughout the cabin; get estimated trip range; get the date and time. Voice Assistant can help with basic arithmetic and accessing menu pages within the head unit. Not sure how to connect to Bluetooth®? Simply say “Hey Lexus, how do I connect my phone?” for quick navigation directly to the phone pairing screen. Lexus Interface now offers two Voice Assistant options (male and female), a first for Lexus multimedia.

Next-Level Navigation

For the first time ever, Lexus’ in-cabin multimedia experience is more closely tied to the multi-information display (MID). Native navigation is now full screen in the MID, allowing for maps and turn-by-turn directions to be visible directly behind the steering wheel for added. Cloud-based navigation requires an active Drive Connect trial or subscription that provides access to real-time traffic elements, 24/7 live agents for destination assistance.

Drive Recorder

The latest generation Lexus Interface debuts Drive Recorder, a standard feature that provides traditional dashcam functionality without noticeable in-cabin camera placement. The built-in system is designed to record and save video clips using the vehicle’s external cameras. Drive Recorder saves up to 90 one-minute clips of continuous looping footage, which notes the speed of the vehicle and its location. Guests also have the option to manually record and save up to four clips and up to five incident recordings. Incident recordings are clips that start recording when the G-Sensor is triggered by certain conditions, such as an impact, hard braking or airbag deployment. The sensitivity of triggering conditions can be adjusted based on preference. Playback of Drive Recorder clips is available in the head unit, and clips can also be downloaded to a USB flash drive.