Live Coverage from the New York Auto Show

Posted by Kevin on April 4th, 2012

For the next two days, the New York International Auto Show opens its doors to the media, and I’m here at the Javits Center to bring you live Lexus coverage from the show floor.

The big news from Lexus is the debut of the all-new, sixth generation ES, which will be revealed at 11:20 a.m. EDT. I’m also looking forward to seeing the 2013 RX for the first time, plus whatever else Lexus has planned.

On to the live coverage!

Note: Live updates from the New York Auto Show have finished.

Please note, you can also follow my @LexusNewsLive Twitter account for updates.

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  • Anonymous
  • April 4, 2012
Great Job KREW! Love to hear from you!
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And the new ES is simply stunning! [+]
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    Lex'
  • April 4, 2012
Hybrid version ? (I see a logo ?)
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    Shane From Australia
  • April 4, 2012
G'day Krew ... will be waiting for your coverage about Lexus, particuarly about the new ES ! Cheers
    • Anonymous
    • April 4, 2012
    Hey Shane you from Downunder too huh? Whereabouts?
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    David G.
  • April 4, 2012
This is exciting! The ES 350h looks good, very smooth looking. I like it better than those china photos
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    Travis
  • April 4, 2012
Thats the ES !? My word it looks good ! Looks very smooth and looks even wide body !
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      Travis
    • April 4, 2012
    Its has this looks as if it would be RWD ?
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    The length between the wheel arches & the front door could made the ES doesn't looks like RWD ... :P ... unless Lexus put the engine in longitudinal position & have very long front end .
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    Travis
  • April 4, 2012
I should run down there so we could get a look at these cars together :)   But I have class at 12 grr 
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The photo of the ES looks much better than spy shot. The grille actually looks too small, and should fill that gap below the hoodline. BD
  • Anonymous
  • April 4, 2012
Why does it look as though it sits entirely too low?
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Smells like the Camry Hybrid XLE powertrain moves up to Lexus 200HP, 0-60 in under 8 seconds, 40/38 EPA MPG BD
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    It should be , because it's also the 2.5-liter Petrol Engine with Hybrid .
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    Mike DeLorca
  • April 4, 2012
KREW----THANK YOU !   Your shots are fantastic and so clear......the ES looks Magnificent and love the profile....KEEP 'EM COMING !   YOU ARE THE BEST !
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    lemon397
  • April 4, 2012
interested in ES 300h. can't wait to test drive. when will it be available?
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      Jay Then
    • April 4, 2012
    Hey lemon397 i am J.Then from lexus of manhattan we should receive the vehicle by september. i can get in contact with you when it comes in to schedule s test drive.
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    lemon397
  • April 4, 2012
i forgot to thank you for this wonderful update
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    Brad
  • April 4, 2012
Great stuff! Enjoy your self at the show Kevin!!!
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    Wunko
  • April 4, 2012
Thanks for the photos, Krew!! Not bad! I like the overall side view and the low/wide look. I also like how the taillights don't have the amber/orange color in them (unlike the new GS). Hood isn't as bad as it looked in the China photos. I don't like the wheels though.
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    Crux
  • April 4, 2012
The Chinese leaked photo made this car look so average. The new ES is definitely a welcomed addition and I like it a lot. Nebula grey IS F makes me not wanna drive the M3 anymore. 
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    RAL
  • April 4, 2012
Sink me! . . . It is absolutely gorgeous!!!
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Are the gas and hybrid really going to have the same wheels? BD
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    The car is now featured on Lexus.com, and the hybrid does have (optional?) more aggressive wheels....... BD
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      krew
    • April 5, 2012
    My understanding -- the ES hybrid gets exclusive 17" wheels, the ES has three wheel designs, not sure about the size.
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    Joshd
  • April 4, 2012
eh, i'm not a fan of the rims. And only 1 cup holder... what am I going to do with both my starbucks and my Evian water.... :/ (insert sarcasm here) can't wait to get to the Auto Show next week!! 
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The specification said the 2012 RX350 F-Sport still 6AT .
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    2013 RX F-Sport 8-speed is correct....... BD
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    But here said 6-speed ? http://p.twimg.com/AppBkXpCMAE0s5Z.jpg:large
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    Daniel Hoang
  • April 4, 2012
Who else loves the spindle grille
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    Jason Chang
  • April 4, 2012
Does the new 2013 ES really only have 1 cup holder?
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      krew
    • April 5, 2012
    No, there's two in the center console -- I'll take a picture for you today.
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    James
  • April 4, 2012
http://www.lexusnewsroom.com/releases/lexus+unveils+all-new+2013+es+350+300h+hybrid+ny+auto+show.htm
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    Tremen
  • April 4, 2012
If only lexus would've given that hood line a second look and eliminated that annoying front hood line gap...This car couldn't been perfect!
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      Jdaugherty
    • April 4, 2012
     its really annoying but the car is beautiful and this is what we have been waiting on. this is going to be HUGE!!!
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    Jdaugherty
  • April 4, 2012
Why only the 8 inch nav screen? this is also really annoying. They pumped up the 12.3 inch GS nav screen and then they do this. irritating. 
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    RAL
  • April 4, 2012
22 high resolution pictures at: http://www.lexusnewsroom.com/album_display.cfm?album_id=751&section_id=412
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    Thanks for the link. After seeing the flv of it, the grille is too small.  It needs to be larger and higher. And the hybrid does have a "Sport" mode for the transmission, just like in the GS. I'm just not sure why....... BD
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    Lexus LFA
  • April 4, 2012
I'm sorry Lexus GS 2013 but you are might just get discontiued the ES looks abosolutly stunning much better than GS
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      emptystreets130
    • April 5, 2012
    I hope not. The GS in my opinion is a driver's car and looks much better than the new ES. I can understand why Akio Toyoda didn't want a next generation GS. No matter what, the consumer will decide the faith of a vehicle, just like they did with the HS. I know many will argue that the consumers will know the difference between the GS and ES but in reality they don't. Not to an average consumer. Like I've said before on here, I've seen a few cross shop between an IS350, a GS350 and an ES350. They picked the ES because of value and size. What Lexus really needs to do is focus on RWD sedans and let Toyota worry about the FWD sedans. Tomorrow they will reveal the 4th generation Avalon. Will it eclipse the ES is styling? Who knows. All the dealership knows is that the new Avalon will combine Jag and Audi design cues. To be honest, who is the ES competitors? Inifiniti threw the towel in with their Maxima based I30 and the C class, 3 series competes with the IS lineup. I just see a conflict within the Lexus lineup. 
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      Travis
    • April 5, 2012
    The GS looks stunning in person
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For the mid-gen facelift in 2016, they can fix the hoodline/grille, and put the exhaust through the rear bumper...... BD
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      Thomas
    • April 5, 2012
    Nothing will happen to the hoodline. It's there to stay. There is nothing to "fix". It was designed this way and will be buildt this way.
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    Lexus "Passionately pursues perfection". They will live up to their slogan...... BD
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      F1
    • April 7, 2012
    The ES's exhuast looks much more classy than the Integrated exhuast in the Avalon
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    Joshd
  • April 4, 2012
The nav screen is way too small... they need to add the option of the GS's screen.  The hi-res photo look good, don't know if I like it better then the GS... 
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    F1
  • April 4, 2012
The new ES is seriously stunning.. The interior is amazing!

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