7th Generation (2019+) Lexus ES (250, 260, 300h, 350) Megathread
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TBH I agree with Mark on this one. Last gen Lexus interiors (before that 14 inch screen) seem to be much more well thought out and cohesive. Current NX interior is very bad in my opinion, it is just a 14 inch screen taking up all the space and literally nothing else is happening. I also really hate the piano black plastics around the instrument cluster in the new RX. I mean at least put some buttons drive mode select etc in that blank area rather than just leaving that sh*t piano black plastic as it is. Both new NX and RX interiors are such a deal breaker for me and looking back at the ES makes me feel that way even more. I really hope they dont put the bloody touch screen on the refresh LC. I don't care about other models at point as long as they keep my beloved LC as it is.
Just watched that video. The ES is one of the best cars Lexus released, and is even better now when you see the new products. This gets a touchscreen with new interface, still has physical controls, and a V6. Not to mention this is super quiet compared to the new 350s, both in hybrid and V6. V6 awd would make this gen ES so perfect.
I had a Model S with a 17" touchscreen and almost no other buttons. It sucks when you are driving and need to change the fan speed or turn the heated seat on. I see the steering wheel buttons on the RX being absolutely stupid, I see the larger screen without HVAC physical controls being dumb. If the next ES follows the RX route I may not buy another ES.
What I really want is a new ES with PHEV / AWD but don't mess up the interior like they did with the RX/NX.
What I really want is a new ES with PHEV / AWD but don't mess up the interior like they did with the RX/NX.
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🎯 I agree with you. Drive mode should have its own dedicated physical dial. No point to toggle on touchscreen. Imo, LC drive mode dial placement is the best
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The ES sold over 41k units in 2022 which is incredible as the next closest was the 3 series at 30k. The car has maintained well in these crossover times.
The look and prob the more affordable price. They'd better make the next IS a huge breakthrough in its class......they have no more excuse claiming that "no one buys sedans anymore".
It looks better.
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Sales were down a lot in the earlier year with shortages as well as slowing down production in anticipation of the incoming LCI model.
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Unrefined?
No, that is why I used quotation marks. In media, every SUV that is BOF is unrefined, truck-like for them compared to unibody soft-roaders.
LEXUS ES SEDAN SURPASSES THREE MILLION SALES
Enduring popularity for the model that helped launch Lexus in 1989Long-standing credentials of supreme luxury and refined ride comfortEuropean sales now focus on the latest-generation ES 300h hybridThe Lexus ES, Lexus’ most popular sedan, has passed the three million global sales mark. This...