7th Generation (2019+) Lexus ES (250, 260, 300h, 350) Megathread

[Ian Schmidt]

I did not realize that the RX sells so well, coming to market a decade later than the ES yet outselling it in total volume.

The RX was the right vehicle at the right time, and it had the momentum when the entire market shifted to crossovers.

 

[CRSKTN]

Imagine inventing a new category of vehicle and having people say "boy you got lucky landing on the leading edge of that"

 

[Tragic Bronson]

Sofyan praises ES because free Toy puffy jacket

 

[Tyronne M]

"The Lexus ES will be phased out in 2025, leaving some space for the new BEV."

Toyota Will Produce New All-Electric SUV In Kentucky Starting In 2025

Toyota announced that an all-new, three-row, battery-electric SUV model will be assembled at its Toyota Kentucky plant, starting in 2025.

insideevs.com

Don't know what to make of this!

 

[JustADude]

Isn't that why production is moving to Japan with the current gen, and new gen

 

[Sulu]

It has been known for some time now that when this current generation of the ES ends, so does production in Kentucky, to make room for some as-yet-unnamed EV.

 

[Kennyth]

Well after this year Lexus whole SUV lineup is new. So hoping in 2024 Lexus announces update info on IS, ES, LS. Crazy that Toyota is making the Crown sedan and nothing for Lexus yet.

 

[RAL]

Well after this year Lexus whole SUV lineup is new. So hoping in 2024 Lexus announces update info on IS, ES, LS. Crazy that Toyota is making the Crown sedan and nothing for Lexus yet.

AMEN!!!

 

[F1 Silver Arrows]

Well after this year Lexus whole SUV lineup is new. So hoping in 2024 Lexus announces update info on IS, ES, LS. Crazy that Toyota is making the Crown sedan and nothing for Lexus yet.

And GS. 😩💔

 

[ericjtsang]

I'm really sad nobody wanted the GS, it really was a proper all arounder compared to the ES. The styling still holds up

 

[F1 Silver Arrows]

I'm really sad nobody wanted the GS, it really was a proper all arounder compared to the ES. The styling still holds up

It wasn't that nobody wanted the GS. It was that Lexus was lazy and didn't *feel* like selling the GS over the ES.

So many people have come forward and said that Lexus salespeople kept pushing GS customers to an ES. It's insane.

 

[Gor134]

Yeah the GS market is definitely not in decline imo. I think it was more a financial move in that the ES costs less to develop and they can now sell it at a higher price for higher margins. Though with recent Lexus prices they could've easily sold the GS at higher prices too.

 

[JustADude]

Yeah the GS market is definitely not in decline imo. I think it was more a financial move in that the ES costs less to develop and they can now sell it at a higher price for higher margins. Though with recent Lexus prices they could've easily sold the GS at higher prices too.

Yea mid size sport/luxury sedans are in a huge decline. Lexus should've put their money in the compact segment IS since that segment is doing relatively well and redo the IS but even that didn't happen.

 

[Motor]

WHAT’S NEW: 2024 LEXUS ES - Lexus USA Newsroom

PLANO, Texas (June 28, 2023) – The top-selling sedan in the Lexus lineup, the ES sees minor changes for the 2024 model year, including a new available Technology Package and 18-inch wheels with Vapor Chrome finish that come standard for […]

pressroom.lexus.com

• Available Technology Package with Lexus Interface, 12.3-inch touchscreen, SmartAccess Card Key and Head-Up Display
• 18-inch wheels with Vapor Chrome finish, standard for Ultra Luxury and available for Luxury
• Starts at $43,190 MSRP (including DPH)

 

[LS500-18]

I was hoping for a PHEV AWD ES, but I knew it wouldn't come until there is a refresh year. 24 updates are pretty "meh".

 

[RAL]

Kirk Kreifels is saying the next generation ES to be manufactured in Japan is being delayed a year from 24/25 to 25/26 ...
The LS will be discontinued and the ES will grow wider and longer; and be enhanced to fill the shoes of both the discontinued GS and LS. Really? And if so, how's that going to effect the price? hmm ...

 

[ssun30]

If they first cancelled GS and then LS to be replaced by ES, they need to offer an ES550h+ at the minimum as a consolation prize.

 

[sl0519]

If they first cancelled GS and then LS to be replaced by ES, they need to offer an ES550h+ at the minimum as a consolation prize.

no LS (or similar tier model) = admit defeat = acura infiniti route

 

[JustADude]

I really don't see the LS being cancelled just leaving the ES/IS. The ES can't be 3 cars in 1. I just see LS moving to EV no matter what the rumors are I don't believe we're gonna be left with 2 sedans.

 

[CRSKTN]