REVEALED! 8th Generation Lexus ES Megathread (ES 350h, ES 350e, ES 500e)

[910Sport]

LSが死ぬことをうっかり認めてしまったという事実。😭

In Japanese version no flagship but グローバル基幹モデル

 

[ssun30]

Funny how three languages all defined it differently.

English: flagship
Japanese: 基幹(mainstay)
Chinese:重磅("heavyweight", i.e. crucial)

 

[Levi]

terrible fastback rear. It looks like it is the EV model.

 

[Gecko]

I just wish ES 500h would happen…

 

[Kelvin2020]

I keep hearing that they’ll retain a V6 option, but for now, take that with a grain of salt.

 

[Gecko]

I can’t believe I’m saying this but from the teaser, the rear looks like the AMG-GT coupe 😂

 

[CRSKTN]

It isnt the RX front end it looks like the RZ, which is worse.

 

[ericjtsang]

so are they skipping that interior update version with the slightly changed rear lights and larger screen?

 

[CRSKTN]

LEXUS to unveil the all-new ES on April 23rd at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (April 23 - May 2)*. Details of the all-new ES, a global flagship model that refines advanced electrification technologies and pursues further evolution of its the hallmark quietness and ride comfort, will be announced at a press conference in the Lexus booth on April 23rd

The LS is dead.

 

[Will1991]

To be honest, I'm liking what I'm seeing!

Seems close:

 

[Kelvin2020]

The LS is dead.

😭😭😭

 

[F1 Silver Arrows]

The wheelbase will be 2940 mm

Wait... so it got 200mm shorter?

 

[Sulu]

The wheelbase will be 2940 mm

terrible fastback rear. It looks like it is the EV model.

The current generation ES wheelbase is 2870 mm, so it seems this new model will be 70 mm (2.76 inch) longer.
The current generation LS wheelbase is 3125 mm.
The last generation GS wheelbase was 2850 mm.

This suggests it may be the ES EV model. Kirk Kreifels claims that, based on insider information, the ES EV would be introduced first, followed later by the hybrid models.

Funny how three languages all defined it differently.

English: flagship
Japanese: 基幹(mainstay)
Chinese:重磅("heavyweight", i.e. crucial)

Is this a translation issue or could it be a subtle hint that there are changes to regional lineups? Perhaps there will be an LS in certain parts of the world (but not in the global west)?

With a large EV sedan (and the electric motor(s) at the proper end of the car), it could be named ES EV, LS EV or GS EV, as long as we accept that GS and LS must not only be ICE-powered.

 

[Falcon]

the japanese text says “global backbone model.”

 

[CRSKTN]

the japanese text says “global backbone model.”

I mean lets be honest the LS is dead either way. It should be the backbone of Lexus.

 

[Falcon]

I mean let’s be honest the LS is dead either way. It should be the backbone of Lexus.

I think the IS/LS are here to stay.

 

[Levi]

I think the IS/LS are here to stay.

To stay as facelifts or new updated models? Because there is a huge difference.

 

[CIF]

They always find a way to ruin a beautiful design

Some like myself will disagree. Many TNGA products have incredibly impractical designs, one of the major flaws of many TNGA products. The front end of this new ES looks to be a bit more of a practical design than the current generation.

 

[F1 Silver Arrows]

The current generation ES wheelbase is 2870 mm, so it seems this new model will be 70 mm (2.76 inch) longer.
The current generation LS wheelbase is 3125 mm.
The last generation GS wheelbase was 2850 mm.

D'oh! I was thinking about the LS. Thank you.

 

[ssun30]

On a more positive note, soon we will be able to buy an ES that's the second quickest Lexus model ever.