Author Topic: Preview: 2019 Lexus ES 350 and ES 300h (Read 5004 times)

AutoTrader.ca · « **on:** April 25, 2018, 04:53:35 pm »

ES brings the luxury. F Sport brings the noise.
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EV Dan · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2018, 11:26:28 pm »

[crickets chirping]

rrocket · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2018, 12:42:36 am »

I like it..looks like an LS...which I like.

Jaeger · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2018, 08:17:23 am »

Quote from: rrocket on April 26, 2018, 12:42:36 am

I like it..looks like an LS...which I like.

And more interior room apparently. I think they di a nice job with this. And at least the F Sport won't be a total cream puff.

dkaz · « **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2018, 12:52:27 pm »

Ooooo that's one hot looking ES.

Jaeger · « **Reply #5 on:** April 26, 2018, 12:53:59 pm »

Who would have thought that between the Lexus and the Avalon, the Lexus would have the smaller grille?

carcrazed · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2018, 01:32:47 pm »

I don't like the grille of the non-F-Sport version. Those vertical lines don't work well in my eyes.
I kinda like the rest of the car, though. Why are interior photos so dark? The exterior shots were clearly taken during the day -- didn't they let you take the interior shots until it got dark?

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #7 on:** April 26, 2018, 01:51:59 pm »

That blue paint is fantastic - anyone who buys one in a different colour has missed an opportunity and should rethink their life.

DriverJeff · « **Reply #8 on:** April 26, 2018, 08:08:27 pm »

Quote from: carcrazed on April 26, 2018, 01:32:47 pm

I don't like the grille of the non-F-Sport version. Those vertical lines don't work well in my eyes.
I kinda like the rest of the car, though. Why are interior photos so dark? The exterior shots were clearly taken during the day -- didn't they let you take the interior shots until it got dark?

The daylight photos were taken by Lexus's hired photographer. He was permitted access during the afternoon to take photos. The rest of us had to wait until the official unveiling after dark. Black interiors in dark shadows do not produce good photos. Apologies, it was out of my control.

johngenx · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2018, 08:14:56 pm »

Toyota has some of the most awesome blues that are sprayed on car bodies. Seeing them in person I'm just blown away.

EV Dan · « **Reply #10 on:** April 26, 2018, 08:40:23 pm »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on April 26, 2018, 01:51:59 pm

That blue paint is fantastic - anyone who buys one in a different colour has missed an opportunity and should rethink their life.

I remember one Lada in this colour

I think it had a 1.2L carburated engine and and option for a manual start through a hole in the front bumper

Jaeger · « **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2018, 09:05:58 pm »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on April 26, 2018, 01:51:59 pm

That blue paint is fantastic - anyone who buys one in a different colour has missed an opportunity and should rethink their life.

I generally don't groove on BRIGHT colours on BIG cars but this is an exception.

rrocket · « **Reply #12 on:** April 26, 2018, 09:12:50 pm »

Quote from: johngenx on April 26, 2018, 08:14:56 pm

Toyota has some of the most awesome blues that are sprayed on car bodies. Seeing them in person I'm just blown away.

Did you see the documentary on how they make their blues?

Mind blown!

https://youtu.be/nYu1ruSakRg

Noto · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2018, 12:52:54 pm »

That is epic, but I'm not sure that's what we're seeing on the ES...is it? If so, I agree that nobody should buy this car in any colour other than that one - even at a $3,000 option

rrocket · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2018, 12:59:06 pm »

Quote from: No-san on April 27, 2018, 12:52:54 pm

That is epic, but I'm not sure that's what we're seeing on the ES...is it? If so, I agree that nobody should buy this car in any colour other than that one - even at a $3,000 option [emoji14]

It originally came on the new LC...so it's likely going on other cars too..but I can't say for sure.

Would be an awful big development expense to have it on a single car.

Fobroader · « **Reply #15 on:** April 27, 2018, 01:04:29 pm »

Thats the first ES that actually looks like a luxury car worthy of a Lexus badge, nice work Lexus.

Noto · « **Reply #16 on:** April 27, 2018, 01:34:06 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on April 27, 2018, 12:59:06 pm

Quote from: No-san on April 27, 2018, 12:52:54 pm
That is epic, but I'm not sure that's what we're seeing on the ES...is it? If so, I agree that nobody should buy this car in any colour other than that one - even at a $3,000 option [emoji14]
It originally came on the new LC...so it's likely going on other cars too..but I can't say for sure.

Would be an awful big development expense to have it on a single car.

The documentary I watched suggested it was an incredibly expensive process likely only to be destined for the flagship and not to trickle down.

Jaeger · « **Reply #17 on:** April 27, 2018, 03:57:08 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on April 27, 2018, 12:59:06 pm

Quote from: No-san on April 27, 2018, 12:52:54 pm
That is epic, but I'm not sure that's what we're seeing on the ES...is it? If so, I agree that nobody should buy this car in any colour other than that one - even at a $3,000 option [emoji14]
It originally came on the new LC...so it's likely going on other cars too..but I can't say for sure.

Would be an awful big development expense to have it on a single car.

At an LC price point yes. At an ES price point? I'm guessing no.

KD · « **Reply #18 on:** April 27, 2018, 04:45:34 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on April 26, 2018, 09:05:58 pm

Quote from: Arthur Dent on April 26, 2018, 01:51:59 pm
That blue paint is fantastic - anyone who buys one in a different colour has missed an opportunity and should rethink their life.

I generally don't groove on BRIGHT colours on BIG cars but this is an exception.

My thoughts exactly. Gorgeous colour!

rrocket · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2018, 04:45:49 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on April 27, 2018, 03:57:08 pm

Quote from: rrocket on April 27, 2018, 12:59:06 pm
Quote from: No-san on April 27, 2018, 12:52:54 pm
That is epic, but I'm not sure that's what we're seeing on the ES...is it? If so, I agree that nobody should buy this car in any colour other than that one - even at a $3,000 option [emoji14]
It originally came on the new LC...so it's likely going on other cars too..but I can't say for sure.

Would be an awful big development expense to have it on a single car.

At an LC price point yes. At an ES price point? I'm guessing no.

Yep...spread it around.