Next-Gen Lexus ES (ES350 and ES300h confirmed)
#886
I don't think the GR has improved at all. Just look at the 2013 RX's identical MPG rating to the 2012 RX's. The MPG improvement of the new ES simply comes from a lower body weight and an updated 6AT with a taller final drive (3.46 versus 3.68), an expanded range of torque converter lockup and various friction-reduction measures.
Last edited by ydooby; 06-01-12 at 04:03 PM.
#887
I don't think the GR has improved at all. Just look at the 2013 RX's identical MPG rating to the 2012 RX's. The MPG improvement of the new ES simply comes from a lower body weight and an updated 6AT with a taller final drive (3.46 versus 3.68), an expanded range of torque converter lockup and various friction-reduction measures.
p.s. that made me look at spec sheet, look what I found:
- Driver seat cushion extender - NICE!
- 835 watts Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio with DVD-audio/video, 15 speakers and 5.1-channel surround with 7.1 architecture - ES going to the big leagues.
#889
p.s. that made me look at spec sheet, look what I found:
- Driver seat cushion extender - NICE!
- 835 watts Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio with DVD-audio/video, 15 speakers and 5.1-channel surround with 7.1 architecture - ES going to the big leagues.
- Driver seat cushion extender - NICE!
- 835 watts Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio with DVD-audio/video, 15 speakers and 5.1-channel surround with 7.1 architecture - ES going to the big leagues.
Last edited by ydooby; 06-01-12 at 04:36 PM.
#891
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picture of it already I think, if anything at the Launch event. Lexus always seem to omit something with the ES while other Lexus models have it as a option.
I really want considering trading in my 04 LS for a black one. This car is rather sharp.
#892
I was wondering the same thing too, I dont think so because we would have atlease seen one
picture of it already I think, if anything at the Launch event. Lexus always seem to omit something with the ES while other Lexus models have it as a option.
I really want considering trading in my 04 LS for a black one. This car is rather sharp.
picture of it already I think, if anything at the Launch event. Lexus always seem to omit something with the ES while other Lexus models have it as a option.
I really want considering trading in my 04 LS for a black one. This car is rather sharp.
#894
It happened with HS250h which had more tech than LS600h and then everyone complained how fully optioned version is 45k.
So now they simply dont give you all of the options they have worldwide :-)
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but its an option...
the GSh starts at 58K and with LED headlamps and everything cool it becomes mid 60s. so an ESh with all the goodies at 50K wouldnt be so far fetched. Hell my RXh with all the goodies was msrp 60K
the GSh starts at 58K and with LED headlamps and everything cool it becomes mid 60s. so an ESh with all the goodies at 50K wouldnt be so far fetched. Hell my RXh with all the goodies was msrp 60K
#897
yeah but ES300h is 140hp shy of GS450h, there is huge rift between them really.
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Its Lexus fault..they package the LEDs in weird packages that are pricy or you have to special order to get them stand-alone.\
Its always funny to see the complaints about foglamps, trunk closers and LED lights though Forget the real important parts of the car.
Its always funny to see the complaints about foglamps, trunk closers and LED lights though Forget the real important parts of the car.