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Old 02-21-12, 05:59 PM
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the snout sticking out is very bmw-esque, as well as the aforementioned rear taillights. I wonder if its a pedestrian safety thing. MB has this going on as well
Old 02-21-12, 06:02 PM
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The biggest concern with this design is that it may steal GS sales.
Old 02-21-12, 06:10 PM
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New ES spy shots blew away my EXPECTATIONS.

Which is great! because I expected much less.

Love the size, love the design, I might consider it if the MPG is good with the hybrid version.
Old 02-21-12, 06:11 PM
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Just wondering if that is a hood prop I am seeing? Not a bad per say, but I have never seen a Lexus with a hood prop
Old 02-21-12, 06:19 PM
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Just imagine how good it would look in black. This is pretty nice!
Old 02-21-12, 06:21 PM
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One thing for sure is that it DOESN'T look NOTHING like the new Camry inside and out. How could this be based off the Camry? I think the car looks simply stunning. Especially the interior compare to its competiors like the loaded ford Taurus, Acura TL, Buick and hyundai. The interior looks so much simpler to operate compared to those other cars with ten thousand buttons.
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The new GS, ES, and LX are proof that Lexus is setting a new benchmark for interior quality. Everyone else is going to be playing catch-up.
Old 02-21-12, 06:41 PM
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You're welcome
But I'm a 250 LOL

And I can't wait until the IS series to come out!!
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
Just wondering if that is a hood prop I am seeing? Not a bad per say, but I have never seen a Lexus with a hood prop
Nope, dual gas struts
Old 02-21-12, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by AJL0365
One thing for sure is that it DOESN'T look NOTHING like the new Camry inside and out. How could this be based off the Camry? I think the car looks simply stunning. Especially the interior compare to its competiors like the loaded ford Taurus, Acura TL, Buick and hyundai. The interior looks so much simpler to operate compared to those other cars with ten thousand buttons.
Which basically means anyone calling it so is an even bigger idiot than before

It is stunningly good from these pics alone.
Old 02-21-12, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by pbm317
Nope, dual gas struts
Yes, I double checked. My mistake.
Old 02-21-12, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by G Star
New ES spy shots blew away my EXPECTATIONS.

Which is great! because I expected much less.

Love the size, love the design, I might consider it if the MPG is good with the hybrid version.
I gotta agree. My expectations were blown away as well.
Old 02-21-12, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by scgt652
The new GS, ES, and LX are proof that Lexus is setting a new benchmark for interior quality. Everyone else is going to be playing catch-up.
Don't forget the CT as well. The GS is awesome inside. I can't say I am a big fan of the LX, it is nice but not my cup of tea. Can't wait to sit the ES.
Old 02-21-12, 07:42 PM
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If it doesn't say ES on the plate, I wouldn't believe it is a Lexus ES. It looks like RWD 4door coupe. Why? Lexus Why? What have you done to GS?
Old 02-21-12, 07:45 PM
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Now my problem with this is now the gs rx and now the es will have that same similar grill, although I agree the es looks a lot better. I dont like when you cannot tell cars apart from the front. bad enough the current es look like a ls from far. I just hope they dont try to integrate the newer approach towards all of the cars....


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