2016 ES - Photo
#46
Lead Lap
Did anyone else notice that the wood on the console doesn't seem like it is matched to the wood on the steering wheel? I would certainly hope that Lexus does a better job of matching wood grain and color on the production models.
I also notice that there is wood trim around the power window switches on the armrests.
Per discussion a few posts up, I don't believe that there is a change in the size of the navigation screen.
Also, what gives you the idea that there are (more) padded hip-level surfaces? They could well be there, but I can't tell that from the pictures.
I also notice that there is wood trim around the power window switches on the armrests.
Also, what gives you the idea that there are (more) padded hip-level surfaces? They could well be there, but I can't tell that from the pictures.
#47
Lexus Champion
Did anyone else notice that the wood on the console doesn't seem like it is matched to the wood on the steering wheel? I would certainly hope that Lexus does a better job of matching wood grain and color on the production models.
I also notice that there is wood trim around the power window switches on the armrests.
Per discussion a few posts up, I don't believe that there is a change in the size of the navigation screen.
Also, what gives you the idea that there are (more) padded hip-level surfaces? They could well be there, but I can't tell that from the pictures.
I also notice that there is wood trim around the power window switches on the armrests.
Per discussion a few posts up, I don't believe that there is a change in the size of the navigation screen.
Also, what gives you the idea that there are (more) padded hip-level surfaces? They could well be there, but I can't tell that from the pictures.
#48
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by 01LEXPL
It looks like a lump of melting playdoh in all aspects, the shape, the headlight/tail shape, even the interior... the car was just "bleh". The ES NEEDS sharp lines... If you're looking for appliances there's many lovely bubble camrys, from 07-11 out there that need loving!
As for sales, it's the most successful ES generation I believe. I don't have any numbers in front of me.
#49
Moderator
Sales of each generation of the ES:
1ES (1990 - 1991) = 37,476
2ES (1992 - 1996) = 194,534
3ES (1997 - 2001) = 240,05
4ES (2002 - 2006) = 356,692
5ES (2007 - 2012) = 341,170
6ES (2013 - Present) = 159,134
It appears the 4ES is the most popular so far...
1ES (1990 - 1991) = 37,476
2ES (1992 - 1996) = 194,534
3ES (1997 - 2001) = 240,05
4ES (2002 - 2006) = 356,692
5ES (2007 - 2012) = 341,170
6ES (2013 - Present) = 159,134
It appears the 4ES is the most popular so far...
#50
Lexus Test Driver
In the second pic showing the shifter, I can see a stitched padded area next to the Eco/Sport **** and on the opposite side. This is similar to the NX whereas on the old ES, it's just hard plastic.
#51
Lead Lap
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Proportionately... is what I'm getting at.
I'm starting to see more 13+'s rolling around. Hell, I almost pulled the trigger a couple weeks ago...
#52
Lexus Fanatic
In any event, the 4ES is the most successful ES generation is my point. Huge increases from the 3ES before it, which shows you which generation the public preferred.
Off topic though.
Last edited by SW17LS; 04-18-15 at 01:26 PM.
#54
Lead Lap
Initially, I thought that you saw something on the doors that indicated a padded surface.
If I were going to add a softer/padded surface to any spot on the interior of the ES, it would be on the doors between the wood trim and the armrest. But it seems like what is in vogue now is fewer padded surfaces, fewer curves, and more angular and harder design features.
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I don't think that's the case. If you look at the latest Mercedes C-Class, there's no hard surfaces. I hope that Lexus will eliminate hard plastics in the refresh, especially in the console. A $40k+ luxury vehicle should have no visible hard plastics. The C-Class is right in the same price range and it is far more luxurious than the luxury-focused ES, which is a bit perplexing.
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#56
Lead Lap
I don't think that's the case. If you look at the latest Mercedes C-Class, there's no hard surfaces. I hope that Lexus will eliminate hard plastics in the refresh, especially in the console. A $40k+ luxury vehicle should have no visible hard plastics. The C-Class is right in the same price range and it is far more luxurious than the luxury-focused ES, which is a bit perplexing.
As an aside, it can be noted that the "plastic" surfaces on the ES dash, console, and doors are not actually plastic. When the 6th generation ES was introduced, Lexus issued press releases promoting themselves as being environmentally responsible, and they offered as proof that the materials in the ES interior were made of recycled plant material and not plastic.
#57
Lexus Fanatic
Also bear in mind that even though in pictures the panels may look the same, they may be made out of higher quality softer touch materials.
#59
Lexus Test Driver
You're right, that shifter looks like what a luxury car shifter should be, rather than the weird skinny thing we have now. It even has a stitched leather boot instead of the ugly exposed gates. It could be a completely new mechanism where you have to press the shifter button to change gears, it doesn't look like a cosmetic revamp of the existing design.
Man, I'd get the 2016 just for the gorgeous RX steering wheel and shifter...
Man, I'd get the 2016 just for the gorgeous RX steering wheel and shifter...
#60
Lexus Fanatic